Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2016: Heated campaign on between AIADMK and the rest
Although a multi-cornered contest stares Tamil Nadu for Assembly polls, the fight essentially is between ruling AIADMK and the rest, with DMK continuing to be the prime contender and DMDK-PWF trying aggressively to emerge as an alternative, as a heated campaign has begun.
Apr 10, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: DMDK splits into DMDK and PDMDK
Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on May 16 while the results will be announced on May 19.
Apr 10, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
DMDK chief Vijayakant expels 10 functionaries, including 3 MLAs after they openly oppose alliance with PWF
Vijayakanth was declared the Chief Ministerial candidate of DMDK-PWF alliance.
Apr 05, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: AIADMK releases candidates list, Jayalalithaa to contest from RK Nagar
The ruling AIADMK on Monday released the first list of final candidate for the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
Apr 04, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 190 booths in Namakkal identified sensitive
Nearly 200 polling booths in the district have been identified as sensitive and would have additional security and other measures.
Mar 29, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
DMK offered Rs 500 crores, 80 seats to Vijayakant: Vaiko
Reacting to the charge, DMK Treasurer M K Stalin said the party would take appropriate legal action in the matter.
Mar 26, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
TN polls: EC seizes over Rs. 11 crore for model code violation
Ahead of the crucial polls in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission has seized over Rs. 11 crore till March 20.
Mar 23, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
No fresh invitation given to Vijaykant by Karunanidhi: MK Stalin
Vijaykant, the actor-turned-politician, had recently announced his party's decision to fight the May 16 state elections alone.
Mar 22, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: Karunanidhi calls for meeting with DMK leaders on March 21
As political heat rises in Tamil Nadu ahead of the May 16 Assembly election, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today called for a meeting of district secretaries on March 21 to deliberate party's preparedness for the polls.
Mar 14, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
DMDK's decision not a setback for us: DMK
Putting up a brave face after his party's sustained efforts to rope in the DMDK into its alliance failed, DMK Treasurer M K Stalin Friday said the decision of the Vijayakanth-led party to go it alone was not a setback for his party.
Mar 11, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
DMK hopeful of DMDK joining alliance for Tamil Nadu polls
Quoting a Tamil saying which refers to efforts fructifying in a particular initiative, Karunanidhi said things were proceeding smoothly with DMDK.
Mar 08, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Vijayakanth's DMDK likely to forge alliance with DMK for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prakash Javadekar had met Vijayakanth recently.
Mar 02, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
Tamil Nadu deserves good administration like PM Modi providing at Centre: Javadekar after meeting DMDK's Vijayakanth
Shortly after meeting with DMDK's Vijayakanth in the poll bound state, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday that it is the Narendra Modi-led NDA government which is helping Tamil Nadu in every way.
Feb 28, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Ten former dissident MLAs join AIADMK
Ten former MLAs, including eight from opposition DMDK who had quit as legislators on Sunday, on Thursday joined AIADMK in the presence of party general secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Feb 25, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Ten dissident MLAs resign from TN Assembly, DMDK leader Vijaykanth loses LoP status
Ten dissident MLAs in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, including eight from the main opposition DMDK, on Sunday tendered their resignation to Speaker P Dhanapal, a move which comes ahead of the Assembly elections in the state.
Feb 21, 2016, 14:46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu presents tax-free interim budget
Tamil Nadu government today presented a tax-free interim budget of the poll-bound state and assured to take all steps necessary to put the economy back on the growth path.
Feb 16, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
Decision on poll alliance in Tamil Nadu in next 10 days, says BJP
BJP would hold talks with various parties on the issue of forming alliance for the coming Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and a decision in this regard would be taken in 10 days, senior party leader L Ganesan said in Madurai today.
Feb 08, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Attack on journalists in Chennai: DMDK MLA, 18 others arrested
A DMDK MLA and 17 other party functionaries were arrested in connection with alleged assault of journalists when the latter staged a protest outside party founder Vijayakanth's residence here today, police said.
Dec 31, 2015, 19:30 PM IST
Watch: AIADMK worker's lungi catches fire while burning DMDK chief's effigy
AIADMK activists were burning DMDK chief Vijayakant's effigy to protest against his alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
Dec 30, 2015, 15:34 PM IST
Jaya accuses DMDK of trying to bring disrepute to AIADMK
AIADMK chief J Jayayalalithaa on Tuesday charged opposition DMDK with trying to bring disrepute to her party.
Dec 29, 2015, 15:25 PM IST
