Chennai, April 6 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu heads toward a crucial Assembly election, the state’s northern districts are once again in sharp focus, emerging as a decisive region that could significantly influence the overall outcome. The belt, stretching from Cuddalore to Tiruvannamalai, has traditionally played a pivotal role in shaping political fortunes in the state. The DMK enters the contest with a clear structural advantage in the region, having built a strong electoral base over successive elec…
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Puducherry, April 5 (IANS) Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), on Sunday announced that the party will contest only the Uzhavarkarai Assembly constituency in Puducherry, following seat-sharing discussions with alliance partners. He said the decision was finalised after talks held in Puducherry with senior leaders of the Indian National Congress, including Mukul Wasnik, as part of efforts to streamline the alliance’s electoral strategy.As per the agreemen…
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest from the Kattumannarkoil Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, putting an end to speculation surrounding his candidature. Speaking to reporters, Thirumavalavan clarified that while he had initially expressed interest in entering the Assembly to represent marginalised communities, recent developments and alliance dynamics led to h…
Chennai, April 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Assembly election process gathered momentum on Thursday as Porkodi Armstrong, leader of the Tamil Manila Bahujan Samaj Katchi, filed her nomination from the ThiruViKa Nagar (Scheduled Caste) constituency in Chennai. Contesting as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), she will be in the fray under the AIADMK’s ‘Two Leaves’ symbol.With April 6 set as the final date for filing nominations, political activity across the state has intensifie…
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The DMK is likely to release its candidate list on Friday, signalling a major step in its preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. The announcement is expected to come after Chief Minister M.K. Stalin finalises seat allocations within the DMK-led alliance.With the nomination process set to begin on March 30 and vote counting scheduled for May 4, political activity across Tamil Nadu has intensified. Major parties, including the D…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching, political activity across the state has intensified, as major parties race to finalise alliances, candidates, and campaign strategies.Polling is scheduled to be held on April 23, while the filing of nominations will begin on March 30. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected to be declared the same day.Against this backdrop, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is expected to…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) on Thursday announced its candidates for three constituencies in Puducherry after a dispute with the Congress over seat allocation within the alliance led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).The move follows the Congress’ refusal to withdraw its nominee from the Uzhavarkarai constituency, which had been allocated to the VCK as part of the alliance understanding.The VCK said the seat was among the constituencies allotted to th…
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalised its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allotted to allies, the alliance has entered its final phase of consolidation ahead of the state polls.Under the seat-sharing agreement, the Congress has been allotted 28 seats, making it the largest ally in the DMK-led front.The …
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Mounting pressure within the DMK-led alliance has prompted the party leadership to draw a hard line, asking its partners to accept the proposed seat-sharing formula by Monday (March 23) or risk delays in finalising electoral arrangements.With the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, the ticking clock has added urgency to the negotiations.Despite multiple rounds of discussions, key allies such as the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), the CPI(M), and the Desiya M…
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan has expressed concern over his party’s continued struggle to secure adequate electoral space even after 25 years in active politics, highlighting structural and social challenges that limit its growth. Speaking during a Facebook Live interaction with party cadres, Thirumavalavan said that despite the party’s long presence, contesting elections remains an uphill task. “Even after 25 years, this …