Mallikarjun Kharge, a prominent political leader, clarified his earlier remark where he reportedly referred to Prime Minister Modi as a 'terrorist.' He stated that he never used the term, while the opposing party criticized his comments.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition parties, particularly the Congress, for the defeat of the women's reservation bill, accusing them of 'female foeticide' and 'petty politics.' Opposition leaders, in turn, slammed Modi's address, calling it 'partisan' and a 'decoy.'
An opinion piece highlights how AIADMK politician Vijayabaskar has cultivated his legacy by actively engaging with people, stopping to listen, and winning their support.
Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery tycoon Santiago Martin and an AIADMK candidate, has declared assets worth Rs 1,049.5 crore, making her the wealthiest candidate in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
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Sukesh Chandrasekhar has been granted bail in a money laundering case linked to the AIADMK, where he was accused of a ₹50 crore deal to secure the party's poll symbol.
Actor Vijay Thalapathy's newly formed party, TVK, is emerging as a significant third option in Tamil Nadu politics, aiming to challenge the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK with populist welfare promises and a strong social media presence.
Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK chief, held a rally in Sivakasi where he criticized the DMK and promised to tackle drug abuse if his party wins the upcoming state elections.
The AIADMK has released its initial list of 23 candidates for the Tamil Nadu assembly election in 2026, confirming that general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will contest from the Edappadi constituency.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami insisted that the party's promises of cash support and subsidies would be met through "better financial management," addressing concerns about their realism and sustainability.
Dhinakaran stated that only the AIADMK-led NDA alliance has the capability to defeat the DMK in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, asserting that the state's people are ready to oust the current regime.
The statement from Mr. Stalin came amid AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s visit to New Delhi and his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah for seat-sharing negotiations
Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu are making compromises and strengthening alliances, with DMK offering a Rajya Sabha berth to DMDK and AIADMK securing PMK's support with a similar deal, in preparation for an intense electoral contest.
AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam has ignited controversy after making derogatory remarks about a female actor during a protest in Villupuram, drawing sharp backlash from various political parties.
The TVK party has refuted claims linking it to alliance discussions with the BJP, AIADMK, Sasikala, and Ramadoss, stating such reports are 'completely false'.
Ministers and senior leaders burying differences among themselves is seen as a positive sign for he party; AIADMK and TVK determined to expose DMK’s failures
After Jayalalithaa’s demise, when the AIADMK faced a leadership crisis, Mr. Pugazhendi threw his weight behind Jayalalithaa’s aide Sasikala and her nephew T.T.V. Dhinakaran.
An AIADMK leader stated there is 'no information' regarding reports of an attempt to bring actor Vijay's TVK party into the NDA alliance, while also noting Vijay's welfare announcements for women are typical pre-election political moves.
M.K. Stalin, the Leader of the Opposition, criticized former CM O. Panneerselvam for 'mortgaging the AIADMK' as Panneerselvam and his supporters were inducted into the DMK, predicting a similar political outcome for Palaniswami as Nitish Kumar.
The AIADMK on Wednesday (March 4) announced Mr. Thambi Durai’s candidature and allotted a seat to the PMK, its ally in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
There is “a deal between them [the DMK and AIADMK ] to prevent anybody else from coming to power,” he said while addressing supporters in Thanjavur on Wednesday
Just three days ago, after paying homage to former J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, the ousted AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam declared he would not join any political party or launch one. Cut to Friday morning, he crossed over to the DMK.
AIADMK stands for all religions; ‘think about the welfare programmes implemented by AIADMK for your benefit,’ the AIADMK general secretary says in an appeal to the minorities
CPI(M) leader Shanmugam has expressed doubts about AIADMK's role in the NDA's seat-sharing discussions for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, noting that some alliance parties indicated they would only negotiate with the BJP.
In a dramatic political move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced that she will launch her own party and field candidates - a direct challenge to AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Former AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has hinted at launching a new political party, making the announcement during an event commemorating former chief minister Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary. She said, "Good news will come". This potential move could introduce a three-way contest in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, alongside the existing DMK and BJP-AIADMK alliances.
At a public meeting in Tiruvallur district, the AIADMK general secretary recalls having made 10 electoral assurances, including one of granting a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to all women heads of families holding ration cards. Soon after his party announced the promises, Mr. Stalin grew anxious and credited the sum into the accounts of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai beneficiaries
Veteran politician Dusi K. Mohan has left AIADMK to take charge of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's campaign in Cheyyar for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
The BJP, in alliance with the AIADMK, is contesting the Mylapore election, with Tamilisai Soundararajan seeking to consolidate anti-DMK votes and revive heritage in the Dravidian stronghold.
Leema Rose Martin, the AIADMK candidate for Lalgudi, has been identified as the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, declaring assets totaling approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore.
For the first time in 35 years, major parties in Tamil Nadu, including AIADMK, DMK, Congress, and BJP, have not fielded any Brahmin candidates in the state polls, reflecting the community's waning influence.
Actor Vijay is reportedly attempting a political takeover of the AIADMK's legacy in Tamil Nadu, positioning himself as the natural successor to political figures Anna and MGR.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched his poll campaign, criticizing AIADMK, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal released a 'chargesheet' against the DMK ahead of the state elections.
The DMK party in India is blending continuity and change, deploying Senthil Balaji to contest against AIADMK-BJP in Coimbatore and dropping three ministers from their positions.
India's BJP has released its third list of 19 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, which includes the mother of an RG Kar victim, who stated she is the candidate to fight for women's safety in Bengal, a move that has drawn criticism from the Trinamool party.
India's AIADMK party has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami contesting from his home turf Edappadi, signaling an aggressive poll push and retaining key seats in the NDA deal.
A new alliance between Sasikala and Ramadoss is positioning itself to split votes and potentially inflict significant damage on the AIADMK-led NDA in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami's frequent visits to Delhi for seat-sharing talks, alleging that decisions of the opposition party are dictated by the capital. This follows Palaniswami's meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, marking a shift from previous political styles.
A DMK MLA from Mannachanallur has been accused by AIADMK of distributing SUVs to party secretaries while the Model Code of Conduct was in force, prompting the Election Commission of India to issue a notice.
AIADMK treasurer Dindigul C Sreenivasan has ignited a major controversy with distasteful remarks about women while criticizing the ruling DMK's welfare schemes at a protest in Tamil Nadu.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is reportedly facing an existential battle in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, having struggled electorally since the death of its leader J Jayalalithaa.
The AIADMK party has undertaken a significant overhaul of its governing council and key committees as part of its preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Elected representatives from the DMK and AIADMK parties have set aside political differences to jointly advocate for improved train services from Pollachi and Udumalpet, pressing for better connectivity.
Highly placed sources indicate that Sowmiya Anbumani is likely to enter the fray in a PMK stronghold for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, maintaining a good relationship with the AIADMK and BJP.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has accused the DMK regime in Tamil Nadu of widespread lawlessness, alleging that 'murder is everywhere, always' under their rule.
Candidates from AIADMK and DMK, including Trichy N Siva and M Thambidurai, have filed their nominations ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, with Chief Minister M K Stalin accompanying DMK nominees.
In the thick of election season, the entry of expelled AIADMK leader and former chief minister O Panneerselvam into the ruling DMK has triggered a familiar political question in Tamil Nadu: is there…
The AIADMK party is experiencing fresh internal turbulence as two former Jayalalithaa loyalists, O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala, have taken actions that challenge current leadership.
However, describing Mr. Panneerselvam’s move as “unfortunate,” former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala, in a post on social media, said the DMK was an “evil force” that must be removed from the State’s political scene
None of those who went back to the DMK or began their new innings in the ruling party were seriously considered for the post of Chief Minister when they were in the AIADMK. But Mr. Panneerselvam was handpicked by Jayalalithaa in 2001 and 2014 to head the government
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Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) is likely to join the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) today ahead of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
OPS, who has been fighting long — and so far unsuccessful — battles in courts and before Election Commission of India (ECI) to return to, if not regain control of AIADMK, is expected to join the rival party in the presence of chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters.
The AIADMK has moved to initiate contempt proceedings against Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for not registering an FIR in the alleged 'cash-for-jobs' controversy.
The Madras High Court has quashed proceedings against an AIADMK MP, ruling that political criticism suggesting a ruling party might 'give a wife to everyone' is not misogynistic.
Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced the formation of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, vowing to champion the cause of the poor and downtrodden. Unveiling a flag featuring prominent Dravidian leaders, she stated the party would follow their ideology. Sasikala also recalled being urged to become Chief Minister after Jayalalithaa's demise.
Opposition parties AIADMK and BJP have slammed the Tamil Nadu government following the arrest of six individuals linked to terrorism, accusing the ruling DMK of failing to ensure state security.
This article analyzes the long-standing bipolar politics between DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu and explores the possibility of actor Vijay making a significant political impact, drawing parallels with the Aam Aadmi Party's rise in Punjab and Delhi.
AIADMK leader Palaniswami has criticized the DMK government in an Indian state for fulfilling less than 20% of its promises and for reckless spending that has exacerbated the state's debt.
V.K. Sasikala has commenced her political campaign, utilizing a vehicle and style reminiscent of the late leader Jayalalithaa's roadshows. She delivers short speeches, indirectly criticizing AIADMK leaders and seeking public support.
Leema Rose Martin, AIADMK's Lalgudi candidate, is the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She declared assets totaling approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore.
An opinion piece highlights the escalating campaign rhetoric between India's AIADMK and DMK parties, as they invoke former chief minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi, seven and a half years after his passing.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the DMK's election campaign, criticizing the BJP and its alliance. He warned that the NDA might rename Tamil Nadu to 'Dakshin Pradesh' if they come to power, accusing the AIADMK-BJP alliance of betraying minorities and Sri Lankan Tamils by supporting the CAA.
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The DMK party in Tamil Nadu has announced a welfare promise of an ₹8,000 coupon for families to purchase any appliance, countering a pledge made by the AIADMK.
India's AIADMK party has released its second list of election candidates, including 29 sitting MLAs and a significant number of women, as EPS aims for a political comeback.
Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party is reportedly not contesting the April 23 elections in Tamil Nadu, despite expectations of a seat-sharing arrangement with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the former prime minister, has announced that he will be the royal investigator in the case of the Greenlandic child abuse scandal. He stated that he will not be prime minister again.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss seat-sharing arrangements, and subsequently announced that the seat-sharing process for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 will be finalized within four days.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has successfully reunited the AIADMK and its splinter group, the AMMK, in Tamil Nadu, effectively rebuilding the fractured NDA alliance in the election-bound state.
The NDA alliance has condemned the DMK government for the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, with G.K. Vasan previously stating that the NDA must ensure women's safety ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
AIADMK chief Palaniswami has publicly accused the DMK regime of transforming Tamil Nadu into a central hub for drug trafficking, raising concerns about the state's law and order situation.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has dismissed speculation and ruled out any alliance with actor-politician Vijay's fledgling TVK party for the upcoming Assembly elections.
In the 2001 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa filed nominations from four seats and
all four nominations were rejected. Protests erupted.
Former AIADMK Minister says that only after the AIADMK continously raked up the property tax corruption in the Corporation, the five zonal chairpersons were forced to resign and the husband of then Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth was arrested
Mr. Stalin also launched a scathing attack against his rival, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of becoming a “slave” to the BJP in order to become CM
AIADMK leader Palaniswami asserted that there were no discussions regarding Sasikala's potential entry into the NDA during his meeting with Amit Shah, following Sasikala's announcement of launching her own party.
Referring to the NDA’s public meeting in Madurai on Sunday (March 1), Mr. Stalin pointed out that while AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami had expressed hope that the alliance headed by his party would win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to install an “NDA government” in the State
O Panneerselvam, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has joined the DMK party ahead of state elections, following his expulsion from AIADMK and criticism of rival Palaniswami.
Talks for seat-sharing are set to begin, but the AICC high command is reportedly split between DMK and TVK, with the potential induction of former AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam into DMK further complicating prospects for increased Congress seats.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has now officially joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and his son have joined the DMK, a move that significantly alters the state's political landscape ahead of assembly elections, following his expulsion from AIADMK.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam is reportedly likely to join the DMK, following a prolonged legal and electoral battle to rejoin the AIADMK.
The AIADMK party will hold seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election after the Prime Minister's visit, following the inauguration of its election office in Chennai.
Sasikala's re-entry into Tamil Nadu politics and her criticism of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami are likely to further fragment the party's support base ahead of the Assembly polls.
O. Panneerselvam stated that Amit Shah told him a strong DMK-led alliance would win against a divided AIADMK, noting Shah's failed attempts to reunite AIADMK factions.
Nearly a decade after J. Jayalalithaa's death, the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu continues to struggle with leadership disputes and electoral defeats, seeking to regain dominance ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
The AIADMK party has announced its third round of poll guarantees, promising ₹1,000 to ration cardholders during Pongal and ₹10,000 as solatium to families affected by inflation and tax hikes under the current DMK regime.