Tiruchy, April 2 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay intensified his campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, declaring the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as his “only opponent” and urging voters to rally behind what he described as a “whistle revolution.” Addressing party workers and the public in Tiruchy after filing his nomination from the Tiruchy East constituency, the founder-president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) positioned the upcoming ele…
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Tiruchy, April 2 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filed his nomination from the Tiruchy East constituency on Thursday, drawing massive crowds of supporters and triggering brief moments of chaos.As Vijay’s convoy made its way through the city, hundreds of enthusiastic fans followed his vehicle, despite police attempts to regulate the crowd. In the commotion, a woman who was running alongside the convoy reportedly lost balance and fell, causing …
Tiruchy, April 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition AIADMK, alleging that its leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) would “pledge” the state to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if voted to power.Addressing a public meeting in Tiruchy, Stalin campaigned for candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) across nine Assembly constituencies, urging voters to deliver a “100 per cent victory” for the DMK-led front in the up…
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Actor Vishal, who is also the secretary of the South Indian Artistes Association (SIAA), better known as the Nadigar Sangam, has now thanked veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad for understanding the sentiments of the fans of late actor and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran and seeking an apology for his recent remark on him. In a video clip which he posted on his social media timelines, Vishal said, “Greetings Rajender Prasad Sir, On behalf of the South …
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has now tendered a heartfelt apology for a comment he made on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, saying the comment was an inadvertent one. In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, the veteran Telugu actor apologised in Tamil. He said, “I am Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad. There was a function that happened in our place. In it, they gave me an award named after veteran actor Kanta Rao. When I was speaking…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) The South Indian Artistes’ Association President Nasser on Thursday urged Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad to tender a heartfelt apology for a derogatory comment he had recently made on iconic Tamil actor and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran (MGR).Rajendra Prasad, during the course of his speech at an event, heaped praise on veteran Telugu actor Kanta Rao. While highlighting Kanta Rao’s significance, he made a comment that demeaned legendary Tamil actor and fo…
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s confidante V. K. Sasikala has floated a new political party titled Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), a development that is widely perceived as a fresh challenge to TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The announcement was made in Ramanathapuram at a public event commemorating the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa.Marking her formal political re-entry, Sasikala unveiled the …
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai made it clear that he does not wish to politicise the reported legal issue involving actor-turned-politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha, stating that it is a personal matter best left to those concerned and the courts.Speaking to reporters, Annamalai referred to reports that a petition related to Vijay’s wife had been filed in the Chengalpattu court in December and had now come to light.He maintained that the issue should be…
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam declared that he would step away from politics if any wrongdoing on his part was proven, while firmly ruling out the possibility of launching a separate political party under any circumstances. Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes to former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary in Theni, Panneerselvam said he remained committed to safeguarding the legacy of the AIADMK and restoring its u…
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Tamil Nadu Minister ‘Panruti’ S. Ramachandran on Thursday announced the formation of a new political outfit, the MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MGR ADMK), marking yet another chapter in his long and eventful public life. Addressing journalists in Chennai, the 88-year-old leader said the party would be formally inaugurated at a state-level conference in Kancheepuram on February 23.Unveiling the party flag bearing black, white and red colou…