Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President, MK Stalin, said all like-minded Opposition parties need to come together with a single-pointed goal -- to defeat the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in next year's Lok Sabha elections.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has expelled its speaker Sivaji Krishnamurthy from all party posts, including the primary membership as the leader sparked a row after his alleged 'derogatory' remarks about BJP leader Khushbu Sundar.
Her statements came after Vairamuthu was honoured by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu through the Dream House scheme, which aims to recognize renowned writers.
Apart from that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party has cancelled all its events scheduled for today to celebrate the former Chief Minister Kalaingar Karunanithi's centenary, according to a party source.
"Based on CCTV we identified the persons who attacked and prevented IT Officials from doing duty. So far we have arrested 10 which includes two DMK Councillors. They were also remanded. More investigation is going on," said Karur Police Official.
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday slammed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) accusing it of "manhandling officials and vandalising vehicles" during the income tax raids in the state.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP T Siva criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to inaugurate the Parliament building without President Droupadi Murmu, saying that "democracy should not be thrashed" in such a way.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders expressed condolences on the passing away of industrialist Karumuttu T Kannan and noted his contributions in the domain of industries and education.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday revoked the suspension of party leader Shivaji Krishnamoorthy, months after he was suspended for his alleged derogatory comments against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi made in January this year.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the delegation of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led by the party's general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and party leaders at his residence in the national capital on Wednesday.
The Income Tax (IT) department raids continued for the second day on Tuesday at the residence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA MK Mohan in Anna Nagar, Chennai, in an alleged connection with the 'G Square' firm.