AIADMK crisis

AIADMK crisis: TTV Dinakaran served with summons by Delhi Police, asked to join probe on Saturday

 Summons were served on TTV Dinakaran late on Wednesday night by the Delhi Police, which asked him to join a corruption probe against him on Saturday. 

Apr 20, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

AIADMK crisis: TTV Dinakaran accepts fate, says 'no problem in stepping aside'

After ouster from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran has called a meeting of party MLAs and District Secretaries at party headquarter in Royapettah on Wednesday. The meeting will be held at 3 pm to discuss the situation.

Apr 19, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Sasikala convicted in disproportionate assets case: Here's all that we know so far

The Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala in the disproportionate assets case and sentenced her to a 4-year jail term, shattering her dream to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. Here's all you need to know about VK Sasikala's DA case.

Feb 14, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

Sasikala convicted in DA case; will AIADMK name Deepa Jayakumar – Jayalalithaa's niece – as CM nominee​?

Deepa Jayakumar – former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's niece who has stalked claim to her aunt's legacy – may now succeed VK Sasikala as the chief minister nominee in the wake of AIADMK leader's conviction in the disproportionate assets case by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. 

Feb 14, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

AIADMK crisis: No reason for Centre to intervene in Tamil Nadu, says Kiren Rijiju

The central government will not interfere in the political developments in Tamil Nadu as it is an internal matter of the state, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said today.

Feb 13, 2017, 15:34 PM IST

Sasikala calls O Panneerselvam a 'traitor', demands Tamil Nadu Governor to call her immediately

AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala Natarajan on Monday hit out at acting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for being 'ungrateful and power hungry' and said that a conspiracy is being hatched to split the ruling AIADMK. 

Feb 13, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Jayalalithaa’s last words REVEALED; Sasikala tells AIADMK MLAs in emotional speech

AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala Natarajan, who is locked ina bitter power struggle with her party colleague and chief minister O Panneerselvam, has now revealed what were the last words of her close companion and state's former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

Feb 13, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

Tamil Nadu power tussle: SC to hear PIL challenging Sasikala's swearing-in

Amid the escalating political tension in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday the plea seeking a stay on the swearing-in ceremony of AIADMK General Secretary Sasikala Natarajan.

Feb 13, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

TN political crisis continues as Sasikala meets MLAs again on Sunday: As it happened

Amidst the intense power struggle within ruling AIADMK, the O Panneerselvam camp on Sunday got a boost with three more MPs extending support to the Chief Minister.

Feb 12, 2017, 21:38 PM IST

AIADMK crisis: Panneerselvam gathers more support, Sasikala may protest today

O Panneerselvam got a boost, with an MLA and 4 MPs of AIADMK joining him after deserting V K Sasikala who threatened to hold protest on Sunday while targeting Governor Vidyasagar Rao for the delay in swearing her in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Feb 12, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

Delay in swearing-in is to break AIADMK, will start 'new kinds of protest' from Sunday: Sasikala

"Tomorrow we will fight in a different manner," Sasikala said when asked to comment on the absence of response from the Governor, 48 hours after she staked claim to form the government.

Feb 11, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

No change in support to Sasikala for CM's post: AIADMK leader

AIADMK Presidium Chairman K.A.Sengottaiyan on Saturday said there is no change in the legislators` decision to support General Secretary V.K.Sasikala for the post of Chief Minister.

Feb 11, 2017, 19:41 PM IST

Sasikala vs O Panneerselvam: AIADMK MLAs 'locked in resort'? Madras HC asks police to file affidavit

Amid a bitter power struggle between AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala and Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam, the Madras High Court on Friday directed the state's police to file an affidavit on the allegations that a large number ruling party MLAs are under detention in a resort.

Feb 10, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Relief for Sasikala, SC declines urgent hearing on plea challenging her elevation as Tamil Nadu CM

In a big relief for AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, the Supreme Court on Friday declined urgent hearing on a petition seeking to stop her from being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Feb 10, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

AIADMK crisis: Suspense continues as Sasikala stakes claim to form government in Tamil Nadu but Panneerselvam wants to withdraw resignation

Suspense continued on Thursday over whether VK Sasikala will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu or O Panneerselvam will lead the state once again.

Feb 09, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

AIADMK political crisis: Sasikala meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Amid ongoing political crisis Tamil Nadu, Sasikala on Thursday staked claim to form government after meeting the Governor. Here is all what happened in Tamil Nadu politics on Thursday.

 

 

Feb 09, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

WATCH: Sasikala pays tribute at Amma memorial, brings with her letter of AIADMK MLAs' support claiming majority

Sasikala on Thursday paid tributes at Jayalalithaa's memorial at Chennai's Marina Beach ahead of her meet with Tamil Nadu Governor.

Feb 09, 2017, 19:23 PM IST