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EPS And Unmaking Of AIADMK: How He Lost MGR, Jayalalithaa's Political Legacy
If there was ever a trusted stand-in for Jayalalithaa, it was O Panneerselvam, who was twice entrusted with the Chief Minister's chair when she had to step down following court convictions.
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Opinion: TVK Dismantles Dravidian Stereotypes Without Disturbing Tamil Political Positions
A young Brahmin man, with or without any political background, winning a seat in Tamil Nadu and subsequently becoming a minister, does not fit the established template of Dravidian politics.
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Vijay's Power-Dressing Move During Oath, Ditches Traditional Shirt-Vesti
The well-tailored black suit paired with a white shirt gave Vijay a refined and formal appearance, but broke the decades of Tamil Nadu political tradition.
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Tamil Nadu Government Formation Highlights: Thriller Over, Sequel With Vijay As Chief Minister To Begin Today
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: There is buzz that the Dravidian arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK may come together after over 50 years to form a government and keep Vijay out of power.
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Analysis: Tamil Nadu Heads For Dravidian Shakeout After Assembly Poll Verdict
The only word that might connect all these forces competing today but shifting loyalties tomorrow in an uneasy coalition is the adjective"Dravidian".
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Tamil Nadu's 'Jana Nayagan' Twist: Is Vijay About To Leap From Mass Hero To Chief Minister's Chair?
TVK's campaign rested on rejecting pre-poll alliances and positioning itself as an independent alternative to both DMK and AIADMK
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MK Stalin's Son-In-Law Steps Into Spotlight As DMK Sharpens Poll Strategy
The stakes are particularly high for the Dravidian party, which is aiming for a rare second consecutive term - something even MK Stalin's father, M Karunanidhi, despite his five terms, did not achieve.
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Vijay's Possible North Chennai Poll Debut Sparks Buzz In DMK Fortress
A day after TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna hinted that party chief and actor Vijay could contest from a North Madras constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, anticipation is building across the industrial belt of North Chennai
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DMK, AIADMK Trade 'B Team, Dynasty Politics' Pre-Poll Barbs At NDTV Summit
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its great Dravidian rival, the AIADMK, exchanged jibes Friday ahead of the Assembly election in April, each accusing the other of corruption and labelling them the 'B team' of their national partners, the Congress and BJP.
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Blog | Parasakthi Delivers A Fiery Political Statement
Parasakthi. The Supreme Power. Sivaji Ganesan's Parasakthi in 1952 showcased Dravidian ideology and created a cultural movement in Tamil Nadu.
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'Separatist Mindset Dominates DMK's Dravidian Model Of Politics': Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is raising emotive issues around language and Dravidian identity to target the BJP as it has no answers to allegations of corruption and caste-crimes plaguing its governme
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Opinion | Tamil Nadu: Can BJP Emerge As An Alternative To Dravidian Politics?
It is in Tamil Nadu that the BJP has raised its stake in the current elections without aligning with either of the Dravidian parties, which have dominated Tamil politics for the past six decades.
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Kamal Haasan To Reveal Alliance Plan In 2 Days; BJP Searches For Allies
Actor politician Kamal Haasan is set to announce his party's plans to fight Lok Sabha Polls in two days. This amid speculation he'd join the INDIA alliance, in a dramatic shift from wanting to be an alternative to the Dravidian politics in the state.
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"British Design To...": Tamil Nadu Governor On Dravidian, Aryan Divide
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday claimed that great national freedom fighters like Maruthu brothers and Muthuramalinga Thevar have been reduced to the stature of caste leaders due to political conspiracy to promote British Dravidian narrative.
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What Is The Tamil Nadu vs Thamizhagam Row? Explained In 8 Points
Tamil Nadu or Thamizhagam? A political clash between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin government in the state has revived a debate over the name "Tamil Nadu" and its significance in Dravidian politics.
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EPS And Unmaking Of AIADMK: How He Lost MGR, Jayalalithaa's Political Legacy
If there was ever a trusted stand-in for Jayalalithaa, it was O Panneerselvam, who was twice entrusted with the Chief Minister's chair when she had to step down following court convictions.
-
Opinion: TVK Dismantles Dravidian Stereotypes Without Disturbing Tamil Political Positions
A young Brahmin man, with or without any political background, winning a seat in Tamil Nadu and subsequently becoming a minister, does not fit the established template of Dravidian politics.
-
Vijay's Power-Dressing Move During Oath, Ditches Traditional Shirt-Vesti
The well-tailored black suit paired with a white shirt gave Vijay a refined and formal appearance, but broke the decades of Tamil Nadu political tradition.
-
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Highlights: Thriller Over, Sequel With Vijay As Chief Minister To Begin Today
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: There is buzz that the Dravidian arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK may come together after over 50 years to form a government and keep Vijay out of power.
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Analysis: Tamil Nadu Heads For Dravidian Shakeout After Assembly Poll Verdict
The only word that might connect all these forces competing today but shifting loyalties tomorrow in an uneasy coalition is the adjective"Dravidian".
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Tamil Nadu's 'Jana Nayagan' Twist: Is Vijay About To Leap From Mass Hero To Chief Minister's Chair?
TVK's campaign rested on rejecting pre-poll alliances and positioning itself as an independent alternative to both DMK and AIADMK
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MK Stalin's Son-In-Law Steps Into Spotlight As DMK Sharpens Poll Strategy
The stakes are particularly high for the Dravidian party, which is aiming for a rare second consecutive term - something even MK Stalin's father, M Karunanidhi, despite his five terms, did not achieve.
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Vijay's Possible North Chennai Poll Debut Sparks Buzz In DMK Fortress
A day after TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna hinted that party chief and actor Vijay could contest from a North Madras constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, anticipation is building across the industrial belt of North Chennai
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DMK, AIADMK Trade 'B Team, Dynasty Politics' Pre-Poll Barbs At NDTV Summit
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its great Dravidian rival, the AIADMK, exchanged jibes Friday ahead of the Assembly election in April, each accusing the other of corruption and labelling them the 'B team' of their national partners, the Congress and BJP.
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Blog | Parasakthi Delivers A Fiery Political Statement
Parasakthi. The Supreme Power. Sivaji Ganesan's Parasakthi in 1952 showcased Dravidian ideology and created a cultural movement in Tamil Nadu.
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'Separatist Mindset Dominates DMK's Dravidian Model Of Politics': Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is raising emotive issues around language and Dravidian identity to target the BJP as it has no answers to allegations of corruption and caste-crimes plaguing its governme
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Opinion | Tamil Nadu: Can BJP Emerge As An Alternative To Dravidian Politics?
It is in Tamil Nadu that the BJP has raised its stake in the current elections without aligning with either of the Dravidian parties, which have dominated Tamil politics for the past six decades.
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Kamal Haasan To Reveal Alliance Plan In 2 Days; BJP Searches For Allies
Actor politician Kamal Haasan is set to announce his party's plans to fight Lok Sabha Polls in two days. This amid speculation he'd join the INDIA alliance, in a dramatic shift from wanting to be an alternative to the Dravidian politics in the state.
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"British Design To...": Tamil Nadu Governor On Dravidian, Aryan Divide
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday claimed that great national freedom fighters like Maruthu brothers and Muthuramalinga Thevar have been reduced to the stature of caste leaders due to political conspiracy to promote British Dravidian narrative.
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What Is The Tamil Nadu vs Thamizhagam Row? Explained In 8 Points
Tamil Nadu or Thamizhagam? A political clash between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin government in the state has revived a debate over the name "Tamil Nadu" and its significance in Dravidian politics.
