Chennai, June 2 (IANS) In the wake of a significant decline in its vote share in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) has launched a major restructuring of its Information Technology (IT) Wing as part of a wider effort to revitalise the party’s organisational network and strengthen its presence both on the ground and across digital platforms. The reorganisation comes after the party’s vote share dropped sharply from 8.1 per cent in the previous Assembly election…
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Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning political upheaval, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay secured a massive landslide victory from Tiruchy East by over 26,000 votes, leading his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a historic debut triumph that has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.Polling for all 234 constituencies was held in a single phase on April 23, with counting conducted across 62 centres on Monday.What began as a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK,…
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections released on Wednesday indicate a clear advantage for the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance, suggesting that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is likely to secure a second consecutive term in office. The 234-member Assembly went to polls in a single phase on April 23, with results scheduled to be declared on May 4.A voter turnout of 85.10 per cent was recorded, reflecting strong public participation in what …
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) The stage is set for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23, with a total of 4,023 candidates contesting across all 234 constituencies. The electoral battle has shaped into a multi-cornered contest, with key players including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and the Tamil Manila Congress (TMC), among others.According to official data, over 5.73 crore voters — precise…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Polling for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly concluded on Thursday amid tight security, with the Union Territory recording a record-breaking voter turnout that underscored the intensity of the electoral battle. By 5 p.m., voter turnout had reached an impressive 86.92 per cent, already surpassing the previous high of 86 per cent recorded in 2006. Officials expressed confidence that the final turnout figure would climb even higher, as voters standing in queues at…
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Actor-director Sundar C formally entered the electoral arena on Saturday, filing his nomination to contest from the Madurai Central Assembly constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. His candidature has added star power to what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the State.Sundar C is contesting as part of the AIADMK-led alliance, representing the Puthiya Neethi Katchi, and will fight the election on the AIADMK’s iconic ‘Two Leaves…
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) NTK chief coordinator Seeman is set to kick off an intensive six-day election campaign across northern Tamil Nadu, covering multiple constituencies between March 23 and March 28 as part of the party’s first phase of outreach ahead of the Assembly elections.The campaign will begin on Monday with a symbolic start, as Seeman is scheduled to offer prayers at the Murugan temple in Tiruttani.Following this, he will embark on a series of vehicle rallies in Tiruttani and Sholi…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Speculation over a possible Seeman–Vijay alliance has moved to the centre of Tamil Nadu’s political discourse as the State prepares for Assembly elections that are likely to be held within the next two months. With actor-turned-politician Vijay and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman emerging as strong voices against both the Centre and the State government, political observers believe a tie-up between the two could dramatically reshape the electoral battlefield.The…
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Tuesday strongly condemned the brutal killing of a migrant labourer in Tiruttani, describing the incident as a shameful blot on Tamil society and a direct consequence of the State government’s failure to curb drug abuse and crime. Seeman referred to the murder of Siraj, a migrant worker from Odisha, who was allegedly attacked and killed by four drug-addicted youths while travelling on a suburban train to Tiruttani. He…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Thursday firmly dismissed media reports claiming that six Assembly constituencies had been earmarked for her party in the ongoing BJP–AIADMK seat-sharing discussions, calling the reports speculative and misleading.Speaking after hoisting the party flag at the DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu, Premalatha said no political party had officially communicated any seat-sharing formula to the DMDK. She stressed that neither the AIA…