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CM Stalin calls BSP leader's murder 'deeply saddening,' orders swift justice
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the assassination of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, Mr. Armstrong, by unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai. He ordered the police to conduct the case expeditiously and bring the culprits to justice. Eight suspects have been arrested and a special team has been formed to investigate the murder.
BSP leader's killing: Party supremo Mayawati to visit Chennai tomorrow; appeals for peace
BSP Tamil Nadu head K Armstrong was murdered near Perambur residence. Mayawati will visit Chennai, urging action. Chennai police arrested eight suspects; CM MK Stalin conveyed condolences, ordered expedited probe. BSP workers gathered at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital mortuary, staged road roko and sit-in protests on Poonamallee High Road, demanding CBI probe.
Rahul Gandhi "deeply shocked" at BSP leader's "abhorrent" killing, confident TN govt "will ensure culprits brought to justice"
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), near his residence in Chennai. He extended heartfelt condolences to Armstrong's family, friends, and followers, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu Congress leaders are in close contact with the state government to ensure swift justice for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also condemned the assassination, assuring expedited police action to bring the perpetrators to justice. BSP Chief Mayawati strongly condemned the killing, urging the state government to swiftly punish those responsible.
Armstrong killing: Chennai police detain BSP protesters for obstructing traffic
After BSP leader K Armstrong's tragic murder near his Chennai home, BSP workers protested outside the hospital where his body was autopsied, demanding a CBI inquiry and CM Stalin's resignation. The protest caused traffic chaos, leading to several detentions by Chennai Police. BSP chief Mayawati plans to visit Chennai, urging peace and immediate government action. Meanwhile, CM Stalin assured swift justice for the suspects arrested in the case, expressing condolences to Armstrong's family and supporters.
Palaniswami slams CM MK Stalin over killing of AIADMK office-bearer
Expressing shock over the killing of a party functionary and seeking immediate action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the crime, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday slammed Chief Minister M K Stalin over law and order in the state. It is an irony that Chief Minister Stalin is boasting of excellent law and order maintenance while people are always 'in fear,' be it day or night, Palaniswami, the leader of opposition claimed.
Unanimous assembly resolution by Tamil Nadu to scrap NEET
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, urging the Union government to scrap it. The resolution called for state governments to allow medical admissions based on class 12 marks, as before NEET was introduced. The resolution also urged the Union government to approve a 2022 bill seeking exemption from NEET for state students.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to scrap NEET amid controversy
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the union government to scrap the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) and allow state governments to conduct medical admissions based on class 12 marks. This resolution, introduced by Chief Minister MK Stalin, follows uproar over a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024 exam and the postponement of NEET-PG 2024. Regional parties like Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) supported the resolution.
Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution for Centre to take up caste-wise census
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to conduct a caste-based census, along with the pending population census since 2021. The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister MK Stalin, emphasized the importance of a caste-based census for ensuring equal rights and opportunities in education, economy, and employment.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Appavu suspends AIADMK MLAs for a day over ruckus on hooch tragedy
Speaker M Appavu suspended AIADMK MLAs for one day in Tamil Nadu Assembly amid ruckus over Kallakurichi hooch tragedy discussion. Speaker Appavu acted on DMK Minister Nehru's request but CM Stalin intervened for only one day suspension. He criticised AIADMK's disruptive behavior. The Death toll in hooch tragedy rose to 59.
Congress, INDIA bloc leaders hail Rahul Gandhi on birthday
Birthday wishes poured in for Rahul Gandhi as he turned 54 on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that his qualities of unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the Constitution and his emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices set him apart. Gandhi, a former Congress president and MP from Rae Bareli, has instructed all Congress workers to avoid any grand celebrations, and instead celebrate this occasion by engaging in humanitarian efforts and charity.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa seems set for reelection after key party says it will back him
South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally signed a coalition agreement with Cyril Ramaphosa's African National Congress, ensuring he will be reelected in Parliament for a second term. The DA, once the ANC's biggest political foe, will now support Ramaphosa and continue the ANC's three-decade hold on the presidency. The DA, the second largest party in Parliament, has a potentially decisive number of lawmakers.
Kanimozhi named parliamentary party leader of DMK
Tamil Nadu Congress Party (DMK) MP Kanimozhi has been appointed as the parliamentary party leader, above the party's floor leader in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The appointment is seen as an attempt by the first family of Tamil Nadu to maintain the key post, while party leaders claim she has been awarded for her active campaigning during the Lok Sabha polls. Kanimozhi, a poet and writer, entered politics in 2007 after the death of Murasoli Maran and was seen as an envoy of her father and then DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Karunanidhi.
INDIA bloc's regional allies outdo Congress in putting check on BJP
As the opposition INDIA bloc leaders analysed election results, they acknowledged that the regional allies played a key role in denying BJP a majority, while Congress struggled in direct battles with BJP. The grand old party relied on defeating smaller parties and high-performing allies. Stellar performances by key allies like SP, AITMC, SS, NCP, and DMK were crucial in countering BJP's dominance, with Congress performing better in states where BJP was weaker.
Mandate of Tamil Nadu voters is in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming PM: Congress' Jothimani
Election Commission declares BJP's 240-seat victory in Lok Sabha elections. NDA and INDIA bloc plan future strategies. Key leaders convene for discussions in Delhi, shaping post-election scenarios.
DMK's Kanimozhi says voting pattern in 2024 Lok Sabha election is against PM Modi
As the INDIA bloc performed better than anticipated and the BJP fell short of the halfway mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha, DMK leader Kanimozhi on Wednesday said that the pattern of voting in the 2024 election is against the BJP government at the Centre.
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election on Wednesday, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid and brought it to power under Nelson Mandela. The final results are still to be formally declared by the independent electoral commission that ran the election.
Jacob Zuma's party emerges big winner in South Africa
MK is not going to win the election and is unlikely to be a coalition partner, analysts say, while Zuma is barred from standing for parliament because of a conviction for contempt of court. But the party, which advocates nationalising land and banks and scrapping the constitution, is on course to unseat the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma's home region. With results from about 70% of polling stations in, MK was in third place on Friday with 12.6% of votes. The ANC had 41.5%, down from 57.5% in the last 2019 election.
Lok Sabha Elections: In India's political landscape, tensions among states are most dangerous divide
India's weeks-long election is reaching its conclusion as the remaining 164 of 543 constituencies in the lower house of parliament vote by June 1. The focus has been on religious and caste divides, but tensions between Indian states are prominent. Regional parties are leading opposition to the BJP, with concerns of power imbalances and federalism threats. The next government faces challenges in managing growing regional tensions and maintaining national unity. The BJP's dominance and regional alliances will shape India's political landscape in the coming years.
Culture of drugs, violence no different from DMK culture, says BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan
BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan accused ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu of promoting drug culture and violence. Soundararajan claimed DMK members are involved in drug peddling and criticized the government's inaction. She highlighted instances of weapons found in public places, linking it to the alleged nexus between DMK, police, and drug peddlers.
A storm will come & eject Modi govt, says Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said Modi was insulting and attacking the culture, history and language of Tamil people. "Nobody cares if you like dosa or vada, we care if you like the Tamil language," he said. "We care whether you respect Tamil history and we care about what you are doing for the future of this country and Tamil Nadu. My elder brother Stalin said that the biggest scam in the world is the electoral bonds scam... This is the single biggest act of corruption done by anybody in the world. And Mr Modi calls it 'cleaning politics.'"
CAA repeal, more autonomy to states, annulling Article 361 in DMK manifesto
The party has fielded Dayanidhi Maran from Central Chennai, Kanimozhi from Thoothukudi, TR Balu from Sriperumbudur and A Raja from Nilgiri. Out of 39 seats, the party has announced candidates for 21 constituencies, leaving nine for Congress and remaining for other allies.
Bomb comments: DMK moves ECI against BJP’s Karandlaje, refuses to buy her apology
The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against MoS (agriculture) Shobha Karandlaje for her remarks linking Tamil people to the recent IED blast in Bengaluru. The DMK sought stern action, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin demanded legal action against her for threatening peace and unity.
DMK Manifesto is an absolute failure: BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan hits out at MK Stalin
Hitting back at the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan questioned how often the former meeting with the governor while calling for having "good relations" with the Raj Bhavan office.
'People from Tamil Nadu plant bombs': DMK complains against BJP's Shobha Karandlaje over Rameshwaram blast remarks
The ruling party in Tamil Nadu, DMK, has lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for her controversial remarks linking people from Tamil Nadu to the Rameshwaram cafe blast in Bengaluru. Karandlaje's comments, made during a protest, sparked condemnation from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi. They criticized the remarks as reckless and called for action against hate speech. The DMK complaint alleges that Karandlaje's statement aims to create enmity between people of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and violates the Model Code of Conduct.
Our alliance is set to continue for the 2024 Lok Sabha election: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
DMK has so far finalised seat-sharing deals with allies CPI (M), CPI, IUML and KMDK, besides MDMK and VCK. MDMK, IUML and KMDK (DMK Symbol) each to get one seat while VCK, CPM, CPI get two seats each in the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress will contest the lone seat in Puducherry.
What central projects have we stalled, Stalin asks, responding to PM's allegations
The chief minister was responding to Modi's claim that there was lack of cooperation from the DMK-led TN government in implementing central projects in the state. The PM made these claims during his public address on Wednesday in Tirunelveli, in the southern part of the state.
LS polls: DMK allots two seats each to CPI, CPI (M)
The M K Stalin-led DMK, which leads the multi-party Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the state, had earlier shared one seat each to its allies IUML and Kongu Desiya Murpokku Kazhagam (KMDK) for the upcoming polls.
DMK newspaper ad shows 'China rocket': PM Modi slams party, says 'insulted scientists'
A controversial newspaper ad in Tamil Nadu, featuring Modi and Stalin with a rocket displaying a Chinese flag, sparks debate. PM Modi condemned it, accusing DMK of disrespecting Indian scientists. Modi also accused DMK and Congress of dividing the nation, vowing BJP's commitment to Tamil Nadu's development.
"PM Modi speaks as if he is in opposition; Congress the ruling party," alleges CM MK Stalin
On his arrival here from Spain, completing his foreign tour to attract investments, Stalin said investment commitments to the tune of Rs 3,440 crore have been made by several companies during his visit abroad and that showed the confidence of multinational firms in Tamil Nadu and the DMK regime.
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