Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reinstated its state spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad after he issued a formal apology over his controversial remarks suggesting that actor-politician Vijay should join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The controversy began when Prasad publicly stated that Vijay aligning with the NDA would help safeguard the interests of Tamil Nadu. He further claimed that th…
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Chennai, March 24 (IANS) In a key development ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has allotted five Assembly seats to the Tamil Manila Congress (Moopanar), led by G.K. Vasan. The agreement was finalised under the leadership of Tamil Nadu BJP in-charge Piyush Goyal, bringing clarity to a brief phase of uncertainty over seat-sharing.As per the pact, the Tamil Manila Congress (Moopanar) will contest from Ottanchathiram, Erode West, …
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Actor-politician R. Sarathkumar on Monday met Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran and submitted a formal representation seeking a defined organisational role within the party, a day after publicly expressing dissatisfaction over being ‘sidelined’ in key responsibilities.The meeting, held at Nagenthran’s residence in T Nagar, assumes significance as the BJP intensifies preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.With internal discussions on str…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the Acting Governor of Tamil Nadu at a ceremony held at the historic People’s Palace in Guindy on Thursday. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, in the presence of several senior political leaders and officials.The development follows a recent reshuffle in gubernatorial positions by the Union government. After the resignation of C….
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Amid reports that several hotels in Bengaluru have shut down due to an alleged shortage of LPG cylinders, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, dismissed concerns of a nationwide gas shortage, asserting that there is “no scarcity of cylinders anywhere in the country”. The issue has gained attention after some hotels in Bengaluru reportedly suspended operations, citing difficulties in obtaining commercial LPG cylinders. At the sa…
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) A.N.S. Prasad, spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has said that the United States granting a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to access certain Russian crude shipments demonstrates the success of India’s diplomatic and energy strategy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The waiver, issued on March 6 for a 30-day period, enables Indian refiners to secure stranded Russian crude supplies amid disruptions in global energy market…
Chennai, March 4 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday strongly criticised the Congress party and its allies in the DMK-led coalition, accusing them of “political hypocrisy” and “anti-national conduct” following protests held in Chennai over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.In a statement, Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad alleged that demonstrations organised on March 1 and 2 mourning Khamenei, who was killed in US…
Chennai, March 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP has criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for not receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Tamil Nadu, terming it a departure from the state’s long-standing political traditions. In a statement, TN BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said the Prime Minister unveiled development projects worth Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai.Prasad said that extending courtesy to visiting Prime Ministers has been part of Tamil Nadu’s political culture, irrespectiv…
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Madurai marks a “decisive political moment” as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) intensifies its outreach in the state ahead of the Assembly elections.In a statement, A.N.S. Prasad, spokesperson of TN BJP, said the Prime Minister’s arrival has generated significant enthusiasm among party cadres, youth and first-time voters, both on the ground and across social media platforms where the …
Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would secure between 20 and 30 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that several of its legislators could even become ministers if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forms the government in the state. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the BJP’s Assembly election headquarters at Aminjikarai in Chennai, Nagenthran said the party was poised for significant ga…