Chennai, May 28 (IANS) In a fresh political setback for the AIADMK, former Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister and senior party leader, Vellamandi Natarajan, joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the presence of the party’s general secretary N. Anand, intensifying speculation over continuing realignments within the Opposition camp. A prominent leader from Tiruchi, Natarajan had been associated with the AIADMK for several decades and was considered a loyal grassroots organiser in central …
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Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The AIADMK suffered another political setback on Sunday after former Lok Sabha member Dr P. Venugopal, a two-time MP from Tiruvallur constituency and one of the party’s senior Scheduled Caste leaders, announced his resignation from the party. His exit comes at a time when the party is grappling with internal dissent, repeated electoral setbacks, and an increasingly visible leadership crisis.Dr Venugopal, who had been associated with the AIADMK for several years and held …
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the newly elected Tamil Nadu government over reports of power disruptions in several parts of the state, alleging that inadequate planning and unstable governance have resulted in widespread electricity shortages affecting both households and industries.In a statement, Palaniswami said it was well known that electricity demand in Tamil Nadu rises significantly during the summer seas…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Ever since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office, his strict adherence to punctuality has begun reshaping the work culture at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, with several government departments introducing tighter attendance norms and reinforcing office discipline among employees.According to officials, Vijay has been maintaining a consistent work schedule since taking charge, arriving at the Secretariat between 9.45 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays and generally remaining…
Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Amid growing speculation over the expansion of Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay’s, TVK-led government and reports suggesting possible Cabinet positions for the AIADMK rebel faction led by C.Ve. Shanmugam, Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday sought to clarify the party’s position while outlining the broader political vision of the ruling alliance.Following the Assembly election in which TVK emerged as the single-largest party, Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister on May …
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday ordered a comprehensive revamp and modernisation of Amma Canteens across the state, directing officials to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality and taste of food served at the subsidised community kitchens that cater largely to the urban poor and daily wage workers. The decision was taken following concerns regarding the condition of several Amma Canteens and feedback that the quality and taste of food being …
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) In a fresh blow to the AIADMK amid its ongoing internal crisis, former Minister Semmalai on Monday announced his resignation from the party, citing growing dissatisfaction over the party’s functioning and alleging that he had been sidelined for years after the death of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.In a strongly worded statement, Semmalai expressed disappointment over the current state of affairs within the party, saying recent developments had caused him deep men…
Coimbatore, May 17 (IANS) Senior Tamil Nadu Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Sunday indicated that the Vijay-led government may gradually expand its Cabinet in the coming months, drawing parallels with the approach adopted during former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s tenure. Speaking to reporters at the Coimbatore airport, Sengottaiyan said the structure of the present Ministry could evolve over time and suggested that the Chief Minister Vijay would ultimately decide the pace and extent of any fu…
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday alleged in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that his party legislators were promised ministerial berths and top government positions in exchange for supporting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government during the confidence vote. The allegation came amid a dramatic split within the AIADMK legislature party during the trust vote faced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government.While 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs led by f…
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, the appointment of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD-Political) to the CM, was revoked on Wednesday, soon after the government won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The decision followed intense criticism from opposition parties, social media users and even allies within the ruling coalition,…