Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday reaffirmed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) commitment to protecting minority communities, asserting that the party would continue to resist divisive politics and remain steadfast in safeguarding their rights and interests. He said the relationship between the DMK and minorities was rooted in mutual trust and could not be weakened by politically motivated campaigns. Addressing a gathering at the wedding recepti…
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Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin left for London on Saturday on a two-week private visit, during which he will attend the graduation ceremony of his grandson, Inbanidhi, before spending a few days with his family in the United Kingdom (UK). Stalin departed from the Chennai International Airport at around 9:50 a.m. on an Emirates flight to London via Dubai. He was accompanied by his wife, Durga Stalin. The couple is …
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) The Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government over the arrest of former state minister and party leader Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, accusing the ruling administration of targeting political opponents while ignoring pressing law and order issues.Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court denied him anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging that he made defamatory remarks against Chief Minist…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for inspecting during his visit to Madurai, alleging that the exercise was unconstitutional and infringed upon the powers of the elected state government. In a statement, Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Governor had acted like an elected public representative despite holding a nominated constitutional office and serving as the Governor of Tamil Nadu only as an additional charge. …
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s political battle intensified on Thursday after police registered a case against Ashok Kumar, the brother of former DMK minister and Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthil Balaji, in connection with an alleged attempt to induce a ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) legislator to defect by offering Rs 35 crore. The case has emerged amid continuing political uncertainty following the Assembly election, in which no party secured an outright majority.The TVK, led by Ch…
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) In its first major organisational exercise after losing power in the 2026 Assembly elections, the DMK has constituted a 10-member advisory committee to recommend sweeping structural reforms across the party, signalling an effort to rebuild its organisation and reconnect with the people after its electoral setback.The defeat in the 2026 Assembly polls, which paved the way for the party’s ouster from power after five years in office, prompted the leadership to undertake a …
Chennai, June 27 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday appointed Lok Sabha Whip and three-time Virudhunagar MP B. Manickam Tagore as the new president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), replacing K. Selvaperunthagai in a significant organisational reshuffle that reflects the party high command’s bid to reset its strategy in Tamil Nadu following the recent Assembly election.The leadership change comes amid growing differences within the state unit over the Congress’ political direction and al…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A “filmy controversy” in the Tamil Nadu Assembly recently, involving actor-turned-politician and incumbent Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s trademark cinematic gestures, has drawn protests from the Opposition for allegedly turning Legislative proceedings into “scripted performance”. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was perhaps the most vocal in accusing Vijay of delivering a “scripted acting performance” instead of addressing …
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday launched a sharp counterattack against the opposition DMK in the Assembly, rejecting allegations that his government functioned as the “B-team” of any political party and asserting that the administration drew its strength solely from the people’s mandate. Replying to the motion of thanks to the Governor’s Address on the final day of the Assembly session, Vijay defen…
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M.K. Stalin on Saturday criticised the State government’s decision to rename the flagship ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme as ‘Thiran Tamil Nadu’, stating that any attempt to dilute or discontinue the programme would hamper the progress of the State’s youth. In a post on the social media platform X, Stalin said changing the scheme’s name or removing it from social media would not erase its achievements …