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Elections 2019: "Exit Polls A Lie," Says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, A BJP Ally

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday May 20, 2019

Exit polls that have predicted a huge win for the BJP in the national election and a second term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been described as "a lie" by a key BJP ally in the south. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami said, "It's a lie by exit polls".

"Honour To Be Draped In AIADMK Flag": OPS Denies Rumours Of Joining BJP

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday May 2, 2019

Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister and AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam has denied reports that he plans to join the BJP. Calling it a lie, he said in statement, "Even when I die, I'd deem it an honour to be draped with AIADMK flag."

Election 2019: AIADMK Announces Candidates For 4 Assembly Seats

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The ruling AIADMK Tuesday announced its candidates for by-polls to four Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu scheduled on May 19.

Big Change In Tamil Nadu's Politics: Prannoy Roy's Analysis

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday April 14, 2019

The deaths of two of the biggest icons of Dravidian politics have brought a sea change in Tamil Nadu's politics. In a span of less than three years, Tamil Nadu has lost both J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, leaving the state in the hands of the GenNext - E Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam on one side and MK Stalin on the other.

"Seeking Votes On Amma's Behalf": AIADMK Banks On Jayalalithaa Magic

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, which has an alliance with the BJP for the national election, says ideologically it doesn't believe in the caste system or religious differences and wants an India in which minorities are protected.

AIADMK, DMK Field Relatives Of Its Leaders In Lok Sabha Polls

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, which has for long attacked the DMK for dynastic politics, seems to be following the same route while fielding candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The party has nominated sons of its leaders including O Panneerselvam for the April 18 polls.

In Tamil Nadu, A Mini Assembly Election Likely With National polls

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday March 10, 2019

Tamil Nadu's first national election after the death of two colossal figures in Dravidian politics - former Chief Ministers J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi -- is likely to be an acid test of the leadership of E Palaniswami and his rival-turned deputy O Panneerselvam and the gen-next in the DMK.

Only A Strong Person Like PM Modi Can Govern India: K Palaniswami

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday said only a strong and capable person like Prime Minister Narendra Modi can govern India, a democratic country with 130 crore population.

PM Modi Has Taken "Narasimha Avtar", Says O Panneerselvam On Airstrikes

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 2, 2019

Narendra Modi has taken the "Narasimha avatar", Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said Friday, likening him to the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as he and chief minister K Palaniswami praised the Prime Minister for "decimating" terrorists in Pakistan in air strikes.

Gold Rings, Medical Camps Mark Jayalalithaa's Birth Anniversary

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 25, 2019

Distribution of welfare aid, gold rings to newborns and medical camps marked the 71st birth anniversary celebrations of late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa by the ruling party across Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Political Leaders Pay Tribute To J Jayalalithaa On 71st Birth Anniversary

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Sunday February 24, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam paid tribute to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on her 71st birth anniversary birth anniversary today

Court Seeks Response From AIADMK, Poll Body On Expulsion Of Leader

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 19, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the Election Commission (EC), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E K Palaniswami and Deputy CM O Panneerselvam on expelled AIADMK leader KC Palanisamy's plea seeking directions to ensure free and fair elections in the AIADMK including removal of the two leaders from party posts.

Lok Sabha Elections: AIADMK All Set For Tie-Up With BJP, Seat-Sharing Talks In Final Stages

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday February 15, 2019

The AIADMK and the BJP almost finalised an electoral deal for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu after late night talks between Union Minister Piyush Goyal and two state ministers, but they are yet to reach an agreement on seat-sharing. "We are seeking 10 of the 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, but the AIADMK is willing to give six. The deal should be done i...

Will Go Alone In Lok Sabha Polls If Congress, Others Do So: AIADMK

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Taunted by the Congress to face the coming Lok Sabha polls alone, the ruling AIADMK on Wednesday hit back, saying it was strong enough and prepared for fighting the elections on its own provided other parties in Tamil Nadu also go without allies.

PM Modi Inaugurates Last Leg Of Chennai Metro Rail

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the last leg of the Chennai Metro Rail's Blue line and also gave go-ahead for the construction of underground metro stations through video-conferencing today. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minsiter O Panneerselvam were present at the inauguration.