AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Wednesday called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin's urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka "election drama". However, Sathyan said that his party would support any effort to retrieve the island from Sri Lanka.
AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised DMK's A Raja for asking party members to remove religious symbols, saying it contradicts CM MK Stalin's inclusive stance.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly passes a resolution to retrieve Katchatheevu island. CM MK Stalin responds to Edappadi Palaniswami's criticism, questioning why the AIADMK did not raise the issue during their time in power.
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) spokesperson Kovai Sathyan attacked DMK for critising Eddapadi K Palaniswami over meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah earlier this week.
AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticized the Tamil Nadu government's resolution against the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the DMK of rushing to create a narrative based on religion and language.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, has departed for Delhi where he is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Two days ago, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswamy met with Amit Shah in Delhi.
Amid the speculations over reunion AIADMK and BJP, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AlADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that a decision on alliance will be made when elections comes near.
"Various issues of Tamil Nadu were discussed with Union Minister Amit Shah. We stressed two-language policy should continue in the State. Requested to release funds and implement various schemes for Railway projects," the AIADMK leader told reporters in Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Stalin, reflecting on the policies of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, reiterated that the DMK government has consistently supported Muslims, pointing to key initiatives such as the reinstatement of Miladi Nabi as a government holiday.
A 38-year-old history-sheeter and nephew of former DMK functionary V K Gurusamy, was murdered by unidentified individuals in the early hours of Saturday near his residence in Thanakankulam, Madurai district.
Following the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation issue, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan said that the BJP and DMK were playing drama for political mileage ahead of 2026 elections.