Chennai, April 15 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, with major parties ramping up their campaigns to secure voter support. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, and the results will be declared the same day. Amid the high-stakes electoral battle, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin continued his campaign trail on Wednesday, focusing on the Dharmapuri district, a…
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Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining an expansive welfare and development agenda with a strong focus on women, household finances, infrastructure and law enforcement. Positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, the BJP criticised rising inflation and the cost of living, while promising direct financial support to familie…
Mysuru, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, posing a series of questions and challenges, and asked him to respond before criticising others. Speaking to the media in Mysuru ahead of a District Development Coordination and Monitoring (DISHA) committee meeting, Kumaraswamy questioned Siddaramaiah’s remarks on family politics. He asked whether the Chief Minister, who has br…
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The political sparring between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on Monday after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Tamil Nadu government of being “anti-Sanatan” and “anti-Hindu”, prompting a sharp rebuttal from DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan, who said the DMK was the only party in India that was started for the sake of Hindus who were sidelined by upper castes.Speaking to IANS, Elangovan …
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Among the four states and a Union Territory going to polls this month, results of two – separated by a distance of almost 2,500 kms – will hold the key to revival of two of the country’s once-significant political forces. Going with the states, on-ground media reports and political pundits suggest that neither the Grand Old Party Congress, nor the once-kingmakers Left parties have any distant chances of gaining power in either Tamil Nadu or West Bengal.In Tamil Na…
Puducherry, April 5 (IANS) Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), on Sunday announced that the party will contest only the Uzhavarkarai Assembly constituency in Puducherry, following seat-sharing discussions with alliance partners. He said the decision was finalised after talks held in Puducherry with senior leaders of the Indian National Congress, including Mukul Wasnik, as part of efforts to streamline the alliance’s electoral strategy.As per the agreemen…
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest from the Kattumannarkoil Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, putting an end to speculation surrounding his candidature. Speaking to reporters, Thirumavalavan clarified that while he had initially expressed interest in entering the Assembly to represent marginalised communities, recent developments and alliance dynamics led to h…
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The Congress on Friday unveiled its list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signalling a key step in its preparations as part of the DMK-led alliance. The list, finalised by the party’s Central Election Committee, includes nominees for 27 of the 28 constituencies allotted to the Congress, with the Melur seat yet to be announced.The announcement was made by AICC General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, who said the selection process was completed aft…
Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T. T. V. Dhinakaran on Saturday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the next government in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. Addressing the media, Dhinakaran said there is strong anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and claimed that the political climate is turning increasingly favourable for th…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday announced that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will unveil its election manifesto on Sunday and launch its statewide campaign on March 31, signalling a decisive push ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The announcement came as Stalin released the DMK’s list of 164 candidates for the April 23 polls.Highlighting the party’s emphasis on representation and qualifications, CM Stalin said the candidate list reflects a blend…