Chennai, May 2 (IANS) With counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 just days away, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol. Thirumavalavan has flagged serious concerns over a lack of coordination by his party cadres in alliance constituencies, even as political uncertainty deepens following the high-turnout April 23 polls.The election, held amid high expectations, witnessed a four-cornered contest, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnet…
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Chennai, April 30 (IANS) With the results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections set to be announced soon, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay is convening a crucial meeting with candidates of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Thursday. The meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, and is expected to focus on post-poll assessments and preparations ahead of the counting of votes.Notably, only candidates who contested the election have been permit…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Shakthivel, a worker of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was arrested for filming himself casting his vote inside a polling booth in the Tirupattur Assembly constituency, even as brisk polling was recorded in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday.According to officials, Shakthivel allegedly recorded a video while voting for the party’s “whistle” symbol using his mobile phone inside the polling compartment.The footage was later shared on social media as a…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) DMK Deputy General Secretary and MP, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, cast her vote at CSI St. Ebba’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai on Thursday and urged citizens to vote thoughtfully, emphasising the importance of the election for the state’s future and identity.Speaking after voting, she said, “Think about your future, think about the future of the state, think about who will fight for the rights of the state and for the language we stand for, and then…
Karaikudi, April 23 (IANS) Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram cast his vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday and expressed confidence that the Secular Progressive Alliance will return to power in the state. Polling for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across all 234 constituencies began at 7 a.m., with over 5.73 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in a fiercely contested four-cornered battle.The electoral contest primarily featu…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan and his actress daughter Shruti Haasan cast their votes on Thursday morning in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Shruti posted on her Instagram Stories, first sharing a picture of herself flaunting her inked finger and writing: “Did you vote?”She then posted another image featuring her alongside her father Kamal Haasan. The two were seen posing for the shutterbugs as they showcased their inked fingers proudly.Polling for the high-stakes …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Polling for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on Thursday across all 234 constituencies, with over 5.73 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in a fiercely contested four-cornered battle.The electoral contest primarily features the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), making this one of the most competitive elections in…
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi framed the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a decisive ideological contest, asserting that the battle was between the DMK-led alliance and what he described as an AIADMK-BJP combine seeking to expand its influence in the state. Addressing party workers and supporters, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was attempting to exert control over the AIADMK, and through it, shape the political direction of Tamil Nadu. H…
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Serious allegations of cash distribution to voters have surfaced from several constituencies in Coimbatore city ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with a formal complaint seeking cancellation of polling in Coimbatore South. A team of lawyers representing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate Amman Arjunan met Election Observer Pratap Singh at the Coimbatore Government Guest House and submitted a detailed petition highlighting alleged vi…
Bidar (Karnataka), April 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan took a dig at Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday, saying that he appears unable to distinguish between terrorists and “terror to the terrorists”. His remarks came amid a growing political controversy triggered by Kharge’s recent statement referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist”, which has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP.Speaking at the Amrit Mahotsava celebration of Dr Basavalinga …