Chennai, June 27 (IANS) The MDMK on Saturday formally announced its decision to sever ties with the DMK-led alliance, bringing to an end a political partnership that had lasted for nearly nine years. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s General Council and high-level committee held at its headquarters in Egmore, Chennai.The meeting was chaired by the party’s auditor, Arjunaraj, and attended by MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other senior leaders.Party sources said the leadersh…
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Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Senior BJP leader H. Raja has strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the sudden interruption of the live telecast of Assembly proceedings, questioning whether the move was intended to prevent the public from witnessing what he described as the Chief Minister’s “embarrassment” during debates in the House. The controversy erupted after the live broadcast of the Assembly proceedings was reportedly stopped during the discussion on the Governor’s Address. T…
Chennai, June 19 (IANS) K. Annamalai on Friday said the White Paper released by the TVK government on Tamil Nadu’s finances has laid bare the extent of fiscal deterioration over the past five years and underscored the need for immediate corrective measures to restore the state’s financial health.In a statement issued after reviewing the document, Annamalai said the findings contained in the White Paper came as no surprise, as many of the issues highlighted have already been known to economis…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (IANS) An unusual political situation unfolded in Tamil Nadu on Thursday when Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is officiating as its Governor too, read out the new TVK government’s policy address reiterating the state’s opposition to the demand for a new Mullaperiyar dam.The irony was not lost in political circles that the same Governor, who is the constitutional head of Kerala, read out a policy statement in Tamil Nadu asserting that the existing Mu…
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Amid an intensifying political confrontation between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government and the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the DMK announced a statewide legal assistance network for party cadres, supporters and social media activists who it claims are being targeted through “false complaints” for criticising the government. The initiative comes against the backdrop of growing allegations by the DMK that the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-le…
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) The political confrontation between the ruling TVK government and the opposition AIADMK intensified on Tuesday, with the AIADMK accusing the government of actively encouraging political defections and engaging in what it described as “horse-trading” to strengthen its position in the Assembly. Speaking to reporters after meeting Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar at the Secretariat, AIADMK MLA Agri Krishnamurthy, representing the faction led by party General Secretary Ed…
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Monday clarified his decision to undergo medical treatment at a private hospital amid questions over the ruling TVK government’s stated position that ministers should avail treatment at government hospitals.The clarification comes after Minister Arunraj had earlier said that TVK ministers would rely on government hospitals for medical treatment.Sengottaiyan faced questions from reporters regarding why he ha…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) With the 15-day deadline for condoning the actions of 25 AIADMK MLAs who defied the party whip and voted for the TVK government during the May 13 trust vote ending on May 27, signs are emerging that both factions within the AIADMK may be moving towards an amicable settlement to avoid escalating political and legal consequences.The rebellion had triggered a serious internal crisis within the party after 25 MLAs supported the TVK government despite the AIADMK leadership dire…
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) The new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu, led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, has reaffirmed its commitment to the state’s long-standing two-language policy, with School Education Minister Rajmohan declaring that there would be no change in the formula under the current administration.Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday after his first review meeting with senior officials of the School Education Department, Rajmohan said the two-language system o…
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the ruling TVK government in Tamil Nadu, questioning the stability of the administration and accusing it of compromising its political principles for the sake of power. Addressing a press conference in Tiruchy, Dhinakaran said the present political arrangement surrounding the TVK government appeared unstable and raised doubts over whether the alliance structure …