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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has cancelled his election campaign scheduled in Chennai on Monday. According to sources from the party, Vijay had planned to campaign in the Villivakkam and T Nagar constituencies. Although permission for the campaign was granted, the party alleged that the time allotted by the police to move between the two locations was insufficient. Citing these restrictions and time constraints, Vijay decided to call o ...Read More >
Amid speculation over K Annamalai's absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest," reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the Nat ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Laxman on Sunday said the party is confident of forming governments in several states, including Tamil Nadu, while targeting the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He alleged the Stalin-led government is corrupt and focused on family interests, adding that people in the state are looking for change and better governance. Also Read | UP Government Launches 'Safe Mobility Program', Over 1,000 Women To Be Trained as E-Ricks ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Laxman on Sunday said the party is confident of forming governments in several states, including Tamil Nadu, while targeting the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He alleged the Stalin-led government is corrupt and focused on family interests, adding that people in the state are looking for change and better governance. Speaking to the reporters, Laxman said, "We are definitely forming the government in Assam, Bengal, T ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Sunday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will emerge as victorious and form the next government in Tamil Nadu. Exuding confidence that NDA will emerge as victorious, Goyal said, "A superb campaign has started. Tomorrow, all our candidates will be filing the nomination and there is a lot of enthusiasm on the ground. We will certain ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 5 (UNI) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday named P Viswanthan as its candidate for the Melur seat in Madurai for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal announced the candidate for the Melur seat on the eve of the last date for filing of nominations. With this, the National party has announced candidates for all the 28 seats allotted to it as per the seat sharing pact by the ruling DMK, heading the multi-party Secular Progres ...Read More >
The election results will be announced on May 4. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Congress announced 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23 * K Selvaperunthagai will contest from Sriperumbudur SC constituency * S Rajesh Kumar is fielded from Killiyoor constituency Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Congress on Friday announced a list of 27 candidates for the April 23 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. ...Read More >
In Thoothukudi, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath officially filed his nomination on Saturday for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections 2026. The filing took place in the presence of party leaders, workers, and supporters, who gathered in large numbers to show solidarity. Party members expressed strong confidence in Srinath's chances, highlighting the party's growing influence in the constituency and their determination to secure a decisive win. With several can ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): With Tamil Nadu Assembly elections near, DMK candidate Karthik Mohan on Sunday conducted a door-to-door campaign in the Villivakkam constituency. Karthik Mohan is the son of MK Mohan, the DMK MLA representing the Anna Nagar constituency. He has been fielded against AIADMK's SR Vijayakumar, who is an ex-MP. Speaking to ANI while campaigning, Mohan expressed confidence in a victory, asserting that Villivakkam is a stronghold for the party. "The const ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) candidate from Thiruchirappalli West, Rajasekaran, slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, saying that it has taken unprecedented loans and has put the people of Tamil Nadu under debt. Speaking to ANI, he underlined that Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK candidate, KN Nehru, has been accused of corruption-related complaints by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). "I am contesting against DMK Minist ...Read More >
CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday criticised the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin during an election campaign at Saidapet, where he canvassed for AMMK candidate G Senthamizhan in the AIADMK-led alliance. Anbumani said several sections, including teachers, sanitation workers and village staff, of protesting as they felt "betrayed" by the government. He said leaders like Periyar E V Ramasamy, CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi stood for social justice, but alleged the pr ...Read More >
CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday criticised the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin during an election campaign at Saidapet, where he canvassed for AMMK candidate G Senthamizhan in the AIADMK-led alliance. Anbumani said several sections, including teachers, sanitation workers and village staff, of protesting as they felt "betrayed" by the government. He said leaders like Periyar E V Ramasamy, CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi stood for social justice, but alleged the pr ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: New entrants, regional satraps, and national players are all trying to carve out space in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election is shaping up as one of the most closely watched contests in recent years, with a mix of established power centres and new political entrants redefining the landscape. While the core battle remains between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led alliance, the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay ha ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial strategy meeting with Tamil Nadu BJP core committee members here on Saturday to devise the election and the campaign strategy for the April 23 Assembly elections. The closed-door session, held at a star hotel in Guindy where Mr Modi stayed overnight upon his return after holding a road show in Puducherry, focused on strengthening grassroots mobilisation and improving coordination with alliance partners. The meeting is seen as par ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath on Saturday filed his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency. The nomination was submitted in accordance with election procedures, in the presence of several key party functionaries and supporters. Many party leaders and cadres participated in the nomination filing event and expressed their strong support for Srinath. They al ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath on Saturday filed his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency. The nomination was submitted in accordance with election procedures, in the presence of several key party functionaries and supporters. Many party leaders and cadres participated in the nomination filing event and expressed their strong support for Srinath. They al ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4: Following his exclusion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, former state BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest." Briefing reporters at Chennai airport, Annamalai expressed gratitude to the party high command for respecting his decision, adding that he had already submitted a written communication stating that he would not contest from any const ...Read More >
Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 1 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs 8,000 coupons provided to people to enable the purchasing of household items such as televisions and refrigerators. The Deputy CM said that laptops have already been provided to 10 lakh college students. "Coupons worth Rs 8000 would be provided, enabling people to purchase essential household items such as TVs, refrigerators, and wa ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4: In the midst of election campaigning in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met renowned music composer Ramesh Vinayakam and his family in Chennai, where he explored the Gamaka Box Notation System and participated in a musical session. In a post in X, PM Modi wrote, "In the midst of election campaigning, had the opportunity to meet Thiru Ramesh Vinayakam Ji and his family in Chennai. Ramesh Ji is a music composer and has devoted his life to popularising Indian ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): In the midst of election campaigning in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met renowned music composer Ramesh Vinayakam and his family in Chennai, where he explored the Gamaka Box Notation System and participated in a musical session. In a post in X, PM Modi wrote, "In the midst of election campaigning, had the opportunity to meet Thiru Ramesh Vinayakam Ji and his family in Chennai. Ramesh Ji is a music composer and has devoted his ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Following his exclusion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, former state BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest." Briefing reporters at Chennai airport, Annamalai expressed gratitude to the party high command for respecting his decision, adding that he had already submitted a written communication stating that he woul ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Following his exclusion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, former state BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest." Briefing reporters at Chennai airport, Annamalai expressed gratitude to the party high command for respecting his decision, adding that he had already submitted a written communication stating that he woul ...Read More >
Chennai: As smaller parties rally behind the Dravidian majors, ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK have allowed their allies in a direct duel in 21 constituencies in the April 23 Assembly election to prove their strength in their respective strongholds. These smaller parties, divided among the two major combines - the SPA (under the DMK) and the AIADMK-led NDA - will have the backing of the Dravidian majors, respectively, but they would have to eventually demonstrate their individual influence amo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai was not included in the list of 27 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections announced by the party on Friday.When asked about the move, state president Nainal Nagendra said, "The decision was taken by the party high command". The differences with the party surfaced days ago when Annamalai was absent from the Coimbatore airport during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.However, just hours after the candidate list was released, Annama ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai was not included in the party's list of 27 candidates released on Friday for the upcoming assembly elections.When asked about the move, state president Nainar Nagendra said the "decision was taken by the party high command."The development comes days after differences between Annamalai and the party surfaced, following his absence at Coimbatore airport during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.However, just hours after the names of the candida ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Friday announced its list of 27 candidates for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Among the key candidates, Tamil Nadu Congress PCC chief K Selvaperunthagai will contest from the Sriperumbudur Assembly Constituency, while former MP Dr A Chella Kumar will represent Krishnagiri Assembly Constituency. Also Read | LPG Supply Stable: Delivering 28 Lakh Cylinders Daily Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Says ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Friday released its list of 27 candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, nearly a month after finalising its seat-sharing deal with the ruling DMK. The list, released just ahead of the April 6 nomination deadline, covers all the constituencies allocated to the party barring Melur, where internal differences appear to have held up a decision. TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai has been renominated from Sriperumbudur (SC), while Leg ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After multiple rounds of talks amid internal factionalism, the Congress high command on Friday released a list of 27 candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu assembly election. The party is yet to finalise its candidate for the Melur constituency while 12 out of the 18 sitting MLAs have been renominated.Among those named is G K M Tamil Kumaran, son of PMK floor leader in TN assembly G K Mani, who joined the Congress last Saturday. He has been fielded from the vanniyar-dominated Pennagaram ...Read More >
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