Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

'BJP will have only Hindu-Muslim fight to show during elections', says Asaduddin Owaisi

Assembly elections are going to be held in Gujarat in December. Meanwhile, political parties have started preparations. After BJP, AAP, Congress, now AIMIM is also entering the fray with full force.

Sep 25, 2022, 11:50 AM IST

Owaisi furious over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's madrassa visit

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has raised questions about Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to the madrasa. They have said that they go to madrassas and madrassas are demolished in Assam.

Sep 25, 2022, 11:34 AM IST

AIMIM announces three candidates for Gujarat assembly elections

Assembly elections are going to be held in Gujarat in December. Meanwhile, political parties have started preparations. After BJP, AAP, Congress, now AIMIM is also entering the fray with full force.

Sep 25, 2022, 11:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Candidate carries watermelon to file nomination

The assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 6 and the counting of votes will be done on May 2.

Mar 16, 2021, 11:05 AM IST

EC cancels polls for two remaining Tamil Nadu Assembly seats - Know why

In a first, the Election Commission on Saturday recommended cancelling polls to two Tamil Nadu Assembly seats - Aravakurichi and Thanjavur - following evidence of use of money to influence voters. 

May 29, 2016, 06:33 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

Containers with Rs 570 crore cash stopped by EC in poll-bound Tamil Nadu

Election Commission seized 3 containers with Rs 570 crore cash in Tiripur district of Tamil Nadu today. 

May 14, 2016, 12:10 PM IST

No industrial development during AIADMK rule: DMK leader Anbazhagan

DMK general secretary K Anbazhagan has alleged that industrial development was relegated to the background during the five-year rule of AIADMK.

May 06, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016: Jayalalithaa trashes DMK's inaction claim over projects

AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday reeled out statistics to show how her announcements in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over new projects have progressed in several departments.

Apr 26, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: We will seek dual citizenship for Lankan Tamils, says Jayalalithaa

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday asserted her party would take "continuous steps" to attain a separate homeland for Tamils in Sri Lanka and demand that the Centre grant dual citizenship for refugees from the island nation living in the state.

Apr 23, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

BJP releases third list of candidates for TN polls

The party is fighting the Tamil Nadu polls in alliance with some small outfits after almost all its allies in the Lok Sabha elections walked out.

Apr 15, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

TN polls: DMK-Congress conclude seat identification exercise

On April 4, DMK allotted 41 seats to Congress and it was announced by them that they would soon identify their seats.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:30 PM IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Karunanidhi, declares Cong will contest on 41 seats in Tamil Nadu

Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad met DMK president M Karunadhi at his residence in Chennai on Monday for seat sharing talks for the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

Apr 04, 2016, 10:19 AM 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

Tamil Nadu polls: Congress, DMK yet to finalise seat-sharing, says Azad after meeting Karunanidhi

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will meet DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Friday to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

Mar 25, 2016, 08:29 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Salem traders anounce shut down over checks for cash

Traders in the city on Wednesday announced a shut down on March 25 protesting alleged harassment by election authorities under the guise of carrying out checks to unearth cash meant for poll purpose.

Mar 23, 2016, 13:27 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

Cash, liquor worth Rs 7.40 cr seized by EC in Tamil Nadu

The election authorities in Tamil Nadu have so far seized Rs 7.40 crore in cash, in the run up to the May 16 Assembly polls and 73 cases related to alleged electoral offences were registered in the state.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: AIADMK conducts interview of aspiring candidates

Gearing up for the polls, the ruling AIADMK on Sunday interviewed the aspiring candidates for the May 16 state assembly election in the presence of party supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Mar 06, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

Take vow for AIADMK's win in state poll: Jayalalithaa to party cadres

With elections to the Tamil Nadu Assembly months away, AIADMK General Secretary and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday put her party cadre in the poll mode, asking them to take a vow to ensure a massive victory for the party by highlighting her government's achievements.

Sep 14, 2015, 16:10 PM IST