Chennai, March 29 (IANS) The DMK is facing a wave of internal unrest in the Tambaram Assembly constituency after its decision to deny renomination to sitting MLA S.R. Raja triggered sharp protests from party cadres, exposing fault lines within the local unit ahead of the elections.The party has instead nominated Dr Krithika Devi, a relatively new entrant in electoral politics, as its candidate for Tambaram. The move has come as a surprise to many within the party, particularly supporters of Raja…
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Tiruchi, March 9 (IANS) The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will hold its 12th State Conference on Monday at Siruganur in Tiruchi district. This conference is to be a major political gathering coming at a crucial time ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The conference is expected to mobilise party cadres and strengthen the DMK’s campaign momentum across the State. The event, themed “Stalin Thodaratum, Tamil Nadu Vetri Perattum” (Let Stalin Continue, Let Tamil Nadu T…
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Ending days of speculation over the future of their alliance, the DMK and the Congress will formally begin seat-sharing negotiations on Saturday for the upcoming April–May Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The first round of discussions is scheduled for 10.30 am at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK’s headquarters in Chennai.Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selva Perunthagai confirmed that the party would be represented by a four-member team comprising himself, AICC incharge…
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) With preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections gaining momentum, political parties have intensified efforts to finalise candidates, firm up alliances, and conclude seat-sharing arrangements.The ruling DMK and the AIADMK are understood to have largely outlined their respective alliance frameworks, while smaller parties are expected to clarify their positions in the coming days.Against this backdrop, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin i…
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) gathered momentum on Sunday as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) formally sought five Assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters after a round of discussions at ‘Anna Arivalayam’, the DMK headquarters, IUML leader Kader Mohideen said the party had requested five seats from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and insisted that at least four co…
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) A day ahead of the formal commencement of seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level committee to hold discussions with its alliance partners. In an official statement, DMK General Secretary (Organisation) Duraimurugan said the party’s Treasurer, T.R. Baalu, will head the newly-constituted panel.The move signals the beginning of structured talks within the DMK-led allianc…
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) After showcasing organisational strength in Tirupur, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is set to organise a zonal-level Women’s Wing conference in the Delta region, a core political bastion of the ruling party, as part of its preparations ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections.In an official statement, the DMK announced that the conference, titled ‘Vellum Tamil Pengal’ (Victorious Tamil Women), will be held on January 19 in Thanjavur.The event is expected to witness …