Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and TVK leader Vijay is set to resume his statewide election campaign with renewed momentum, weeks after a tragic stampede incident disrupted the party’s activities in Karur district. On September 27, 2025, chaos broke out during Vijay’s campaign rally at Veluchamipuram in Karur, where an unexpected crowd surge led to a stampede that left 41 people injured. The incident forced the party to slow down its public programmes and temporarily suspend s…
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Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said that no decision has been taken so far on forming a separate political party to contest elections, urging party workers and the public not to be misled by speculation.Speaking to reporters in Theni district after a closed-door consultation meeting with party administrators, Panneerselvam said discussions were still ongoing and that clarity would emerge only after understanding the sentiments of grassroots w…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) T.T.V. Dhinakaran, General Secretary of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), on Monday said he has no intention of contesting in the forthcoming elections and that his only desire is to see those working alongside him emerge victorious and become ministers.Speaking to reporters in Theni, Dhinakaran said his political priority was to strengthen the party and ensure electoral success for its candidates.He dismissed speculation about his personal electoral ambitions, str…
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election rally near Madurantakam on the outskirts of Chennai on Friday marked the formal launch of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with alliance leaders mounting a sharp offensive against the ruling DMK government.Addressing the gathering ahead of and during the Prime Minister’s programme, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of indulging in dynast…
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) The induction of R. Vaithilingam, a veteran leader from the politically crucial delta region and a former key associate of O. Panneerselvam, is being seen as a major strategic boost for the DMK ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Widely regarded as one of the most experienced and influential politicians from the delta, Vaithilingam’s entry adds seniority, organisational depth and caste balance to the DMK at a time when the party is sharpening its electoral machiner…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Former AIADMK MLA R. Vaithilingam, who recently resigned from his Orathanadu Assembly seat, formally joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.The induction took place at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, marking another high-profile political defection from the opposition camp.Vaithilingam’s political career has closely mirrored the internal upheavals within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Ka…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Unveiling five key election promises with a strong focus on welfare, housing, employment, and women’s empowerment, the AIADMK on Saturday signalled the formal start of its poll campaign narrative ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The announcements were made by the AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, shortly after he paid tribute to party icons on the occasion of the 109th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister …
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As people across Tamil Nadu celebrated Thai Pongal with traditional fervour, a festive greeting from actor-turned-politician Vijay has unexpectedly reignited a long-standing ideological and cultural debate in the state — when exactly is the Tamil New Year?In a post on X, Vijay extended his Pongal wishes to Tamils across the world, saying: “On the auspicious occasion of Thai Pongal, the festival of Tamils, may love and peace fill the lives of Tamil families everywhere, an…
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Thursday witnessed vibrant and joyous celebrations of Pongal, the traditional harvest festival that holds deep cultural and emotional significance for Tamils across the world.From villages to cities, homes were adorned with kolams, earthen pots overflowed with freshly harvested rice, and families came together to mark the festival with gratitude, hope, and festivity.On the occasion, the Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, extended his…
Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) Chennai is all set to celebrate Christmas, one of the most important festivals of the Christian community, with churches, homes and public spaces preparing for the occasion. As the city gears up for the celebrations, political leaders across Tamil Nadu have begun extending Christmas greetings to the people.In this context, AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) conveyed his Christmas wishes, underlining the universal values of fait…