J Jayalalithaa

AIADMK MLAs to elect Jayalalithaa as leader of Legislative Party, swearing-in likely on May 23

AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa is all set to be elected as leader of the Legislature Party today, setting the stage for her to be sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for the sixth time.

May 20, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2016: As it happened

Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK juggernaut rolled on Thursday getting a simple majority in Tamil Nadu.

May 19, 2016, 21:04 PM IST

Why Karunanidhi-led DMK lost Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016

Most exit polls after voting ended on May 16 had predicted a DMK win.

May 19, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

J Jayalalithaa win in Tamil Nadu: Explained in six points

Notwithstanding the 'corruption' blot, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief J Jayalalithaa on Thursday won re-election in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016.

May 19, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016: Jayalalithaa's supporters congratulate her on victory - Watch video

Chennai, battered by floods in December, dumped the AIADMK.

May 19, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu, says Jayalalithaa after historic victory

A beaming AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa on Thursday thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for voting back her government for a second consecutive time.

May 19, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

Trinamool, AIADMK to retain power; PM Narendra Modi congratulates Mamata Banerjee, J Jayalalithaa

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK were set to retain power.

May 19, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Amma Amma Amma! The Jayalalithaa magic endures in Tamil Nadu

Jayalalithaa is enigmatic but she delivers the goods is at the core of what makes Tamil Nadu love her so much.

May 19, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

'Amma Nadu': J Jayalalithaa defeats incumbency, all set to become first Tamil Nadu CM to get re-elected in 30 years

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief J Jayalalithaa on Thursday proved pollsters wrong with a stunning performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016, votes for which are still being counted.

May 19, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Over 18% polling in Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi said the victory prospects for the DMK-Congress combine is bright.

May 16, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Coming two days will decide TN's fate: Jayalalithaa

amil Nadu is going on polls on 233 seats, with voting for Aravakurichi constituency having been deferred.

May 16, 2016, 11:12 AM IST

Jayalalithaa casts her vote in Tamil Nadu polls

"In two days time, the people`s verdict will be known."

May 16, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Polling for Tamil Nadu assembly begins

Over one lakh security personnel have been deployed to ensure peaceful elections.

May 16, 2016, 07:46 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, Jayalalithaa; says 'they've answers to everyone's problems'

Gandhi also alleged that Tamil Nadu chief minister preferred to “stay within the four walls” without bothering to visit the people or listen to their grievances.

May 07, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Free mobiles, set-top-boxes and laptops in AIADMK manifesto for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Incumbent Chief Minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa on Thursday released her party's manifesto for Tamil Nadu as well as Puducherry, whose Assemblies go to election on May 16.

May 05, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Did DMK use Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser to target AIADMK, Jayalalithaa over Chennai floods?

After creating a huge buzz on internet and movie circles, Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser is making news in political corridors too!

May 04, 2016, 09:52 AM IST

Know why Jayalalithaa’s canteens serving sambar rice, idlis can impact TN polls!

The canteens' popularity has been so huge that they draw thousands of people to their doorsteps everyday.

May 02, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016: Jayalalithaa files her nomination from RK Nagar constituency

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa filed her nomination for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016 from RK Nagar constituency on Monday.

Apr 25, 2016, 07:20 AM IST

EC issues notification for 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Election Commission on Friday issued the notification for the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu signalling the start of filing of nominations in all the 234 constituencies.

Apr 22, 2016, 15:22 PM IST

Centre denies rejecting Tamil Nadu govt's proposal on freeing Rajiv Gandhi assassins

MHA officials said that no decision has been taken yet on the proposal and consultations with the Union Law Ministry are still underway.

Apr 20, 2016, 10:35 AM IST