tamil nadu assembly elections

Chennai, February 26 Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran expressed confidence on Thursday that the party would secure between 20 and 30 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that several of its legislators could even become ministers if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)...

Chennai, February 26 The IJK, led by educationist T R Paarivendhar, initiated talks with the AIADMK on Thursday regarding seat allocation.The Indiya Jananayaka Katchi, which is the first of the NDA allies to begin seat-sharing negotiations, announced that the party has identified seven...

Chennai, February 24 – The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally submitted a list of 72 Assembly constituencies to the AIADMK on Tuesday as part of discussions on seat-sharing for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.According to sources, the BJP has expressed...

Chennai, February 24 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday unveiled the party's third phase of election promises for the upcoming Assembly elections.He said the AIADMK would provide a one-time ex gratia payment of Rs 10,000 to each family to ease hardships caused during...

Chennai, February 24 – The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has unveiled a comprehensive set of welfare promises ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announcing direct cash assistance, expanded subsidies, and loan waivers if...

New Delhi/Chennai, February 23 The deadlock over seat-sharing between the Congress and the DMK persisted on Monday, with the ruling party demanding 45 seats and the M K Stalin-led outfit reluctant to go beyond 25, sources said.The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu began seat-sharing talks with allies...

Chennai, February 23 – DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin stated on Monday that his party was fully prepared to face any action by central investigating agencies, accusing the BJP of misusing institutions such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Income Tax (I-T)...

Chennai, February 23 – In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a strong counterattack against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, responding to recent criticism directed at him...

Chennai, February 22 The ruling DMK of Tamil Nadu began discussions with allies on Sunday regarding the distribution of seats for the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled for April. Congress leader K.C. Venugopal also met with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at his residence in Alwarpet.According...

Chennai, February 22 – As preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections gain momentum, political parties have intensified efforts to finalize candidates, solidify alliances, and finalize seat-sharing arrangements.It is understood that the ruling DMK and the AIADMK have largely...

Chennai, February 22 – Members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday passed a resolution urging party president Vijay to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency, signaling the party's intention to make North Chennai a central arena in the upcoming...

Chennai, February 22 – The seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) gained momentum on Sunday as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) formally sought five Assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Speaking to reporters after a...

Chennai, February 21 – The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a sharply critical "people's verdict report card" on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, alleging failures in governance, corruption, and unfulfilled electoral promises during its...

Chennai, February 21 – Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and a former actor turned politician, has announced the appointment of key election observers to oversee the party's poll preparations across the state.In a statement...

Chennai, February 21 – As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer, political activity across the state has intensified, and negotiations for alliances have entered a crucial phase.The latest development – the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) joining the DMK-led front – has...

Tuticorin, (Tamil Nadu) February 21 The ruling DMK's women's wing is scheduled to begin its door-to-door campaign starting February 23, in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, Minister Geetha Jeevan has said.The campaign will be held across all constituencies, she said at a training...

Chennai, February 21 The ruling DMK announced on Saturday the formation of a 7-member seat-sharing committee, led by senior party leader T R Baalu, to hold talks with its allies in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections.With the Tamil Nadu Assembly session ending on February 20, the...

Chennai, February 20 The ruling DMK began accepting applications on Friday from individuals seeking to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.On Friday, prospective candidates were seen patiently waiting in long queues to collect the application forms at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK...

Chennai, February 19 The leader of the opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami of the AIADMK, accused the DMK government of raising the issue of state autonomy with an eye on the upcoming Assembly elections.He questioned why the DMK did not consider state autonomy when it was part of the central...

Chennai, February 19 – The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has convened a meeting of its district secretaries on February 20 to prepare for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will chair the meeting, which will be held via video conferencing...