"I am directed to state that the application of the following registered un-recognised political party(s) for conession in the allotment of a common symbol to its candidates being set up at the forthcoming General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, K
Speaking to reporters, Palaniswami said the AIADMK sought permission to raise farmers' concerns but was denied an opportunity even during Zero Hour. "Today, permission was not granted to speak on the crucial issues faced by farmers, despite our request inside the Assembly," he said.
Vaithilingam, who was the joint coordinator of the AIADMK Cadres' Rights Retrieval Committee and considered second only to O Panneerselvam in the faction, formally joined the DMK in the presence of party president and Chief Minister MK Stalin at Anna Arivalayam.
"We have given full respect to the Governor. We gave him the full speech before. We have never disrespected the Governor," said Appavu while addressing a press conference.
Earlier today, Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly before delivering his inaugural address, stating that his microphone was "repeatedly switched off", preventing him from speaking.
"You all watched who switched off the mic. There are 234 MLAs inside the Assembly. It is the duty of the Governor to read the government speech," Appavu said.
Addressing reporters after the walkout, PMK MLA S P Venkateshwaran of the Anbumani Ramadoss faction extended Pongal and New Year greetings before outlining the party's reasons for the protest. "Law and order in Tamil Nadu has deteriorated drastically. The state government has completely f
Referring to southern politics, Sibal accused the BJP of attempting to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu through what he termed "temple politics," after repeated electoral setbacks. "They are now trying this in Tamil Nadu, but they failed many times and have therefore started temple poli
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced the first phase of the party's poll promises for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.
With preparations gaining momentum for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay announced the constitution of an Election Campaign Committee to coordinate and oversee poll-related activities across the state.
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, senior Congress leaders from the state are scheduled to meet the party's top leadership at Indira Bhawan in the national capital on January 17 at 4 pm to deliberate on election strategy, organisational preparedness and seat-shari
The preparations are underway for a major public meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parties to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district on January 23.