Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Key allies of the DMK-led alliance have indicated they are not inclined to support actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu, casting uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s path to power despite emerging as the single-largest party. The Assembly elections, held in a single phase on April 23, saw a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi and TVK.With counting completed on May 4, TVK secured 108…
Latest Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam News & Updates
Chennai, April 1 (IANS) In a significant development within the DMK-led alliance ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) on Wednesday announced that its candidates will contest all four constituencies allotted to the party under the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) ‘Rising Sun’ symbol.MDMK General Secretary Vaiko made the announcement, signalling a strategic move aimed at strengthening alliance cohesion and maximising electoral pros…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching, political activity across the state has intensified, as major parties race to finalise alliances, candidates, and campaign strategies.Polling is scheduled to be held on April 23, while the filing of nominations will begin on March 30. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected to be declared the same day.Against this backdrop, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is expected to…
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalised its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allotted to allies, the alliance has entered its final phase of consolidation ahead of the state polls.Under the seat-sharing agreement, the Congress has been allotted 28 seats, making it the largest ally in the DMK-led front.The …
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) L. Ganesan, a veteran Dravidian ideologue and former Member of Parliament who played a significant role in Tamil Nadu’s linguistic and social justice movements, passed away early on Sunday at his residence in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur. He was 91.According to family sources, Ganesan had been battling age-related health complications for some time and breathed his last at his home in Ram Nagar on Medical College Road, where he had been residing with his family since 2006.Born on…