Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has emerged as a crucial ally in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s early preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with both sides engaged in active negotiations over seat-sharing and long-term political cooperation.The DMK, which is seeking to consolidate its electoral arithmetic well in advance, has reportedly offered the DMDK seven Assembly constituencies along with a Rajya Sabha seat that is set to fall vacant in …
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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 27 (IANS) The fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has been compelled to announce a solo contest in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, on Tuesday raised its first major grievance over the lack of alliance partners. Senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan took a veiled swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of using its power at the Centre to disrupt alliance negotiations in the State. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, Sengottaiyan, the chief coordinato…
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Tuesday said that the evolving political equations in Tamil Nadu could pave the way for a coalition government after the 2026 Assembly election, opening the possibility of his party being represented in the Cabinet if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comes to power.Addressing media persons in Madurai, Dhinakaran said several political observers believed that no single party might secure a decisive mand…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) T.T.V. Dhinakaran, General Secretary of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), on Monday said he has no intention of contesting in the forthcoming elections and that his only desire is to see those working alongside him emerge victorious and become ministers.Speaking to reporters in Theni, Dhinakaran said his political priority was to strengthen the party and ensure electoral success for its candidates.He dismissed speculation about his personal electoral ambitions, str…
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) The induction of R. Vaithilingam, a veteran leader from the politically crucial delta region and a former key associate of O. Panneerselvam, is being seen as a major strategic boost for the DMK ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Widely regarded as one of the most experienced and influential politicians from the delta, Vaithilingam’s entry adds seniority, organisational depth and caste balance to the DMK at a time when the party is sharpening its electoral machiner…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Former AIADMK MLA R. Vaithilingam, who recently resigned from his Orathanadu Assembly seat, formally joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.The induction took place at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, marking another high-profile political defection from the opposition camp.Vaithilingam’s political career has closely mirrored the internal upheavals within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Ka…
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) As political alignments in Tamil Nadu enter a decisive phase ahead of the Assembly elections, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) is set to hold a crucial internal consultation on Wednesday. AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran will convene an emergency meeting of district secretaries to discuss the party’s stance on a possible electoral alliance. The development comes in the backdrop of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) formally joining hands w…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to formally launch its campaign with a high-profile rally addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam on January 23. The announcement was made on Sunday by Nainar Nagenthran, BJP state president and legislative party leader, signalling the alliance’s intent to mount an aggressive challenge to the ruling DMK.Speaking to reporters, Nagenthran said the Prime Mini…
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…