Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an internal review following its disappointing performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where the party managed to win only one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led alliance.The poor showing has triggered concern within the BJP’s national leadership, particularly because Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers had campaigned extensively across Tamil Nadu in …
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Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s attempt to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu has suffered a major setback, with the party managing to win just one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The BJP realigned with the AIADMK in April 2025 and entered the 2026 Assembly elections with a higher seat share compared to 2021. Backed by its improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the deployment of senior …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have delivered a stunning blow to several senior political leaders, cutting across party lines and underscoring the scale of political churn triggered by the rise of new forces in the state.Among the most high-profile defeats was that of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, whose loss in Kolathur marked a historic setback. His defeat symbolised not just a personal loss but also a broader rejection of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 15 (IANS ) With the campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing its final phase, high-profile visits by national leaders have intensified the political battle across the State. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal are set to play key roles, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigns in the southern districts.Rekha Gupta will campaign in Coimbatore North on Wednesday in support of BJP candidate V…
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would form the next government in Tamil Nadu with an absolute majority in the upcoming Assembly elections.Speaking to IANS in Coimbatore, the Union Minister said that the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, is poised to come to power in the state.“People of Tamil Nadu are opposing family r…
Coimbatore/Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday addressed people hailing from the desert state at an event in Coimbatore and alleged that the present Tamil Nadu government is engaged in corruption and appeasement politics.He remarked that a similar approach was witnessed during the previous Congress government in Rajasthan. “We must reject such politics and work towards strengthening governance that prioritises development,” he said.The Chief Minister s…
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed their nomination papers across Tamil Nadu on Monday, the final day of the process for the upcoming Assembly elections. Union Minister L. Murugan filed his nomination from Avinashi, accompanied by fellow Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.In another significant development, former Governor of Telangana Tamilisai Soundararajan submitted her nomination papers in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal, signalling stron…
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The process of filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is set to conclude on Monday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) reporting a total of 3,430 nominations received across the state so far. The final day is likely to witness a surge in high-profile candidates filing their papers, adding further momentum to the electoral contest. According to official data released by the Election Commission, a majority of nominations have been filed by male ca…
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday unveiled its list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, naming nominees for 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The announcement, made by the party’s national leadership, signals a calibrated strategy by the BJP to strengthen its presence in the state by fielding prominent leaders in electorally significant constituencies.Among the names, former Tel…
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the state police of delaying and denying permission for its proposed 25,000 street-corner meetings, alleging partisan interference in favour of the ruling DMK government. Party spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad urged the police to act impartially and grant approvals for the meetings in accordance with the law.The party emphasised that police should remain independent and called on senior officials to uphold democratic rights…