Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the AIADMK’s ousted interim General Secretary and close aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, V. K. Sasikala, has launched an intensive round of consultations with her loyalists across the state.The meetings, which began earlier this week, are being viewed as a precursor to a crucial announcement regarding her camp’s electoral strategy.Sources close to Sasikala say she is holdin…
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Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) The AIADMK on Saturday launched a sharp counterattack against TVK leader Vijay, accusing him of lacking political clarity and attempting to build a party without ideological grounding, after the actor-turned-politician criticised both Dravidian majors at an executive meeting in Salem.In a strongly-worded statement, the AIADMK IT wing alleged that Vijay was “borrowing leaders” from other parties and pasting “stickers without political history or understanding.”The p…
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 17 (IANS) In a significant political turnaround, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) on Saturday renewed his appeal for the unification of all factions within the AIADMK, while squarely blaming party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) for the prolonged internal turmoil plaguing the party.Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes to AIADMK founder M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in Chennai, OPS accused EPS of unilaterally amending the party’s bylaw…
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 17 (IANS) On the birth anniversary of legendary actor, philanthropist, and former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid glowing tributes, recalling MGR as a towering personality whose life and work left an indelible imprint on Tamil Nadu and Tamil society at large. PM Modi in his post on X said, “Paying homage to the exceptional MGR on his Jayanti. His contribution to Tamil Nadu’s progress is outstanding. Equally noteworthy is his role in p…
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…