Chennai, April 6 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu heads toward a crucial Assembly election, the state’s northern districts are once again in sharp focus, emerging as a decisive region that could significantly influence the overall outcome. The belt, stretching from Cuddalore to Tiruvannamalai, has traditionally played a pivotal role in shaping political fortunes in the state. The DMK enters the contest with a clear structural advantage in the region, having built a strong electoral base over successive elec…
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Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Asset details of PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani, who is contesting from the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency, have been made public following the filing of her nomination papers on the final day of submissions for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to her election affidavit, Sowmiya Anbumani has declared total assets worth Rs 65.94 crore, comprising both movable and immovable properties. The disclosure offers a detailed look into her fin…
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), led by Anbumani Ramadoss, has announced its candidates for the remaining 15 constituencies allotted to it as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The party had been allotted 18 seats in the alliance, of which candidates for three constituencies had already been declared. Among the announcements, Sowmiya Anbumani, wife of PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss, will contest from …
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, accusing it of misleading the public over the implementation of its 2021 Assembly election promises.In a strongly worded statement, Ramadoss alleged that the DMK, which he claimed “thrives on falsehoods”, is once again attempting to deceive voters by asserting that it has fulfilled the majority of its electoral commitments. He said such claims were “far removed from reality” and w…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Dr S. Ramadoss is set to announce the launch of a new political outfit on Thursday, marking a decisive split within the PMK, even as the rift with his son Anbumani Ramadoss deepens ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The announcement, expected later in the day at Thailapuram Estate in Tindivanam, is likely to formalise a long-simmering leadership conflict that has now erupted into a full-fledged political division. Party insiders say the move comes after weeks of …
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards consolidating its electoral strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has finalised a key seat-sharing agreement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), allocating 18 constituencies to its alliance partner within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The decision comes as part of AIADMK’s broader efforts to strengthen its coalition arithmetic and ensure a cohesive campaig…
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, is set to relaunch his election campaign on Wednesday, marking a crucial phase in the state’s intensifying Assembly election battle, party sources said on Tuesday. He will address a public meeting at 4 p.m. in the Mandaiveli market area in Chennai’s Mylapore Assembly constituency, signalling the start of a renewed statewide outreach ahead of the April 23 polls.With the Election Commis…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) The AIADMK on Monday formally unveiled its seat-sharing arrangement with key allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, bringing clarity to weeks of negotiations within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).However, the party stopped short of announcing the number of constituencies it will contest, leaving a crucial piece of the electoral puzzle unresolved.The announcement came shortly after Union Minister and BJP’s Tamil Nadu election incharge, Piyush Goy…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP’s Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal said on Monday that all the NDA partners will sit together and finalise the seat allocation. “We will all sit down in a room and decide and let you know today,” said the Minister as he arrived in Chennai to hold crucial discussions aimed at finalising the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Assembly elections.Goyal’s visit assumes significance as the AIADM…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, the political landscape in the state is entering a crucial phase. With barely a month left for polling and the filing of nomination papers set to begin on March 30, political parties are under increasing pressure to finalise their strategies. Yet, key alliances are still struggling to reach a consensus on seat-sharing arrangements. Both the ruling DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Allian…