AIADMK CONFERENCE
Ex-Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam supporters quit his faction, call for unity in AIADMK
Two supporters of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ousted AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam have quit his faction and blamed him for "choosing a wrong path." They teamed up with former AIADMK leader K C Palanisami and appealed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and Panneerselvam to merge their factions and strive for the united AIADMK's victory in the 2026 Assembly election.
DMK says AIADMK chief Palaniswami does not oppose BJP and Guv Ravi
Referring to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment about the Aryan-Dravidian narrative, the DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' said the AIADMK top leader 'struggled' to oppose the BJP and Ravi, who functioned as that party's 'representative.'
"Not just AIADMK, more parties will break ties with BJP": Sanjay Raut slams BJP and NDA
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has stated that more parties will break ties with the BJP after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) ended its alliance with the ruling party. Raut criticized the NDA alliance, stating that without Shiv Sena and Akali Dal, it is weak. The AIADMK's decision is seen as a setback for the BJP, coming just months before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and key state assembly elections.
AIADMK and BJP are pretending to be 'fighting,' are still on friendly terms, claims Stalin
DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin dismissed the standoff between AIADMK and BJP as a pretense, stating that they were actually on good terms. He criticized the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various issues, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the women's reservation bill, questioning their commitment to implementation.
"Will face defeat for..." O Panneerselvam slams DMK government amid row over Sanatan Dharma
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam criticized the DMK government in Tamil Nadu for using 'Sanatana Dharma' to divert attention from their failures. He condemned DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's speech where he advocated for eradicating Sanatana Dharma. Panneerselvam accused the DMK of lacking equality within their own party.
AIADMK conference commences in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, Edappadi K Palaniswami hoists party flag
A state conference of AIADMK commenced in Madurai's Valayankulam on Sunday with former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami hoisting the party flag. This is the first state conference of the party after Edappadi K Palaniswami was sworn in as general secretary of AIADMK after he prevailed in the protracted power tussle with former CM O Panneerselvam.
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First AIADMK state conference with Palaniswami as general secretary to be held in Madurai
The first state conference of AIADMK after former CM Edappadi Palaniswami was sworn in as general secretary of AIADMK is scheduled to be held in Madurai on August 20. Madurai has been chosen as the venue for the state conference to disprove the allegation that the AIADMK has weakened in South Tamil Nadu after the removal of the former CM O. Panneerselvam from the southern district of Theni.
NDA not an alliance of compulsion but of contribution; no party is big or small in this alliance, says PM Modi
"NDA is the legacy of (former PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee," Modi said. The PM further said that India has a long tradition of coalitions, but those coalitions that are formed with negativity have never succeeded, and the NDA is based on coalition and contribution, not compulsions.
AIADMK hits out at BJP chief for remarks against Jaya, calls Annamalai 'irresponsible, immature'
This is the first time the AIADMK has condemned Annamalai in such harsh terms and even passed a resolution against him. Palaniswami had chaired the meeting at the party office here. Lashing out at the BJP chief for his alleged comment on their leader on Monday, the resolution said the party cadres and public are agitated and aggrieved over the criticism.
Alliance with BJP to continue, says AIADMK General Secretary
BJP insiders said the party was keen to contest at least 10 seats, including South Chennai, Nilgiris, Tirunelveli, Sivaganga, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. BJP contested only five seats last time. It has managed to win Coimbatore and Kanyakumari in different LS polls
AIADMK sets the ball rolling for EPS' ultimate elevation; Panneerselvam slams rival camp for "pickpocket-like" approach
The OPS camp decried the election process and senior party leader Panruti S Ramachandran said they will move the court over the issue, even as Panneerselvam indicated he will meet the people on the matter. A large conference will be held in Tiruchirappalli early April as part of the next course of action, he added.
Very serious crisis in Sri Lanka, naturally worry about spillover: Jaishankar at all-party meet
Sri Lanka is facing "a very serious crisis" that makes India naturally worried, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told an all-party meeting here on Tuesday and dismissed suggestions about such a situation arising in India.
AIADMK meet picks Palaniswami as its supreme leader
In total, 16 resolutions were adopted. While Panneerselvam is the party treasurer, senior leader and former Minister C Vijayabaskar presented accounts related to party finances in the meet. It is seen as a clear indication that OPS would soon be eased out of his position.
DMK govt planning for future to regain Tamil Nadu's lost pride: Stalin
After a massive electoral victory last year, Stalin took over the reins of Tamil Nadu at a time the state was staring at a huge debt situation.
MK Stalin sworn in as new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; here is the list of other top ministers
As many as 33 other election winners from the party were also sworn in along with Stalin. These include 15 new entrants and 19 former ministers. Among those sworn in, there were two women ministers.
NDA government will continue in Tamil Nadu: Nadda
Nadda offered his prayers at the Sri Dharbaranyeswarar temple on his arrival in Puducherry, followed by a roadshow in the constituency.
Tamil Nadu polls: BJP irked with AIADMK for pledge to revoke CAA
While the DMK's stand comes as no surprise considering it has been vocal about its dissent towards the CAA throughout, the AIADMK's flip-flop on the issue has baffled its alliance partner, the BJP.
Tamil Nadu polls: BJP to contest 20 seats in alliance with AIADMK
In the 2016 assembly elections, the AIADMK had won 134 seats, DMK bagged 80 seats and Congress had managed to secure only eight seats. The BJP drew a blank.
Will target anyone who is an "enemy" to people: Kamal Haasan
"Earlier you said I never criticised him (Stalin)... what shall I do. When I decide that someone is people's enemy, then there is no difference between this person or other. Every (such person) has to be attacked... they will face the music," Haasan said.
Now, AIADMK announces Rs 1,500 payout to women family heads
Greeting the women, he said for their welfare, six Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders would be provided free of cost every year, but did not specify any criteria for availing these benefits.
Prakash Javadekar skips posers on NDA's CM pick for Tamil Nadu 2021 polls, ties with partner AIADMK
BJP, a junior partner in the AIADMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, showing reluctance in immediately endorsing the candidature of Chief Minister K Palaniswami as the CM nominee of the entire coalition has led to speculations in social media, including accusations of 'arm twisting' by the saffron party.
Rajinikanth’s reluctance to follow through on his promises make it hard to take him seriously
His fiery tone, trademark gesticulations and lectern-thumping all added up to this: he was not going to be his non-existent party’s chief ministerial face in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls in 2021, and, what’s worse, he wouldn’t say when this party would be launched.
Rajinikanth roots for 'upsurge' among Tamil Nadu people to enter politics
"I never aspired to become Chief Minister, not even in my dreams,"said Rajinikanth. He said he could not imagine himself sitting in the legislative assembly as CM and wanted the media and others to stop portraying him as a future chief minister. Rajinikanth had on December 31, 2017 asserted that he will enter politics for sure and fight the 2021 Assembly elections.
Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa joins BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls next year
Rajya Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu Sasikala Pushpa, who was expelled from the AIADMK in 2016, joined the ruling BJP on Sunday. She was involved in an altercation with a DMK MP in 2016 and was accused of slapping him. Subsequently, the then AIADMK supremo and former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa had expelled her from the party.
After Lok Sabha poll debacle, AIADMK legislator raises demand for 'single leader' to steer party
Lack of a charismatic leadership after the demise of Amma was also among the reasons for the Lok Sabha poll debacle, he said.
Political heat returns to Jaya death probe as AIADMK Minister demands Special Investigation
O Panneerselvam had spearheaded the campaign against VK Sasikala, alleging foul play by the family during the time Jayalalithaa was in hospital.
After Stalin's barb on MGR event, AIADMK hits back
Senior party leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar said not even 10 per cent the amount spent for the conference by the DMK government in 2010 was being spent now to hold the centenary celebrations.
Symbol allotment brings AIADMK out of slumber
The Election Commission order has not laid to rest the speculations and reports on the relationship between the two Palaniswami and Panneerselvam.
UK doctor reveals details behind Jaya's death 'mystery': Major points from his press conference in TN
UK based Dr Richard Beale, who treated Jaya, said the former Tamil Nadu chief minister was critically ill and an acute sepsis led to her death.
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