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Karur Stampede: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged everyone not to spread disinformation and rumours on social media regarding the Karur stampede in which 41 people lost their lives. Stalin termed the tragedy a terrible incident. He said that a tragedy like this has never happened before, and should never happen again. Expressing sorrow, CM Stalin said that the administration is working tirelessly to help the people. "We have lost 41 lives, including children and women. We have ...Read More >
Karur Stampede: The blame game in the Karur stampede has started as the death toll mounts to 41 on Monday. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's party Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Monday reached the Madras High Court and urged it to refer the probe of the tragedy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The party has taken the decision citing concerns over the impartiality of the state police. General Secretary of TVK's Election Campaign Management Aadhav Arjuna submitted a plea and alleged ...Read More >
SALEM: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday visited the Karur Government Medical College and Hospital, where he paid homage to the 40 people who lost their lives in the stampede at TVK leader Vijay's campaign rally the previous evening. He also met those undergoing treatment and consoled their families. Speaking to reporters after his visit, Palaniswami expressed profound grief, calling it one of the worst tragedies in Indian political history. "I do not wish to blame anyon ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday blamed police lapses and the inexperience of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in conducting political meetings for the Karur stampede that killed 39 people and injured over 80. Speaking to reporters after paying homage to the deceased and enquiring about the injured in Karur GH, Palaniswami said the government and police failed to anticipate the turnout despite prior rallies in four districts showing the scale of public response. ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday said he was "shattered" and was "writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow" after the stampede that took place at his rally in Karur on the previous evening. "No matter who offers words of comfort, the loss of our loved ones is unbearable. Yet, as a member of your family, I intend to provide ₹20 lakh to each family that has lost a loved one and ₹2 lakh to those who are injured and receiving treatment. This amount is, of c ...Read More >
Chennai: The death toll in the stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur rose to 40 while 67 others were undergoing treatment, state health secretary P Senthil Kumar said on Sunday. The stampede took place on Saturday during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhaga (TVK) rally. As the toll mounted, the TVK party, led by actor-politician Vijay, moved the Madras High Court bench in Madurai seeking an independent probe into the stampede. The plea is expected to be heard by the Madurai bench of the high court on Monday. "O ...Read More >
Karur/Chennai: The toll in the September 27 stampede at actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Karur in western Tamil Nadu climbed to 40 on Sunday with over 60 being treated as in-patients, and at least 2 were critical, officials said. As the toll mounted, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved the Madras High Court Madurai Bench seeking a CBI or an independent probe into the stampede. Vijay, facing flak from various quarters, also announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh each to the familie ...Read More >
Karur, September 28: Tamil Nadu Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the devastating stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's rally in Karur. The death toll in the tragedy has climbed to 39, including several women and children, while over 80 people remain injured and under treatment in government and private hospitals. Palaniswami, after consoling the bereaved families at Karur ...Read More >
Chennai, September 28 (IANS) In the wake of the deadly stampede at actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay's campaign rally in Karur, where the toll has risen to 40, the party has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent and transparent investigation into the tragedy. TVK Deputy General Secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar said on Sunday that the party's plea has been listed for urgent hearing before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday at 2.15 p.m. "Ou ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of the deadly stampede at actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay's campaign rally in Karur, where the toll has risen to 40, the party has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent and transparent investigation into the tragedy. TVK Deputy General Secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar said on Sunday that the party's plea has been listed for urgent hearing before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday at 2.15 p.m. ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) Even as the toll in the horrendous stampede at last night's rally of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay rose to 40 with the death of one more person (10 children, 17 women, 13 MEN) a blame game has erupted between the ruling DMK and the principal opposition AIADMK, even as the TVK knocked at the doors of the judiciary, seeking Madras High Court to take a suo motu case and order a probe either by the CBI or a court-monitored Special Investigation Team ( ...Read More >
Chennai: At least 39 people, including 10 minors, died in a stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur on Saturday, September 27, according to a report by NDTV. The youngest victim was reportedly just two years old. Children and young adults among victims As per the report, the list of victims released includes Hemalatha (8), Sailetsana (8), Sai Jeeva (4), Guru Vishnu (2), Sanuj (13), Dharanika (14), Pazhaniammal (11), Kokila (14), Krithik (7) and Kishore (17). Many of the others were ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 27 (PTI) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed the ruling DMK government, stating it would be in ventilator in the next six months indicating the 2026 Assembly polls. The ruling government is pinning all its hopes on former minister V Senthil Balaji, he said, taking a dig at the DMK, at an election campaign here late on Friday. "He (Senthil Balaji) has been in jail for more than 450 days. And now, nobody will come to save those government authorities w ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced key appointments to lead its campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signalling an early and structured push to strengthen its presence in the state. In a statement issued by National General Secretary Arun Singh, the party said BJP National President JP Nadda has appointed two senior leaders to spearhead poll preparations. Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and BJP's National Vice President, has ...Read More >
Chennai: Union govt is obstructing TN's education drive even as other states seek to replicate it, chief minister M K Stalin said at "Kalviyil Sirandha Tamil Nadu" event in Chennai on Thursday. He said, "We must instil fear in those who, unable to bear our progress, try to block it. Our schemes and our achievements will surely make that happen."Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, who participated in the event, said his govt will adopt TN's model and introduce a breakfast scheme next academic year. "I ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 16 (UNI) Ahead of the key Assembly polls due in 7-8 months time, the high level meeting of the Tamil Nadu Unit of the BJP began at Akkarai on the ECR today, coinciding with the visit of key alliance party leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to Delhi. . The meeting was chaired by BJP National General Secretary B L Santosh and all top state party leaders, including TB unit Chief Nainar Nagendran, former President K Annamalai, H Raja, Tamilisai Soundararaja ...Read More >
Chennai, September 16: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami left for New Delhi on Tuesday morning amid the escalating turbulence within the party and shifting political equations in Tamil Nadu. Palaniswami's sudden trip comes after weeks of internal wrangling. Earlier this month, senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan was stripped of his party responsibilities after issuing a ten-day ultimatum demanding the re-induction of expelled functionaries. Dissatisfied with the move, Sengotta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tursday arrived in New Delhi ahead of his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During his visit to the national capital, EPS will also meet the newly elected Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan. Also Read | Mandi Cloudburst: Flashflood Triggered by Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Roads Inund ...Read More >
V K Sasikala has urged AIADMK factions to unite before the 2026 Assembly election, emphasizing the necessity of a merger for electoral success. Echoing this sentiment, senior leader K A Sengottaiyan called for unity, setting a deadline for Edappadi K Palaniswami. However, T T V Dhinakaran dismissed the possibility of accepting Palaniswami as the Chief Ministerial candidate. Ousted former AIADMK interim general secretary V K Sasikala on Monday appealed for a unification of AIADMK factions before ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 16 (ANI): AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for extending consistent support to his party, especially after the demise of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, while strongly criticising the DMK government for its alleged failures in maintaining law and order in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a public meeting in Chennai to mark the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister CN Annadurai, Palaniswami said tha ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami left for New Delhi on Tuesday morning amid the escalating turbulence within the party and shifting political equations in Tamil Nadu. Palaniswami's sudden trip comes after weeks of internal wrangling. Earlier this month, senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan was stripped of his party responsibilities after issuing a ten-day ultimatum demanding the re-induction of expelled functionaries. Dissatisfied with the mov ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 16 (ANI): AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for extending consistent support to his party, especially after the demise of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, while strongly criticising the DMK government for its alleged failures in maintaining law and order in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a public meeting in Chennai to mark the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister CN Annadurai, Palaniswami said tha ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Bringing in the Election Commission (ECI) in its feud against PMK founder S Ramadoss-led faction, the loyalists of his son Anbumani Ramadoss cited a letter from EC to claim that it has recognised the latter as the party president till August 2026, a claim rejected by the rivals. Advocate K Balu, a key member of the Anbumani camp, claimed that the ECI has accepted resolutions passed at the general council meeting last month and displayed a letter from the panel reaffirming the mango sym ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday firmly rejected the renewed demand from senior leader KA Sengottaiyan for reinducting those who drifted away, including former CM O Panneerselvam and AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, into the party. Addressing a party meeting organised to celebrate the 117th birth anniversary of late chief minister CN Annadurai here, Palaniswami, without taking the names of the leaders, asked the cadre if he should allow the person (Panneerselvam), w ...Read More >
Erode: In a virtual climbdown from the combative position he adopted earlier, senior AIADMK leader K A Sengottaiyan said on Monday that he was merely voicing the opinion of cadres when he demanded reinstatement of expelled leaders.As his ten day deadline to commence the process of reinstating the leaders ended on Monday, Sengottaiyan reduced his ultimatum to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to an appeal. '' Those concerned must recognise the sentiments of cadres and the public. My ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Hours ahead of his visit to Delhi to meet senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami admitted that the BJP-led Union government had safeguarded his regime, and added that that was the reason why his party remained faithful to the Centre-ruling party. After late leader J Jayalalithaa passed away, some vested interests had attempted to appropriate the AIADMK and dismantle its government. At that juncture, it was the BJP government ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised Chief Minister M K Stalin for "spreading false information" regarding employment generation and foreign investments in an attempt to deceive the people of the state. However, he said such attempts would prove futile, as the public is well-informed and capable of recognising misinformation and false narratives. Addressing a public meeting held to commemorate the 117th birth anniversary of former Chie ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 15 (UNI) With the national capital turning out to be the epicentre of the internal feud in the AIADMK, heading the NDA in Tamil Nadu, its General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), is heading to meet the BJP's master poll strategist and union Home Minister Amit Shah tomorrow to sort out the issues in the wake of the rebellion led by party veteran and former Minister KA Sengottaiyan. Though EPS' trip to Delhi is trotted to be a meeting with CP Radha ...Read More >
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