The drama unfolded in the Tamil Nadu assembly after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs walked out from the assembly over their demand to recognise RB Udhayakumar as Deputy LoP and allotment of the seat for him in place of O Pannerselvam in the House.
The Leader of opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi Palaniswami on Tuesday requested the DMK led government in the state to ensure proper implementation of safety measures in the firecracker manufacturing factories and shops.
"Any alliance is a work in progress. Closer to the elections you will see a different formation. We are happy that we have a fantastic relationship with all (constituent) parties (of NDA). The constituents of NDA are very clear that there is no change per se. We have another 7 months to g
The crucial meeting comes close on the heels of the BJP losing a key ally in the state as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) severed ties with the BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) last month.
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday clarified that there was no pressure from anyone to leave Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu.
"In the District Secretaries' meeting held at the Party Headquarters, everyone shared their opinion. Two crore cadres' opinions were expressed at that meeting. Based on that, a resolution was passed unanimously to leave BJP-NDA. It was not my decision as a general secretary but the decision
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had on Thursday announced that Swaminathan’s funeral will take place with police honours as a recognition of his immense contributions to the Agriculture department as a world-renowned scientist.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam asked whether All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will accept if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to replace its general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami amid speculations that the party asked for removal of BJP state president
According to the party sources, the leadership came out with the formula and will take appropriate action on it. It also said that the party has started an exercise to take stock of the incidents that led to the separation of allies.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, the most popular face of the BJP in the state, who was projected to be the focal point of this separation, shied away from speaking on this breakup.
"The state leadership of the BJP has been continuously making unnecessary remarks about our former leaders, our general secretary EPS (K Palaniswami) and our cadres for the past year. In today's meeting, this resolution was passed unanimously that AIADMK will break all ties with BJP and N
According to the party statement, the meeting will held at around 3.45 pm tomorrow at AIADMK party headquarters and will be headed by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami.