Tamil Nadu Politics

Tamil Nadu's Personality-Driven Politics Ends With Karunanidhi's Death

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 8, 2018

The death of Dravidian stalwart Muthuvel Karunanidhi has signalled the virtual end of personality-driven bi-polar politics in the state, dominated by charismatic individuals of arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK in the past five decades.

In Court, DMK's Hand-Drawn Plan For Karunanidhi's Marina Beach Burial

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Abhimanyu Bose | Wednesday August 8, 2018

DMK leader M Karunanidhi, who died on Tuesday after a long illness, will be buried at Chennai's Marina Beach, where three other former chief ministers including J Jayalalithaa have memorials.

Karunanidhi Buried At Chennai's Marina Beach, Next To Mentor Annadurai

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Soumyajit Majumder | Wednesday August 8, 2018

M Karunanidhi, a towering figure in Tamil Nadu politics, was given a state funeral and buried at Chennai's Marina Beach on Wednesday, in the presence of the country's top politicians. A massive crowd followed the DMK patriarch's casket from Rajaji Hall, where leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi had paid tribute to him earlier in the day....

"There Is A Vacuum In Tamil Nadu Politics, So I Have Come In", Says Rajinikanth

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 5, 2018

In his first public speech after announcing his decision to enter politics, superstar Rajinikanth today said there is a vacuum in Tamil Nadu politics that he will fill.

"Proper Dialogue In Cauvery Issue Can Solve Everything," Says Kamal Haasan At His Party Makkal Needhi Maiam Launch: Highlights

India News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Thursday February 22, 2018

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan is set to launch his political party today concluded his visit to Rameshwaram heading closer to the flag-off to his Party in Madurai. The actor-politician where was given a rousing welcome by his supporters.

"US Trip Was About Tamil Nadu Villages": Kamal Haasan Before Big Reveal

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday February 16, 2018

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, prepping for his first political meeting next Wednesday, has blamed governments in Tamil Nadu for not paying attention to the farm sector. "We are attempting to bury farming and the farmer," the actor has lamented, underlining that the state's rural belt dependent on agriculture would be a key focus area of his yet-to...

No Need To Go "Neck Deep In Liquor": Kamal Haasan's Jab At Government

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday January 28, 2018

Actor Kamal Haasan asked youngsters to be aware of what's happening around them and become the leaders the country needs at the moment. He was addressing students, about 8,000, at an event organised by the Maatram Foundation near Chennai on Saturday.

"Let Us See": Rajinikanth Keeps Hopes Alive Of Alliance With Kamal Haasan

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday January 18, 2018

Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, contemporaries in Tamil Nadu cinema and now politics, again shared the stage in Chennai on Wednesday and kept hopes alive that they could join hands. Rajinikanth did not rule out the possibility. "Only time will be able to tell that. Let us see in due course of time," Rajinikanth said.

Kamal Haasan's Political Entry Will Not Impact Us: O Panneeerselvam

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 17, 2018

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu today said actor Kamal Haasan's entry into politics will not affect the party in any way.

Am Energised, Says Politician Rajinikanth After Meeting Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday January 4, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth, who was seen to be hesitant about his political career for most of last year, has pushed the pedal to the metal. The 67-year-old, who launched a website and a mobile app after getting himself a new day job, on Wednesday reached out to the DMK patriarch, M Karunanidhi, 93, for his blessings.

Rajinikanth: From Bus Conductor To The (Potential) Political Thalaivar

People | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Sunday December 31, 2017

On screen he can do anything. But once the cameras move away, Rajinikanth has a remarkable down-to-earth persona. "(Because) nobody pays me to act in real life," the superstar, who enjoys a demigod-like status among the legions of his fans, said last year.

AIADMK Expels Over 130 TTV Dhinakaran Supporters From Party

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 29, 2017

The ruling AIADMK continued its crackdown on the rebel TTV Dhinakaran camp by sacking more than 130 functionaries today for bringing "disrepute" to the party.

His First Step In Politics, And A 'Special Message': Kamal Haasan Birthday Sked

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Tuesday November 7, 2017

For months, superstar Kamal Haasan has been reluctant to put a date to his political debut. He could come close tomorrow when he turns 63, around the same time that he launches a mobile application to stay connected with lakhs of his fans and delivers, what his team promises, would be a "special message".

DMK Moves Court For Contempt Against State Poll Panel Over Local Body Elections

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The DMK has moved the Madras High Court seeking contempt proceedings against the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (SEC) and state government officials for not complying with the court's order on holding local body elections.

A Rajinikanth Tweet After A Kamal Haasan Admission: Tale Of 2 Netas-In-Waiting

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Uma Sudhir, J Sam Daniel | Friday September 22, 2017

Superstar Rajinikanth today tweeted his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign. "Cleanliness is godliness," he posted amid speculation that he is a chief ministerial aspirant that the BJP would gladly piggyback on to win over Tamil Nadu.