Edappadi Palaniswami News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Palaniswami alleges Rs 1,000 crore liquor scam in TN, accuses DMK govt of cover-up
Chennai, April 22: Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday levelled serious corruption charges against the DMK government, alleging a Rs 1,000 crore scam linked to TASMAC, the state-run liquor retail network.
Betrayed people: AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswamy attacks MK Stalin government
Chennai, April 21: Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition (LoP) and AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the state of "betraying the people", holding it responsible for introducing National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) since the ruling party was part of the United Democratic Alliance (UPA) government in the centre.
Will not form coalition govt with BJP: AIADMK
Chennai, April 17: Senior AIADMK leader and Rajya Sabha MP M. Thambidurai on Thursday ruled out the possibility of forming a coalition government with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, asserting that the AIADMK would form the government on its own if the alliance secures victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Hoax bomb threats at Palakkad and Thrissur in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16: Two bomb threats were received on Wednesday in Kerala -- one at the Thrissur Collectorate and another at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer in Palakkad.
AIADMK Executive Committee to meet on May 2 to discuss NDA expansion in TN
Chennai, April 16: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has convened its Executive Committee meeting on May 2 to deliberate on the expansion of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu.
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."
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).
'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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
I am not in BJP state leadership race, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai
Coimbatore, April 4: Tamil Nadu BJP chief BJP K Annamalai on Friday triggered speculations about him stepping down as the chief of Tamil Nadu BJP after he claimed that a "leader will be selected unanimously" and he is "not in the race."
DMK doing politics just before election: Palaniswami after TN Assembly passes resolution on Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 2: AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday questioned the ruling DMK's intention in urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. Palaniswami asked why the DMK had not taken any steps when it was part of the ruling dispensation at the Centre.
Eid celebrated across TN; CM Stalin, EPS, Annamalai extend festival greetings
Chennai, March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, as thousands of the faithful gathered at mosques statewide to offer special Eid prayers after a month of fasting during Ramadan.
Panneerselvam demands Palaniswami step down as AIADMK General Secretary
Chennai, March 27: Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) on Thursday demanded that Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) step down as AIADMK General Secretary as he has failed to lead the party to any electoral success and his continued leadership could result in disrespect from party cadres.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai leaves for Delhi, to meet Amit Shah
Chennai,, March 27: Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai departed for Delhi and is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah for discussions.
Discussed TN issues including law and order with Amit Shah; no alliance talks: Edappadi
Chennai, March 26: AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), clarified that his meeting with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Tuesday was focussed solely on various state-related issues, and not on political alliances.
Heated exchange in TN Assembly between Stalin, Palaniswami over law and order situation in state
Chennai, March 20: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday witnessed a fiery exchange between Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K.
DMK Govt must resign: AIADMK's Palaniswami alleges Rs 40,000 cr TASMAC scam
Chennai, March 14: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs walked out of the State assembly on Friday during the budget presentation over the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) scam.
TN govt using official Budget logo a 'diversion tactic' by DMK: Palaniswami
Chennai, March 13: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has accused the state government of using its official Budget logo for 2025-26 and the early release of the 2024-25 Economic Survey as a "diversion tactic" to hide its administrative failures.
Palaniswami meets party district secretaries as AIADMK gears up for 2026 polls
Chennai, March 9: In a strategic move to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) held a virtual meeting with party district secretaries on Sunday.
AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, March 6: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Tamil Nadu's principal Opposition party, is preparing hard to win the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections by defeating its “primary adversary” the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Palaniswami accuses Tamil Nadu CM of playing 'double game' with Centre
Theni, March 3: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, accusing him of playing a "double game" with the BJP-led Centre. He said that his party would follow only the two-language policy.
Stalin accuses AIADMK leader Palaniswami of acting as BJP's 'voice dubber'
Chennai, Feb 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K.
As AIADMK observes MGR's 108th birth anniversary, all eyes on sulking leader's move
Chennai, Feb 13: As the AIADMK observes the 108th birth anniversary of its founder and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) at Anthiyur in Erode on Thursday, all eyes are on K.A. Sengottaiyan, the veteran leader and sitting MLA from Gobichettipalayam.
Thaipusam festival: Heavy police deployment at Lord Murugan temples in TN
Chennai, Feb 11: Heavy police security has been deployed at the six main abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu as lakhs of devotees converge to celebrate the auspicious Thaipusam festival.
'Banners didn't feature MGR, Jayalalithaa': AIADMK leader clarifies on skipping EPS felicitation event
Chennai, Feb 10: Former AIADMK Minister and sitting Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan has denied reports that he boycotted a felicitation event for former Chief minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K.Palaniswami (EPS) for the implementation of the Avinashi–Athikadavu project in Annur, Coimbatore district, on February 9, 2025.