Tamil Nadu Elections 2016
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DMK Demands CBI Probe Into Seizure Of Rs 570 crore During Assembly Elections
The DMK has demanded a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the seizure of Rs 570 crore by an Election Commission team near Coimbatore.
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In 2016 state polls, BJP Took Assam, Jayalalithaa And Mamata Both Won Big
Sarbananda Sonowal will be the new chief minister of Assam with the BJP winning Assam, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have chosen to retain their powerful women chief ministers, Mamata Banerjee and J Jayalalithaa.
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Less Voter Turnout In Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Compared To 2011
The turn out of voters in assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry today is less than the 2011 polls, the Election Commission said. However, the percentage is likely to go up as the figures were not final.
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How Cash For Votes Went Hi-Tech In Tamil Nadu
A hologram carrying coupon for Rs 1000 -- the exchange takes place at secret locations, mostly after dark. That's how much of the campaign has been conducted in Tamil Nadu, which voted in a single phase today to elect the next state government.
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Jayalalithaa Set to Lose, DMK's Turn At Power: Poll Of Exit Polls
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
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Megastar Rajinikanth Urges People To Vote, Evades Query On Money Row
Megastar Rajinikanth today urged people to vote, saying it is the duty of all citizens to exercise their franchise.
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Stalin Can Be Chief Minister If Something Happens To Me, Says Karunanidhi: Full Transcript
DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has made it clear that should his party win the Tamil Nadu election, he will be the chief minister for the sixth time.
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'Unprecedented' Amount Of Rs. 98 Crore Recovered In Poll Bound Tamil Nadu
Electoral authorities have recovered an "unprecedented" amount of Rs 98 crore in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu, with the Election Commission deploying more personnel to check use of money power.
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PM Modi Rakes Up Centre's Efforts For Lankan Tamils In Poll Campaign
With polling in Tamil Nadu 10 days away, BJP's poster boy Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tried to strike an emotional chord with voters in Chennai, citing his government's efforts to sort the crisis faced by Lankan Tamils.
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Karunanidhi's Youngest Son Rides A Bullock Cart To Reach Out To Voters
DMK Chief M Karunanidhi's youngest son M K Tamilarasu is campaigning for his father these days, riding a bullock cart in the Tiruvarur constituency. The 93-year-old veteran is seeking a second term from the constituency.
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Tamil Nadu's 'Green Candidate' Carries Solar Panel For His Campaigns
With no noise or air pollution in his campaign, Viyanarasu is perhaps the only eco-friendly electoral candidate in poll bound Tamil Nadu. The social worker and activist-turned-politician carries a solar panel installed on his moped to power his mic and speaker. Often he is on his foot while meeting voters.
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Congress Announces 9 Candidates For Tamil Nadu Polls
Congress on Friday announced the names of 9 candidates for the May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu which it is fighting in alliance with DMK.
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Election Commission Issues Notification For Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Polls
The process for May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry today began with the issuing of notifications by the Election Commission.
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Now, BJP Joins Prohibition Bandwagon In Tamil Nadu
The BJP is the latest party in Tamil Nadu to join the prohibition bandwagon. Launching its manifesto on Thursday, the party also promised reviving Jallikatu, the ancient bull taming festival banned by the Supreme Court.
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Angry Rajinikanth Fans Snub Vijayakanth, Support DMK Candidate
In the middle of an election, a comment on mega-star Rajinikanth has left DMDK chief and former actor Vijayakanth facing more than fan fury in Tamil Nadu. A section of Rajinikanth's fans pledged their support to the DMK on Sunday.
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DMK Demands CBI Probe Into Seizure Of Rs 570 crore During Assembly Elections
The DMK has demanded a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the seizure of Rs 570 crore by an Election Commission team near Coimbatore.
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In 2016 state polls, BJP Took Assam, Jayalalithaa And Mamata Both Won Big
Sarbananda Sonowal will be the new chief minister of Assam with the BJP winning Assam, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have chosen to retain their powerful women chief ministers, Mamata Banerjee and J Jayalalithaa.
-
Less Voter Turnout In Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Compared To 2011
The turn out of voters in assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry today is less than the 2011 polls, the Election Commission said. However, the percentage is likely to go up as the figures were not final.
-
How Cash For Votes Went Hi-Tech In Tamil Nadu
A hologram carrying coupon for Rs 1000 -- the exchange takes place at secret locations, mostly after dark. That's how much of the campaign has been conducted in Tamil Nadu, which voted in a single phase today to elect the next state government.
-
Jayalalithaa Set to Lose, DMK's Turn At Power: Poll Of Exit Polls
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
-
Megastar Rajinikanth Urges People To Vote, Evades Query On Money Row
Megastar Rajinikanth today urged people to vote, saying it is the duty of all citizens to exercise their franchise.
-
Stalin Can Be Chief Minister If Something Happens To Me, Says Karunanidhi: Full Transcript
DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has made it clear that should his party win the Tamil Nadu election, he will be the chief minister for the sixth time.
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'Unprecedented' Amount Of Rs. 98 Crore Recovered In Poll Bound Tamil Nadu
Electoral authorities have recovered an "unprecedented" amount of Rs 98 crore in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu, with the Election Commission deploying more personnel to check use of money power.
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PM Modi Rakes Up Centre's Efforts For Lankan Tamils In Poll Campaign
With polling in Tamil Nadu 10 days away, BJP's poster boy Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tried to strike an emotional chord with voters in Chennai, citing his government's efforts to sort the crisis faced by Lankan Tamils.
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Karunanidhi's Youngest Son Rides A Bullock Cart To Reach Out To Voters
DMK Chief M Karunanidhi's youngest son M K Tamilarasu is campaigning for his father these days, riding a bullock cart in the Tiruvarur constituency. The 93-year-old veteran is seeking a second term from the constituency.
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Tamil Nadu's 'Green Candidate' Carries Solar Panel For His Campaigns
With no noise or air pollution in his campaign, Viyanarasu is perhaps the only eco-friendly electoral candidate in poll bound Tamil Nadu. The social worker and activist-turned-politician carries a solar panel installed on his moped to power his mic and speaker. Often he is on his foot while meeting voters.
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Congress Announces 9 Candidates For Tamil Nadu Polls
Congress on Friday announced the names of 9 candidates for the May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu which it is fighting in alliance with DMK.
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Election Commission Issues Notification For Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry Polls
The process for May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry today began with the issuing of notifications by the Election Commission.
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Now, BJP Joins Prohibition Bandwagon In Tamil Nadu
The BJP is the latest party in Tamil Nadu to join the prohibition bandwagon. Launching its manifesto on Thursday, the party also promised reviving Jallikatu, the ancient bull taming festival banned by the Supreme Court.
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Angry Rajinikanth Fans Snub Vijayakanth, Support DMK Candidate
In the middle of an election, a comment on mega-star Rajinikanth has left DMDK chief and former actor Vijayakanth facing more than fan fury in Tamil Nadu. A section of Rajinikanth's fans pledged their support to the DMK on Sunday.
