Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Political activity intensified in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday as a section of newly elected AIADMK legislators reportedly mounted pressure on party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) to reconsider the party’s alliance strategy and explore the possibility of supporting the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections.The developments came amid growing uncertainty over government formation in the …
Latest Edappadi K. Palaniswami News & Updates
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) In a dramatic turn in Tamil Nadu’s post-election political developments, the AIADMK on Wednesday abruptly cancelled its scheduled meeting of newly-elected MLAs amid reports of sharp internal differences over extending support to the Vijay-led TVK government. The development comes at a time when actor-politician Vijay’s TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats in its maiden electoral contest.However, the party remains…
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a major political upset, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost the Kolathur Assembly constituency, marking a significant setback for the DMK and signalling a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape.The shock defeat comes amid a sweeping surge by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as a formidable new force in Tamil Nadu politics.TVK’s V.S. Babu has emerged as the winner from Kolathur, securing 68,419 votes …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a striking entry into Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, taking an early lead in the Assembly election results and emerging ahead of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in initial counting trends on Monday. According to early figures, TVK is leading in around 80 Assembly constituencies, while the ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, is trailing with leads in 54 seats.The National Democratic Allian…
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu stands on edge as counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections gets underway on Monday, with an unusually high number of political variables making the outcome one of the most unpredictable in recent decades. From the emergence of new political entrants to simmering internal rifts among established leaders and the impact of a large-scale revision of electoral rolls, the electoral battlefield has evolved into a complex contest where even seasoned observers ar…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu stands at a crucial political crossroads as the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections will be taken up on Monday, with the ruling DMK seeking another term, the AIADMK-BJP alliance fighting to regain lost ground, and actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the biggest new variable in the state’s Dravidian political landscape.Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), led by actor-politician Seeman, is also in the fray, leading to a tough …
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) No repoll has been recommended in any of the 75,064 polling stations across Tamil Nadu where voting was held on April 23, officials said on Friday.Sources citing officials said that the polling process passed off without any incident that would warrant re-conducting voting in any constituency.According to sources, the absence of repoll requests suggests that polling staff were able to manage the process smoothly across urban and rural segments alike.Tamil Nadu witnessed …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Voting for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Thursday amid reports of technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at several booths, leading to delays in the start of polling in multiple locations. Election officials moved swiftly to address the malfunctions, particularly those related to EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units, to ensure that the voting process resumed smoothly.Despite the early hiccups, voters bega…
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Tuesday launched a sharp multi-pronged attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as he addressed a public meeting at YMCA Grounds in Nandanam on the final day of campaigning for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Positioning himself as a challenger to the state’s entrenched political order, Vijay alleged that both the …
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the people of Tamil Nadu will deliver a massive victory to the NDA to teach a lesson to “Mr Stalin.” Speaking to IANS, Goyal said, “I am at least glad that finally Udhayanidhi Stalin and his father M.K. Stalin have realised that by hurting Tamil culture, Tamil pride, Tamil tradition, and Tamil heritage, and by calling Sanatan Dharma — which is a way of life for Tamil Nadu and for Indians, something that should be e…