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Assembly by-elections: 10-2 win to deter defections, boost opposition confidence
The INDIA bloc's 10-2 by-elections success, highlighted by defections, saw an independent win. BJP suffered losses in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, with Congress gaining strength. Mallikarjun Kharge critiqued BJP. AITC, led by Mamata Banerjee, retained key seats. Aam Aadmi Party won Jalandhar West, while DMK retained Vikravandi. Kumari Selja praised the trend as Congress secured Dehra through Kamlesh Thakur.
Congress, Trinamool gain in first bypolls after Lok Sabha election
In bypolls across seven states, Congress and TMC won four seats each, BJP two, AAP, DMK, and an independent one each. Congress won in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, strengthening Sukhu's position; Ashish Sharma won BJP's seat. Independent LJP’s Shankar Singh won in Bihar. DMK took Vikravandi. JD(U) faced setback. Passed MLA Sarwat Karim Ansari's seat in Manglaur.
BJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
DMK candidate Anniyur Siva is set for a resounding victory in the Vikravandi by-election in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister MK Stalin highlighted DMK's focus on state development and criticised the BJP for failing to respect Tamil Nadu's sentiments. Stalin expressed gratitude to Vikravandi voters as Siva leads by 58,785 votes. Stalin emphasied the INDIA alliance's strong performance in recent elections and accusing the BJP of resorting to false propaganda.
Assembly Bypolls Results 2024: Vote counting underway for 13 seats across 7 states
Vote counting for 13 seats in 7 states begins. By-elections on July 10 in Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Key constituencies: Raiganj, Jalandhar West, Amarwara. Main contenders: BJP, Congress, TMC, DMK. Voter turnout 63%-75% in Himachal. Violence in Uttarakhand. Kamlesh Thakur in Dehra.
Actor Vijay's TVK not to contest in Vikravandi by-poll
"Thalapathy Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, clearly outlined our party's political stance in his inaugural address on February 2. He has announced that the party's policies, principles, and programmes will be unveiled at the party's first state conference," a release said.
"To facilitate NDA's electoral chances...": P Chidambaram slams AIADMK for boycotting Vikravandi by-polls
"AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi by-election is clear evidence that it has received instructions from the 'top' to facilitate the electoral chances of the NDA candidate (PMK). Both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle through a proxy (PMK). The INDIA bloc must ensure the resounding victory of the DMK candidate," Chidambaram said.
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AIADMK to boycott Vikravandi bypoll, PMK names candidate
Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, AIADMK, on Saturday announced a boycott of the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, alleging the ruling DMK will unleash 'violence' and not allow people to vote 'independently.' S Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi, a constituent of the BJP-led NDA in Tamil Nadu announced that his party's vice-president C Anbumani, will contest the Vikravandi bypoll.
Votes secured by Cong in Tamil Nadu are 'DMK' votes: Tamilisai Soundararajan
Tamilisai, who unsuccessfully fought from south Chennai Lok Sabha constituency said, "You (Congress) could have fought on your own! Had Selvaperunthagai, a reference to the Congress party, fought on his own in Tamil Nadu, the party would not have been able to retain deposit in any of the constituencies in the state.
Is Annamalai to blame for BJP's big loss in Tamil Nadu? Party leaders turn on state chief after election disaster
Discontent has been brewing within the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, with many second-rung leaders expressing frustration over state party president K. Annamalai's strategies. They argue that his 'miscalculated' approaches led to a fallout with the AIADMK, resulting in significant setbacks for the BJP.
Congress candidate Sashikanth Senthil emerges biggest winner in Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu
Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil has emerged as the candidate with the highest victory margin in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections in Tamil Nadu. Senthil, the Congress candidate for Tiruvallur Lok Sabha seat, defeated BJP's V Pon Balaganapathy by a whopping margin of 5,72,155 votes, according to the Election Commission.
Exit polls throw the gateway to deep south open for BJP
Exit polls predict the BJP will gain 1-3 seats in Kerala and 1-4 seats in Tamil Nadu in the 2024 elections, signaling a breakthrough in traditionally non-BJP regions. Prime Minister Modi's focus on South India, strategic candidate placements, defections from Congress, and alliances have bolstered BJP's prospects in these states
Chromium contamination: Madras HC orders issuing notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu govt
In his petition, Balu, the PMK's nominee for the April 26 Lok Sabha elections in the state, said he had covered the entire Ranipet district for electioneering and came to know of chromium contamination issue in the factory belonging to Tamil Nadu Chromates and Chemicals Limited (TNCCL), which was increasingly becoming a major environmental and biological threat.
Fortune tellers predict PMK candidate's win in poll, but fail to foresee impending trouble
In Cuddalore, two roadside astrologers were arrested for keeping caged parakeets used for fortune telling, despite predicting the PMK candidate's election victory. The astrologers were released and their birds were freed by forest officials. Parakeet fortune telling is a common practice in Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism from PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss for the arrest.
PM Modi takes out roadshow in Chennai
Dressed in a white shirt and the traditional 'veshti' (dhoti) and 'angavastram' (shawl), the PM stood atop a decorated car and waved at his supporters who lined up on either side of the road. Modi also carried a small cutout of the BJP's symbol, the Lotus.
BJP's Tamil Nadu ally PMK assures legally guaranteed MSP for farm produce
The PMK, which is contesting from 10 Parliamentary constituencies including Dharmapuri, said it would strive for caste-wise enumeration of the population in the census exercise and make legally guaranteed MSP a right of farmers, which shall be ensured by way of a legislation.
Tamil party PMK boards NDA boat, more in queue
BJP strategically expands NDA partners in Tamil Nadu, aiming to strengthen its presence in a state dominated by Dravidian parties. The alliances include PMK, TTV Dinakaran's AMMK, and discussions with DMDK.
BJP clinches seat-sharing deal with PMK in TN
The BJP and PMK agreed on a seat-sharing deal for Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha elections, with PMK contesting from 10 seats. The alliance was confirmed in a joint press briefing by party leaders.
PMK decides to go with BJP in LS polls, says party general secy
PMK decides to ally with BJP for Lok Sabha polls, Dr Ramadoss to reveal constituencies. PM Modi's visit coincides. AIADMK seeks alliance but PMK shows disinterest. Dr Anbumani may meet PM in Salem.
NDA allies, SAD and a few regional players back '1 Nation, 1 Poll'
Several parties, including BJP, are yet to get back to the panel and have sought more time. Lok Janshakti Party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Tamil Manila Congress, PMK and SAD are among the parties that have backed the idea, sources said.
Rs 189 cr received by 26 regional parties in donations in 2021-22: ADR
No donations were declared by AIADMK, BJD, NDPP, SDF, AIFB, PMK, and JKNC for Financial Year 2021-22, according to a new report released by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a poll reform advocacy group. The report focuses on donations declared by regional political parties during the Financial Year 2021-22, as submitted by them to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Indian engineers in Kuwait again face trouble in visa renewal
In view of this inappropriate stipulation, about 12,000 Indian engineers, including over 5,000 Tamil Nadu engineers face the threat of job loss, PMK founder S Ramadoss said in a statement. The Kuwait authorities insisting on NBA listing is owing to ignorance about the recognition system followed in India, he said.
All party meet 'rejects' Constitutional Amendment providing 10 per cent quota to EWS
An all Legislative party meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday said it "rejected" the 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing 10 per cent EWS quota by the Centre, saying it created "caste-discrimination" among the poor.
National parties got Rs 15,078 Cr from unknown sources in 15 years from 2004-05
The ADR did an analysis of the income tax returns and donations statements filed by political parties with the Election Commission, which shows that the sources of funding of these parties remains largely unknown.
Anbumani Ramadoss will be new PMK president
Ramadoss will replace GK Mani who helmed the position for the last 25 years.
Merrill Lynch Fund offloads HDFC Bank shares for Rs 51 cr
BlackRock Global Funds India Fund picked up the same amount of shares at the same price.
AINRC and BJP ink Puducherry formula to share power
With the swearing in of the ministers slated around June 14, the Assembly too would be convened soon for MLAs to take oath and for the government to present the budget and other legislative businesses, source said.
AIADMK, PMK welcome Tamil Nadu lockdown, BJP calls it 'hasty'
With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced clamping the two-week "total lockdown" across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic from May 10-24.
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