Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) As preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections intensify, shifting alliance equations are reshaping the state’s political landscape. The PMK, founded by Dr. Ramadoss, is now reportedly exploring the possibility of forging an alliance with TVK, following obstacles to its entry into the DMK-led alliance.Political negotiations across Tamil Nadu have gathered momentum in recent weeks, with major parties recalibrating their strategies ahead of the polls.The AIADMK-led …
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Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss finds himself in a political predicament ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as shifting factional alignments within the party have narrowed his strategic options. The immediate trigger for the uncertainty is the decision of the faction led by his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, to join the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With one wing of the party firmly aligned with the Opposition bloc, pressure is m…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Senior Dravidian Movement leader Dr S. Ramadoss is holding discussions to join the DMK-led alliance, Tamil Nadu Minister Rajakannappan has said, amid growing signs of a split within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). The developments come at a time when tensions between Ramadoss and his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, continue to deepen, resulting in the party functioning in effect as two separate factions.With Assembly elections drawing closer, Anbumani-led PMK has already aligned …
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Saturday, asserting that he owes his political birth to Tamil soil and to any national party. Addressing the party’s General Council meeting held at Thiruverkkadu near Chennai, Seeman said attempts to brand him as a creation of the BJP were politically motivated and baseless. “Some people say the BJP gave birth to me. I ask them — when I was born, was Thirumavalavan or anyone els…
Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan, alleging that he has effectively “mortgaged” his party to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in exchange for limited electoral gains. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, BJP spokesperson A. N. S. Prasad said the VCK had been reduced to a “Villupuram–Chidambaram outpost” (VCK has two MPs, Thol Thiru…
Madurai, Dec 22 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan MP launched a sharp attack against the BJP and its ideological affiliates, asserting that the party would never be able to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu, irrespective of the form it takes. Addressing a massive protest at the Palanganatham roundabout in Madurai—held against what he described as communal politics surrounding the Tirupparankundram Deepam controversy—Thirumavalavan accused the RSS of attempti…