Tamil Nadu

EPS, Stalin Lead List Of Big Names On The Ballot In Tamil Nadu Polls

EPS, Stalin Lead List Of Big Names On The Ballot In Tamil Nadu Polls

Written by Uma Sudhir , Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday April 05, 2021, Chennai

Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, with the two Dravidian giants traditionally swapping terms to keep national parties from power. However, this election could buck that trend, with new faces challenging the older ones.

The VIP Candidates And Key Contests In Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

The VIP Candidates And Key Contests In Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

Written by Uma Sudhir | Monday April 05, 2021, Chennai

Traditional rivals Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK and All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or AIADMK, that have between them largely managed to keep out national parties from political power in the state, clash this time with new players trying to q

Cash, Precious Metals Worth Rs 428 Crore Seized In Poll-Bound Tamil Nadu

Cash, Precious Metals Worth Rs 428 Crore Seized In Poll-Bound Tamil Nadu

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Stela Dey | Monday April 05, 2021, Chennai

A whopping Rs 428 crore in cash and precious metals have been seized from Tamil Nadu ahead of the assembly polls in the state tomorrow, the Election Commission said.

'Disqualify MK Stalin, Son For Paying Voters': AIADMK To Election Body

'Disqualify MK Stalin, Son For Paying Voters': AIADMK To Election Body

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Monday April 05, 2021, New Delhi/Chennai

Top leaders of the opposition DMK, including MK Stalin and his son Udayanidhi Stalin, have been bribing voters in five constituencies of Tamil Nadu and must be disqualified for this, the ruling AIADMK has told the Election Commission today.

AIADMK Election Ad With Student Who Died By Suicide Deleted After Outcry

AIADMK Election Ad With Student Who Died By Suicide Deleted After Outcry

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday April 04, 2021, Chennai

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Ma Foi Pandiarajan has deleted a controversial video posted on Twitter showing a student topper and medical aspirant who had died by suicide over the NEET medical entrance test seeking votes for the ruling AIADMK

Why DMK Making Issue On Income Tax Raids, Asks Chief Minister Palaniswami

Why DMK Making Issue On Income Tax Raids, Asks Chief Minister Palaniswami

Press Trust of India | Sunday April 04, 2021, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami asked on Saturday why DMK leaders were making a big issue out of a raid at the house of party chief MK Stalin's daughter, saying one need not fear if there is nothing to hide.

Last Day Of Poll Campaign In Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Today

Last Day Of Poll Campaign In Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Today

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin,Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday April 04, 2021, New Delhi

Today is the last day of poll campaign in three states -Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala- and Puducherry, a union territory. As Assam and Bengal vote for third phase on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will vote in a single phase.

BJP Chief Targets DMK For "Foul" Language Against Dalits

BJP Chief Targets DMK For "Foul" Language Against Dalits

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 03, 2021, Karaikudi

BJP chief JP Nadda on Saturday targeted DMK leaders for allegedly using what he called "foul language" against Dalits and dubbed the DMK and Congress as being "synonymous" with corruption.

Ex-Actor Udhayanidhi Stalin's Bid To Script Son-Rise In Rising Sun Party

Ex-Actor Udhayanidhi Stalin's Bid To Script Son-Rise In Rising Sun Party

Written by Uma Sudhir | Saturday April 03, 2021

In the last leg of campaign for the April 6 Tamil Nadu election, a 'son' is rising in the ranks of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK, whose poll symbol is the rising sun.

With 23 Rallies Till Now, PM Modi Leads BJP's Campaign For Assembly Polls

With 23 Rallies Till Now, PM Modi Leads BJP's Campaign For Assembly Polls

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 03, 2021, New Delhi

Spearheading his party's campaign in the ongoing polls to elect five assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed 23 rallies so far, 10 of them across four states over the last three days, including some today.

Amit Shah Tells Tamil Nadu To Reject "Corrupt, Dynastic" DMK, Congress

Amit Shah Tells Tamil Nadu To Reject "Corrupt, Dynastic" DMK, Congress

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 03, 2021, Chennai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today attacked the DMK-Congress combine over "corruption and dynasty" and said only the AIADMK-BJP alliance can "protect" those who believe in the culture of Tamil Nadu.

"Good Publicity": DMK Chief's Son On Income Tax Raids Ahead Of Polls

"Good Publicity": DMK Chief's Son On Income Tax Raids Ahead Of Polls

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday April 03, 2021, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Assembly PolIs: Income Tax raids have given DMK "good publicity" ahead of next week's election, Udhayanidhi Stalin - son of party boss MK Stalin - told NDTV, a day after contentious searches at properties belonging to Mr Stalin's son-in-la

Tamil Nadu Election 2021: DMK Leader Kanimozhi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Tamil Nadu Election 2021: DMK Leader Kanimozhi Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday April 03, 2021, Chennai

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and MP Kanimozhi has tested positive for coronavirus.

1.36 Lakhs Found, Returned, After Raids On Home Of DMK Chief's Son-In-Law

1.36 Lakhs Found, Returned, After Raids On Home Of DMK Chief's Son-In-Law

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday April 03, 2021, Chennai/New Delhi

The Income Tax Department found only Rs 1.36 lakh in cash after a day-long raid of the Chennai residence of DMK chief MK Stalin's daughter and son-in-law, sources told NDTV on Saturday, adding that no other seizure was made

DMK Leader MK Stalin's Son's Comments About Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj Trigger Row

DMK Leader MK Stalin's Son's Comments About Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj Trigger Row

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday April 02, 2021, New Delhi

Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu election sank to a new low on Friday, after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin - who is party boss MK Stalin's son - allegedly said that the late Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley died because of pressure from PM Modi