Tamil Nadu politics

As Actor Vijay Launches Political Party, Here's A List Of Stars Who Entered Tamil Nadu Politics In Past

Vijay’s political entry comes at a time when he is at the peak of his career and fame in cinema, and at a relatively young age of 49. This makes him an exceptional case among the actors who have ventured into politics in Tamil Nadu.

Feb 02, 2024, 20:36 PM IST

Venkatesh Prasad Applauds BJP's Landslide Victory Says, 'Abusing Sanatana Dharma...'

Venkatesh Prasad didn't hold back as he took a subtle jab at the Congress and its allies in the wake of their disappointing results.

Dec 03, 2023, 14:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Palaniswami Slams MK Stalin, Calls Him 'Inept, Puppet CM'

In separate hooch incidents in Villupuram and Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu, 14 persons died after consuming spurious liquor.

May 16, 2023, 13:47 PM IST

'It's my Dharma': DMK Leader says he Will Chop Hand of Anyone Touching MK Stalin

"If you feel this is not right, then you can go to court and say so. But by then, I would have done the deed," former Union Shipping Minister and senior DMK leader T R Baalu said.

Jan 29, 2023, 09:40 AM IST

Will answer criticism of 'family politics' through my work: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's son after taking oath as Minister

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been designated Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development in the MK Stalin-led cabinet.

Dec 14, 2022, 14:16 PM IST

'Sonrise' in Tamil Nadu politics: Udhayanidhi Stalin sworn in as minister in MK Stalin cabinet

TRB Raaja, a three-time MLA from Mannargudi seat, said that Udhayanidhi's "down to earth and friendly approach" would help in extending his helping hand to the hidden sports talents of Tamil Nadu in the possible role as Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, exuding confidence this would be the golden era for sports in the state.

Dec 14, 2022, 12:52 PM IST

BJP eyes foothold in Tamil Nadu politics, 'keen' for patch up between AIADMK rivals OPS and EPS

Tamil Nadu politics: Panneerselvam, a former Chief Minister, is in the political wilderness after his expulsion from the AIADMK, and the rival group of present interim general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has gained an upper hand.

Dec 14, 2022, 07:17 AM IST

'His speeches incite HATRED': DMK, allies ask Prez Murmu to 'sack' Tamil Nadu Guv

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin-led government have been at loggerheads over a number of issues.

Nov 09, 2022, 15:29 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's death: Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala reacts to Arumughaswamy committee report, says 'ready to face inquiry'

Jayalalithaa's death: The Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry concluded that Sasikala, Jayalalithaa`s personal Doctor K S Sivakumar, then Health Secretary Radhakrishnan, C Vijayabaskar who was health Minister then are found to be be at fault and an investigation is to be ordered.

Oct 19, 2022, 08:32 AM IST

MK Stalin elected unopposed as DMK chief for second time

Party veterans Duraimurugan and T R Baalu were also unanimously elected as general secretary and treasurer respectively.

Oct 09, 2022, 12:03 PM IST

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DNA: Disadvantages of Freebie Politics in India

If the politics of freebies is not stopped in India and the weak leadership of the states is not improved, then these situations can happen again in India too. Venezuela is the biggest example of how free politics can make a rich country pauper.

Jul 27, 2022, 00:06 AM IST

O Panneerselvam vs Edappadi K Palaniswami: Battle in AIADMK reaches Election Commission, banks

Edappadi K Palaniswami was elevated to his present position of interim chief of AIADMK and O Panneerselvam and two of his supporters were expelled in the party's highest decision-making body on Monday.

Jul 12, 2022, 20:48 PM IST

OPS Vs EPS: Setback for Panneerselvam, Madras HC gives nod for today's crucial AIADMK meeting

AIADMK tussle: In comparison to OPS, EPS enjoys the support of a large number of party MLAs and district secretaries and today`s meeting is expected to elevate EPS to the post of general secretary and abolish the dual leadership structure.

Jul 11, 2022, 09:59 AM IST

'An Eknath Shinde will emerge' in Tamil Nadu, claims BJP's Annamalai; DMK scoffs at comment

Addressing a BJP protest rally in Chennai on Tuesday, BJP's Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai said that Uddhav Thackeray's son Aaditya has political ambitions and so does MK Stalin's son Udayanidhi.

Jul 06, 2022, 14:50 PM IST

OPS Vs EPS: AIADMK faces 'Unitary' leadership voice again in party meeting

The voices pushing for a single leadership come just about 6 months after the AIADMK amended its bye-laws to strengthen norms to retain the present leadership structure of the top two positions held by O Panneerselvam (Coordinator) and Edappadi K Palaniswami (Co-coordinator).

Jun 15, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

Rajinikanth reconsiders entering politics, will meet members of Rajini Makkal Mandram

Earlier in December 2020, Rajinikanth announced that he would take the ‘political plunge’ and it is ‘now or never’ but did a U-turn after being hospitalized during the shoot of Annaatthe in Hyderabad. The superstar was even supposed to launch his political party on New Year's 2021.

Jul 12, 2021, 11:17 AM IST