Chennai, April 16 (IANS) A case has been registered against Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for allegedly violating election norms by conducting an unauthorised roadshow in Chennai’s T Nagar area, police said on Thursday. According to officials, the action was initiated following a complaint lodged by an Election Flying Squad officer, who alleged that Vijay held a roadshow despite being granted permission for a different type of campaign event.The deviation from the approve…
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Nagercoil, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined political outreach with personal interactions during his April 15 visit to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, where he met veteran educationist and social worker Gomatam Veeraraghavan Girija after more than three decades and later led a vibrant roadshow that drew large crowds.Sharing his experience on social media, PM Modi described the reunion with Girija Ji as a “delight”, noting her long-standing contribution to education, service, an…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) With just a week remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political parties across the state have intensified their campaign efforts, rolling out voter outreach programmes and releasing their election manifestos packed with promises.Major players such as the DMK and the AIADMK have already unveiled their manifestos, seeking to attract voters with a range of welfare and development commitments.Amid this heightened political activity, actor-turned-politician Vijay …
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…
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 …