tamil nadu assembly elections

Chennai, March 4 The DMK finalized the seat-sharing agreement with the Congress on Wednesday, allocating 28 seats for the upcoming Assembly elections and one Rajya Sabha seat.Top leaders, including AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K...

Chennai, March 4 – With the announcement of the dates for the upcoming Assembly elections expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.This instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission...

Chennai, March 3 Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK allocated one seat in the Rajya Sabha to its ally, DMDK, and announced that the number of Assembly seats to be allocated to it would be made public later after further discussions.DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth will announce the candidate...

Chennai, March 3 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has clarified that his recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi was focused on coordinating strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and strengthening the existing alliance framework...

Chennai, March 3 – The deadline set by the DMK for the Congress party to finalize the number of seats it will contest in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections ends on Tuesday, further fueling speculation about the future of the alliance amid a continuing stalemate.According to party...

Chennai, March 2 – The ruling DMK has set March 3 as an informal deadline for the Congress high command to conclude seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, making it clear that it cannot afford further delay, especially with the Rajya Sabha biennial polls fast...

Chennai, March 2 DMK would struggle to win even 25 to 30 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections if the Congress exits its alliance, TVK leader C T R Nirmal Kumar claimed here on Monday.Speaking to reporters following a series of state-wide cadre meetings, Kumar asserted that the ruling...

Chennai, March 2 – With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections expected to be announced shortly, negotiations for alliances have gained momentum across the political spectrum. The ruling DMK began formal discussions with its key ally, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), at the DMK headquarters...

Chennai, March 2: Negotiations between the AIADMK and the BJP regarding seat allocation ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are being primarily driven by "win-ability" rather than simply the number of constituencies each party is allocated.The BJP, a key partner in the...

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), March 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi aggressively targeted the ruling DMK on Sunday, accusing it of corruption, scams, dynastic rule, and insensitivity towards people's sentiments regarding the Thirupparankundram lamp-lighting issue. He asserted that the devotees would...

Madurai, March 1 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated on Sunday that the AIADMK-led alliance would secure a resounding victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and form the next government by winning 210 seats.Addressing a massive public meeting of the alliance...

New Delhi, March 1 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on his birthday on Sunday, wishing him good health, strength, and a long life dedicated to serving the people of the southern state.Stalin turned 73 on Sunday. He heads the ruling...

Chennai, March 1 – DMK Deputy General Secretary and Thoothukudi Member of Parliament, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, is likely to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thiruchendur constituency, party sources indicated on Saturday.If confirmed, this would mark her return to...

Chennai, February 28 Tamil Nadu has approximately 1.18 crore young voters, and 3,060 assistant electoral registration officers were deployed to register young people, the ECI said.The Election Commission stated this in a report it shared with the media, following a comprehensive review of...

Chennai, February 28 – After days of speculation about the future of their alliance, the DMK and the Congress will formally begin seat-sharing negotiations on Saturday for the upcoming April-May Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The first round of discussions is scheduled for 10:30 am at Anna...

Chennai, February 27 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which will be announced in the coming days. He announced that female voters continue to outnumber male voters in the state.Following a comprehensive...

Chennai, February 27 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Friday that political parties in Tamil Nadu have suggested holding Assembly elections in a single phase, and a decision on this will be taken after considering all the factors.The Election Commission's decision regarding...

Chennai, February 26 Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held consultations with political parties here on Thursday, and most of them requested that the elections be conducted in a single phase, EC officials said.The parties sought stringent...

Chennai, February 26 Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held consultations with political parties here on Thursday, and most of them requested that the elections be conducted in a single phase, EC officials said.The parties sought stringent...

Chennai, February 26 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, held an extensive meeting with recognized national and state political parties in Chennai on Thursday as part of preparations for the upcoming...