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Last chapter of DMK has begun, says BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan
Chennai, April 12: BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday said the "last chapter" of the Stalin government in Tamil Nadu has begun, as the BJP-AIADMK alliance will root out the "anti-people" DMK in the 2026 state elections.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi condemns derogatory remarks against women, calls it shameful
Madurai, April 12: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday strongly condemned the use of "vulgar and contemptuous" language by a leader of the ruling government, calling it "unacceptable and shameful".
Sincerely apologize for inappropriate words I used: DMK's Ponmudy after controversy over his remarks on women
Chennai, April 12: K Ponmudy, former Deputy General Secretary of DMK, on Saturday apologized for his alleged derogatory and "vulgar" remarks against women and certain sects of Hinduism.
DMK will be thrown out: Newly appointed Tamil Nadu N BJP President Nainar Nagendran
Chennai, April 12: Newly-appointed Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the BJP and AIADMK, will form the government in the 2026 Assembly elections and said the DMK will be "thrown out".
'DMK will be sent home': TN BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy as Nainar Nagendran appointed President
Chennai, April 12: Following Nainar Nagendran's appointment as Tamil Nadu BJP President, party leaders and alliance members have expressed strong confidence about the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the BJP-AIADMK alliance is gaining ground across the state.
DMK's dynasty rule must be shown the door: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan slams DMK over dynasty politics
Chennai, April 12: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Saturday criticised the DMK for dynasty politics and corruption, asserting that the alliance is backed by a common minimum programme for Tamil Nadu's welfare.
AIADMK-BJP alliance has hit Stalin like a thunderbolt: EPS slams Tamil Nadu CM, questions DMK governance
Chennai, April 12: Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister MK Stalin for calling the AIADMK-BJP tie-up a "treacherous alliance."
BJP-AIADMK is a natural alliance: Nainar Nagendran exudes confidence ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai, April 12: Exuding confidence over the future of BJP-AIADMK alliance, Nainar Nagendran, who is set to become the Tamil Nadu BJP president on Saturday said that both parties will work "wholeheartedly" to defeat DMK in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
K Annamalai will be in national framework: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan
Chennai, April 12: As the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) joins National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday said that they were on a "victorious path". She further said that the BJP leader K Annamalai would be inducted in the national framework as the new state party chief has been named.
AIADMK women's wing to hold protest against TN minister over derogatory remarks
Chennai, April 12: AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has announced that the party's women's wing will stage a protest on April 16 against Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K.
Palaniswami thanks PM Modi for supporting AIADMK's return to NDA
Chennai, April 12: AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the AIADMK and welcoming the party back into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
2026 TN Assembly polls will be between DMK and TVK: Vijay
Chennai, April 12: Tamil superstar-turned-politician and president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, has declared that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections will be a direct contest between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and his party, sidelining the recently revived AIADMK-BJP alliance.
AIADMK-BJP alliance will uproot corrupt, failed DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, April 12: Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Telangana State BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that the BJP and the AIADMK alliance will uproot the corrupt, dynastic, and failed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK-BJP alliance sent shivers to DMK...: AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan attacks Tamil Nadu CM
Chennai, April 12: After AIADMK and BJP allied for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Saturday attacked Chief Minister MK Stalin and said that the alliance between the two parties have sent "shivers" to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Tamil Nadu people will never tolerate the treacherous alliance: CM Stalin calls AIADMK-BJP alliance of defeat
Chennai, April 12: Calling the AIADMK-BJP alliance the "alliance of defeat," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and AIADMK leadership and said that the people of the state will never tolerate a "treacherous alliance" that bows to Delhi and betrays Tamil Nadu.
Together we are committed to building greater Tamil Nadu: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami
Chennai, April 12: Tamil Nadu Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering support and said that the party will work closely with "NDA allies" to realise the aspirations of the people and contribute to his "transformative vision."
Annamalai thanks Home Minister Amit Shah for support, encouragement for BJP in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 12: : Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah for his encouraging words and support for the party's efforts in the state. He said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has always prioritised the interests of Tamil Nadu and the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Stronger together: PM Modi vows to uproot DMK for Tamil Nadu's progress
New Delhi, April 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his happiness on Friday regarding the AIADMK's decision to join the NDA and said that together with other NDA partners, they will elevate Tamil Nadu to new heights of progress.
'Stronger together': PM Modi welcomes AIADMK's return to NDA camp
New Delhi/Chennai, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the return of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) back into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp, expressing confidence that the reunion will lead to a more united and progressive Tamil Nadu.
Newly elected DMK general secretary Tiruchi Siva meets Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Chennai, April 11: The newly elected general secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Tiruchi Siva met party president and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin at the DMK headquarters in Chennai. He was accompanied by other party senior leaders.
BJP will leverage Annamalai's organisational skills in party's national framework: Amit Shah in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the party will leverage K Annamalai's organisational skills at the national level.
AIADMK, BJP revive ties, will contest upcoming Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu together, says Amit Shah
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that AIADMK, BJP and all the alliance parties will contest the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu together under the National Democratic Alliance. The significant political development comes ahead of the TN Assembly election to be held in 2026,
AIADMK to lead NDA in Tamil Nadu: HM Amit Shah announces revival of alliance
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday formally announced that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, setting the stage for a joint campaign in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Disgrace to public, true representation of DMK: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan reacts to Ponmudy's remarks
Chennai, April 11: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudy as a "disgrace" to the public and a "true representation" of DMK.
Senior leader Nainar Nagendran files nomination for TN BJP President's post
Chennai, April 11: Nainar Nagendran, the Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President and sitting MLA from the Tirunelveli constituency, has filed his nomination for the party’s state President's post.
Amit Shah meets RSS ideologue Gurumurthy, pays floral tributes to Kumari Ananthan
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah met prominent RSS ideologue and Thuglak magazine Editor S. Gurumurthy at his residence in Mylapore.
The 'joke' is on us...: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada slams TN Minister Ponmudy's remarks on Hinduism, women
Chennai, April 11: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has slammed Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Ponmudy after he made controversial remarks on Hinduism and women. She said that the minister described the joke because apparently there is a market for these jokes in a public gathering.
DMK removes Minister Ponmudi from party post over vulgar remarks against Hindu Gods
Chennai, April 11: The DMK has removed Tamil Nadu Forest Minister and senior party leader K. Ponmudy from his post as Deputy General Secretary following his controversial and vulgar remarks made at a recent party meeting.
Amit Shah in Chennai today, to meet AIADMK leaders
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chennai in the early hours of Friday to hold key discussions aimed at reviving the BJP's alliance with the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
No link between Amit Shah's Chennai visit and state BJP president poll: Annamalai
Chennai, April 10: Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Chennai has no connection with the party’s state president elections.
Palaniswami, AIADMK leaders set to meet HM Shah in Chennai today; Panneerselvam awaits appointment
Chennai, April 10: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Chennai on Thursday, along with senior leaders K.P. Munusamy and S.P. Velumani.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin holds all MLA meet to discuss NEET exemption from Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 9: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held a meeting on Wednesday with Tamil Nadu assembly MLAs to discuss NEET from the state.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi expresses grief on demise of Senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan
Chennai, April 9: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Wednesday expressed grief on the demise of senior Congress leader and Tamil scholar Aiya Kumari Ananthan.
TN govt convenes all-party meet on NEET today
Chennai, April 9: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss further steps regarding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exemption Bill for which the President has withheld assent.
TVK leader Vijay slams Centre over LPG price hike; calls out both BJP and DMK
Chennai, April 8: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil superstar Vijay has strongly criticised the central government's decision to increase the price of LPG cylinders, calling it an unfair burden on the public already grappling with economic hardships.
AIADMK MLAs wear black shirts in TN Assembly to protest Speaker's refusal to let them speak
Chennai, April 8: AIADMK MLAs on Tuesday appeared in black shirts in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as a mark of protest, alleging that they were not being allowed to speak during House proceedings.
DMK moves SC challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
New Delhi, Apr 7: Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
AIADMK walks out of TN Assembly over TASMAC issue
Chennai, April 7: Tensions flared in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday as AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition, K. Palaniswami (EPS), led a walkout of party MLAs.
Authoritarian attitude will oust DMK in 2026: Annamalai hits out at MK Stalin over skipping PM Modi's events
Chennai, April 6: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K. Annamalai on Sunday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for skipping Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official engagements in the state.
Amit Shah's two-day visit to Chennai from April 10, to meet BJP, RSS leaders
Chennai, April 6: Union Home Minister and one of the BJP's chief strategists, Amit Shah, will arrive in Chennai on the evening of April 10 for a two-day visit.