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…
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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) As preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections intensify, shifting alliance equations are reshaping the state’s political landscape. The PMK, founded by Dr. Ramadoss, is now reportedly exploring the possibility of forging an alliance with TVK, following obstacles to its entry into the DMK-led alliance.Political negotiations across Tamil Nadu have gathered momentum in recent weeks, with major parties recalibrating their strategies ahead of the polls.The AIADMK-led …
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Janata Dal(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Tuesday said that the recent remarks by leaders within the DMK have exposed growing fault lines within the Congress-led INDIA bloc, claiming that the opposition grouping is steadily losing public support and cohesion.Speaking to IANS, Rajeev Ranjan said, “From this statement of the Congress leader, it is absolutely clear that the alliance of Congress and its partners under the leadership of the DMK is beginnin…
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) With barely two months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling DMK is yet to give final shape to its electoral alliance, triggering intense political speculation as the party keeps its cards close to the chest.Once the Election Commission announces the poll schedule — expected by the end of next month — the nomination process will begin almost immediately.Before that, parties are under pressure to finalise alliances, complete seat-sharing arrangements, a…
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election rally near Madurantakam on the outskirts of Chennai on Friday marked the formal launch of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with alliance leaders mounting a sharp offensive against the ruling DMK government.Addressing the gathering ahead of and during the Prime Minister’s programme, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of indulging in dynast…
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) At a high-voltage National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign rally held on Friday at Madurantakam near Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing it of corruption, misgovernance and betrayal of public trust, while asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready for a BJP-led NDA government.The rally was attended by senior NDA leaders, including AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, PMK leader Anb…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Ahead of his Tamil Nadu visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) growing appeal in the southern state. In his post on X, PM Modi said, “Tamil Nadu is with NDA! I’ll be joining NDA leaders at the rally in Madurantakam later today. Tamil Nadu has decided that it’s time to bid farewell to the corrupt DMK Government. The NDA’s governance record and commitment to regional aspirations are striking a chord with th…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (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 Friday.The announcement was made by Nainar Nagenthran, BJP state president and legislative party leader, signalling the alliance’s intent to mount an aggressive challenge to the ruling DMK.The rally, to be held along the Chennai-Tindivanam stretch of the …
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Thursday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was steadily taking shape as a strong and cohesive front capable of providing stable governance and accelerated development to Tamil Nadu.Speaking to reporters after holding discussions with Union Minister Piyush Goyal at his Chennai residence, EPS said the talks primarily focused on the massive public rally scheduled to be held in Madurantakam under the …