Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the AIADMK’s ousted interim General Secretary and close aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, V. K. Sasikala, has launched an intensive round of consultations with her loyalists across the state.The meetings, which began earlier this week, are being viewed as a precursor to a crucial announcement regarding her camp’s electoral strategy.Sources close to Sasikala say she is holdin…
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Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) V.K. Sasikala is set to field candidates in select constituencies in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a fresh attempt to reassert her political presence in the state. Sources close to her camp said the former aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa is preparing to test her influence, particularly in the southern districts and the Thevar belt, where she is believed to retain a loyal support base.Her supporters are likely to contest under the banner of the…
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) The alleged sexual assault of a woman by three men inside the Government Arts College campus at Nandanam in Chennai has triggered sharp political reactions, with Opposition parties accusing the ruling DMK of failing to ensure the safety of women in the State. Reacting to the incident, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said crimes against women were rising alarmingly in Tamil Nadu. In a post on social media, he expressed shock and anguish over the incident an…
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 23 (IANS) Launching a sharp political attack on the ruling DMK, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday declared that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had reached the “right moment, right place and right leadership” to reclaim power in Tamil Nadu.Speaking at the NDA’s election campaign rally at Madurantakam near Chennai, Palaniswami exuded confidence and predicted a decisive victory for the alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections.The rally, which marked …
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…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections likely to be held in April this year, political activity in the State has entered a decisive phase and intense discussions are currently underway to consolidate the AIADMK–BJP alliance.Efforts are focussed on expanding the front by bringing in additional parties ahead of the formal launch of the campaign tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam near Chennai.The ruling DMK is working aggressively to retain power, whil…