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Tamil Nadu Polls: After prolonged hesitation, intense negotiations, and compromise, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) have joined hands for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. However, lingering doubts and mutual suspicions continue to cast a shadow over the partnership. Despite all this, the alliance is poised to mount challenge to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). They showed some photos of joint ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Leema Rose, wife of "Lottery King" Santiago Martin, filed her nomination from the Lalgudi constituency as an AIADMK candidate on Monday, ANI reported. With declared assets exceeding Rs 1,049 crore, she is the richest candidate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.According to her election affidavit, Leema Rose reported an income of Rs 9.82 crore for 2024-25. Her husband Santiago Martin declared an income of Rs 11.39 crore, while their son Jose Daison Martin reported Rs 1 ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai welcomed the Madurai District Court's verdict, pronouncing the death penalty in the Sathankulam custodial death case, stating that justice was achieved through the CBI probe and DMK government's cooperation. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he asked AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who was the Chief Minister in June 2020 when the custodial death incident occurred, to apologise to the pu ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai welcomed the Madurai District Court's verdict, pronouncing the death penalty in the Sathankulam custodial death case, stating that justice was achieved through the CBI probe and DMK government's cooperation. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he asked AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who was the Chief Minister in June 2020 when the custodial death incident occurred, to apologise to the pu ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Leema Rose, wife of Lottery King Santiago Martin, contesting from AIADMK on Monday, filed her nomination from the Lalgudi constituency, making her the richest candidate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. In her election affidavit, Leema Rose declared an income of Rs 9.82 crore for 2024-25. Her husband, Santiago Martin's income of Rs 11.39 crore, while their son Jose Daison Martin has declared Rs 19.56 crore. The affidavit shows L ...Read More >
The filing of nomination papers for the upcoming State Assembly elections for constituencies in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts concluded on Monday. The Election Commission had set April 6 as the last date for filing the papers for contesting the polls. The constituencies in the three districts in north Tamil Nadu witnessed a flurry of activities with the candidates, accompanied by party workers, and alliance party members, taking out roadshows as a show of strength while proce ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday campaigned in support of State Minister and party candidate Govi Chezhiaan in Thiruvadamarudur. Earlier, he also held a campaign in the Viralimalai constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for DMK candidate K K Chellapandian. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the political situation in Tamil Nadu has significantly changed following the formation of the NDA alliance and after the seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing the media here, he asserted that people in the state are now looking towards the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. Reddy claimed that the ...Read More >
TN Assembly Polls: "No sun, only lotus will bloom," says Tamilisai Soundararajan after filing nomination from Mylapore Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Mylapore Assembly constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, filed her nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Monday in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking after filing her nomination, Soundararajan expressed confidence in the party's prospects, usin ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday campaigned in support of State Minister and party candidate Govi Chezhiaan in Thiruvadamarudur. Earlier, he also held a campaign in the Viralimalai constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for DMK candidate K K Chellapandian. Addressing a public gathering, Udhayanidhi thanked people for their support and expressed confidenc ...Read More >
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Monday expressed confidence that the secular progressive alliance (SPA) will win 200 constituencies in the upcoming assembly elections, attributing it to the legacy and influence of Vijayakanth and M Karunanidhi. She stated that the public's growing support wherever she campaigns ensures their victory. Premalatha added that those aligned with DMDK understand the all ...Read More >
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakant asserted on Sunday (April 5, 2026) that Leader of Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami did not keep his promise of giving one Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK as agreed during the electoral pact between the two parties for 2024 Parliamentary elections. She was responding to Mr. Palaniswami's claim that he had not entered into any pact with DMDK on Rajya Sabha seat during Parliamentary polls in 202 ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday labelled the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government "corrupt", stating that the MK Stalin government was harmful for the people of Tamil Nadu. Speaking to ANI, Goyal said, "This (DMK) is a corrupt government. This government has to go. This government has been very harmful to the people of Tamil Nadu. After the election, if by mistake, people also vote for DMK, Udhayanidhi Stalin will become the Chief ...Read More >
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Monday expressed confidence that the secular progressive alliance (SPA) will win 200 constituencies in the upcoming assembly elections, attributing it to the legacy and influence of Vijayakanth and M Karunanidhi. She stated that the public's growing support wherever she campaigns ensures their victory. Premalatha added that those aligned with DMDK understand the all ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday labelled the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government "corrupt", stating that the MK Stalin government was harmful for the people of Tamil Nadu. Speaking to ANI, Goyal said, "This (DMK) is a corrupt government. This government has to go. This government has been very harmful to the people of Tamil Nadu. After the election, if by mistake, people also vote for DMK, Udhayanidhi Stalin will become the Chief ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Mylapore Assembly constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, filed her nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Monday in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking after filing her nomination, Soundararajan expressed confidence in the party's prospects, using a symbolic remark to underscore her optimism. "The nature itself has indicated - there is no Sun, and Lotus will bloo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday called off his scheduled election campaign in Chennai, citing logistical constraints imposed by local authorities.Vijay was set to campaign in the Villivakkam and T Nagar constituencies. While police had granted permission for the events, the party alleged that the time allocated to travel between the two locations was insufficient, news agency ANI reported quoting party sources.Citing these restrictions, Vijay decided to cancel the ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Following the celebrations, Anbil Mahesh P ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday inaugurated its election campaign office for the Tiruchirappalli West Assembly constituency as part of preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The campaign office was formally opened by DMK candidate and Minister KN Nehru at Thillai Nagar. Also Read | Karnal: Man Puts Cobra's Head in His Mouth, Dies After It Bites Him; Video Goes Viral. Nehru, contesting from the constituenc ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday inaugurated its election campaign office for the Tiruchirappalli West Assembly constituency as part of preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The campaign office was formally opened by DMK candidate and Minister KN Nehru at Thillai Nagar. Nehru, contesting from the constituency under the Secular Progressive Alliance, paid floral tributes to the portraits of iconic Dravidian ...Read More >
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. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 6, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Pric ...Read More >
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 >
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Sunday announced that he won't be contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. This came days after his party named him its candidate from the Kattumannarkoil constituency. The VCK is headed to the forthcoming polls as a part of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which is led by Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK. Thirumavalavan framed his decision to pull out of the Assembly elections as a way to "ensure the uni ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK candidate from Kolathur Assembly Constituency, MK Stalin, emphasised the importance of voting for the DMK and the secular progressive alliance in Tamil Nadu. "I have come from the soil of Madurai, where Kannagi sought justice, to condemn those who betray Tamil Nadu and to seek victory for those who work for its development. I have come to seek your support for the future growth of Tamil Nadu and to request your valuable v ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK candidate from Kolathur Assembly Constituency, MK Stalin, emphasised the importance of voting for the DMK and the secular progressive alliance in Tamil Nadu. "I have come from the soil of Madurai, where Kannagi sought justice, to condemn those who betray Tamil Nadu and to seek victory for those who work for its development. I have come to seek your support for the future growth of Tamil Nadu and to request your valua ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Where does the tax money paid by Tamil Nadu to the Union government go, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin asked on Sunday, mounting a sharp counter to Union Minister Piyush Goyal and defending the State's fiscal and development record. Addressing campaign meetings in Madurai after introducing candidates of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), Stalin rejected Piyush Goyal's criticism that Tamil Nadu lacked development projects and faced mounting debt. "Without any un ...Read More >
Chennai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political parties have entered the final phase of candidate selection and campaign mobilisation. The Congress, a key ally in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has been allotted 28 constituencies for the 2026 Assembly elections. The party has now announced its candidate for the Melur Assembly constituency. After days of internal discussions and reported differences among senior leaders, the ...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): BJP candidate from Mylapore Assembly constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Sunday, alleged that the Congress party is opposing the Women's Reservation Bill. Speaking to reporters, Soundararajan said that Congress is "blocking the way" and therefore stands against the Bill, adding that such opposition "cannot be excused." Also Read | UP Government Launches 'Safe Mobility Program', Over 1,000 Women To Be Trained as E-Rickshaw Pilots To Ensure Safe ...Read More >
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