Nagercoil, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a high-profile roadshow in Kanyakumari district on Wednesday, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ramps up its campaign ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Prime Minister will land in Thiruvananthapuram by special flight before proceeding to Nagercoil by helicopter.He is scheduled to touch down at the Armed Forces Ground, from where he will travel by road to Vepamoodu Junction to begin the roadshow a…
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Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining an expansive welfare and development agenda with a strong focus on women, household finances, infrastructure and law enforcement. Positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, the BJP criticised rising inflation and the cost of living, while promising direct financial support to familie…
Coimbatore, April 14 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to intensify his election campaign in Tiruppur on Tuesday evening, canvassing support for candidates of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), across eight key Assembly constituencies.According to party sources, Vijay will campaign in Tiruppur North, Tiruppur South, Avinashi, Palladam, Kangayam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet, and Madathukulam constituencies as part of a high-energy outreach programme aimed at consolidating support ahea…
Coimbatore, April 13 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching on April 23, Tirupur’s textile hub — traditionally energised during poll season — is witnessing an unusual slowdown, as demand for election-related merchandise has dropped sharply this year. Manufacturers across Tirupur, long regarded as the backbone of election campaign material production, say evolving political strategies have significantly reduced orders. Parties are now focusing more on digital outreach …
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Aadhav Arjuna, election campaign management general secretary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Sunday, alleged foul play in the disappearance of the party’s candidate in the Edappadi Assembly constituency, and announced that the party would mount an aggressive campaign in the region. Speaking to reporters after canvassing in Villivakkam, Arjuna said TVK, led by C Joseph Vijay, had initially fielded candidates in all 234 constituencies for the upcoming Tamil Na…
Kanyakumari, April 12 (IANS) TVK leader Vijay on Sunday cancelled a scheduled public meeting in Kanyakumari district midway through preparations and opted instead to hold a major roadshow, as campaigning for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections enters its final, high-intensity phase. With campaigning permitted only until the evening of April 21, political parties across the state have stepped up their outreach efforts. Senior leaders are aggressively touring constituencies, balancing packe…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Postal voting for senior citizens and differently-abled voters in Chennai will be conducted on April 15, with April 16 reserved as an additional day for those unable to cast their vote on the first day, Greater Chennai Corporation officials said. The initiative is part of the Election Commission’s efforts to ensure inclusive participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Across 16 constituencies in the city, a total of 23,415 senior citizens aged above 85 …
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Ahead of the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the efforts of BJP cadres in the state, crediting them for effectively highlighting what he termed the shortcomings of the ruling DMK government while actively promoting the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) development agenda. In a post on social media X on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi expressed pride in the dedication and grassroots engagement of B…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has took a brief break from his intense election campaign to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai earlier in the day amid a highly intense campaign for the upcoming April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The match, held on Saturday, saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC).Chief Minister Stalin shared on Saturday on social media …
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed Sandeep Mittal from the post of Director General of Police (Anti-Corruption) following a complaint by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), alleging bias and misconduct. The action comes as part of a broader administrative reshuffle triggered by the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct in poll-bound states. With the announcement of election da…