Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Tuesday held a series of meetings with the party’s top leadership in New Delhi amid continuing speculation over his future role within the BJP and reports of his dissatisfaction with recent developments in the state unit. Annamalai met BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The discussions, which concluded on Tuesday, reportedly focused …
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Chennai, June 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president, Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government over an alleged sexual assault case in Thoothukudi district, claiming that members of the ruling party were increasingly being linked to serious criminal offences.In a statement posted on social media, Nagenthran expressed shock over reports that two TVK functionaries were allegedly involved in the sexual assau…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday renewed his party’s call for the speedy implementation of river-linking projects across India. He asserted that interconnecting major river systems is critical to addressing the country’s growing water crisis and ensuring equitable distribution of water resources among states.In a statement, Nagenthran highlighted the importance of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, a flagship initiative …
Madurai, May 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state government following the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy near the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, with state BJP president Nainar Nagenthran alleging a deterioration in law and order and questioning the government’s handling of crime.In a strongly worded post on the social media platform X on Monday, Nainar Nagenthran said the incident was “deeply shocking” and demanded stringent punishment for a…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Speculation over a possible leadership change in the Tamil Nadu BJP intensified on Saturday after state president Nainar Nagenthran rushed to New Delhi late on Friday, shortly after attending a key state core committee meeting that reviewed the party’s disappointing Assembly election performance.His sudden visit to the national Capital has sparked fresh discussions within the party over the future of its state leadership and organisational structure.Within hours of the m…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an internal review following its disappointing performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where the party managed to win only one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led alliance.The poor showing has triggered concern within the BJP’s national leadership, particularly because Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers had campaigned extensively across Tamil Nadu in …
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s attempt to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu has suffered a major setback, with the party managing to win just one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The BJP realigned with the AIADMK in April 2025 and entered the 2026 Assembly elections with a higher seat share compared to 2021. Backed by its improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the deployment of senior …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have delivered a stunning blow to several senior political leaders, cutting across party lines and underscoring the scale of political churn triggered by the rise of new forces in the state.Among the most high-profile defeats was that of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, whose loss in Kolathur marked a historic setback. His defeat symbolised not just a personal loss but also a broader rejection of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …
Nagercoil, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined political outreach with personal interactions during his April 15 visit to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, where he met veteran educationist and social worker Gomatam Veeraraghavan Girija after more than three decades and later led a vibrant roadshow that drew large crowds.Sharing his experience on social media, PM Modi described the reunion with Girija Ji as a “delight”, noting her long-standing contribution to education, service, an…
Nagercoil, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a high-profile roadshow in Kanyakumari district on Wednesday, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ramps up its campaign ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Prime Minister will land in Thiruvananthapuram by special flight before proceeding to Nagercoil by helicopter.He is scheduled to touch down at the Armed Forces Ground, from where he will travel by road to Vepamoodu Junction to begin the roadshow a…