Chennai, April 15 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign entering its final stretch, the continued delay in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announcing his tour dates has become a growing source of concern for the party’s state unit and its alliance partner, the DMK.Despite securing 28 seats after intense negotiations, Congress is yet to see its top leadership take the field in Tamil Nadu.At a time when rival parties have ramped up aggressive, high-decibel campaigning, the absence o…
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Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With just nine days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, even as uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance.The ruling DMK is gearing up for a major public rally in Salem on April 15 under the banner of the Secular Progressive Alliance. Party leaders are keen on projecting unity and strength in the final phase of cam…
Virudhunagar, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday addressed a major public meeting at Chathirareddiapatti near Virudhunagar, where he introduced candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) contesting across seven Assembly constituencies in the district, while launching a sharp attack on opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Speaking at the rally, Stalin highlighted the strength and unity of the alliance, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory in the…
Erode, April 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, on Thursday said the Congress party would release its list of candidates later in the day, as he campaigned vigorously in Erode for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections.Addressing a public rally, CM Stalin urged voters to extend their support to the alliance candidates, including the Congress nominee in Erode East, whose candidature is expected to be confirmed following the announcement by …
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu), March 31 (IANS) Launching a strong offensive against the opposition ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of attempting to align the state with the BJP, and urged voters to decisively reject such politics at the ballot box. Addressing an election rally in Tiruvannamalai, Udhayanidhi Stalin said the upcoming polls would determine whether Tamil Nadu continue…
Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin is set to formally launch his party’s campaign for the Assembly elections from Tiruvarur on March 31, marking a significant political moment as the state heads into a high-stakes electoral battle.The campaign kick-off comes just days after Stalin unveiled the DMK’s full list of candidates for the upcoming polls.The party has announced nominees for 164 constituencies, while allocating the remaining 70 seats to it…
Chennai, March 29 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to release the much-anticipated manifesto of the DMK today, signalling a major push in the party’s campaign strategy ahead of polling. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.The filing of nomination papers for the 234-member Assembly began on March 30 and will continue until April 6, marking a crucial phase in the…
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalised its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allotted to allies, the alliance has entered its final phase of consolidation ahead of the state polls.Under the seat-sharing agreement, the Congress has been allotted 28 seats, making it the largest ally in the DMK-led front.The …
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) In a significant boost to its political revival, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) formed by the late Tamil superstar Vijayakant has secured 10 seats in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, emerging as the third-largest partner in the coalition after the Congress, which has been allotted 28 seats. The seat-sharing agreement was finalised on Tuesday following talks between DMK president and Chief Minister…
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…