Chennai, July 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana on Tuesday strongly defended herself against criticism over her interaction with a student during a recent inspection at a government girls’ higher secondary school near Sivakasi, asserting that the controversy had been misrepresented and that the attacks against her amounted to insulting government school and Tamil-medium students. The minister issued a detailed clarification through a post on her X account after facing criticis…
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Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday reaffirmed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) commitment to protecting minority communities, asserting that the party would continue to resist divisive politics and remain steadfast in safeguarding their rights and interests. He said the relationship between the DMK and minorities was rooted in mutual trust and could not be weakened by politically motivated campaigns. Addressing a gathering at the wedding recepti…
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) The Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government over the arrest of former state minister and party leader Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, accusing the ruling administration of targeting political opponents while ignoring pressing law and order issues.Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court denied him anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging that he made defamatory remarks against Chief Minist…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for inspecting during his visit to Madurai, alleging that the exercise was unconstitutional and infringed upon the powers of the elected state government. In a statement, Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Governor had acted like an elected public representative despite holding a nominated constitutional office and serving as the Governor of Tamil Nadu only as an additional charge. …
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday intensified his attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government over an alleged sexual assault case in Thoothukudi district’s Srivaikuntam, questioning Chief Minister Vijay’s commitment to ensuring the safety of women in Tamil Nadu. In a post on social media platform X, Udhayanidhi referred to allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted after being lured with the promise of a job.According…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Stung by its defeat in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is preparing for a major organisational restructuring aimed at revitalising the party and strengthening its grassroots network ahead of future electoral battles.Party sources said the leadership is seriously considering increasing the number of district secretaries from the current 78 to more than 100, based on recommendations expected from the party’s election review comm…
Chennai, June 7 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation has erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), with both sides trading barbs and daring each other ahead of the upcoming local body elections in Tamil Nadu. The latest round of the feud was triggered by allegations that Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor Priya had shown disrespect towards TVK MLA Pallavi during a recent public event. The controversy quickly snowballed into a b…
Chennai, June 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to immediately intervene to prevent 152 vacant super-speciality medical seats in the state from being surrendered to the All-India Quota (AIQ), warning that such a move would adversely affect both government doctors and public healthcare services in the state.In his letter, Udhayanidhi Stalin referred to a Supreme Court order dated May 29 directing that 152 unfilled super-spec…
Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi on the occasion of his 103rd birth anniversary, praising the late leader’s immense contributions to Tamil literature, cinema, politics and governance.In a statement issued to mark the occasion, CM Vijay described Karunanidhi as a towering personality whose influence extended far beyond politics and left an indelible mark on Tamil society.The…
Mandya (Karnataka), June 2 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement calling for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, his mother Durga Stalin, wife of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, visited the renowned Nimishamba Temple near Mysuru and offered special prayers in the names of her husband and son.Photographs and videos of Durga Stalin performing religious rituals at the temple have since gone viral on social media on T…