Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu is confident of securing a massive victory in the Erode East bye-election, with its candidate, senior party leader and former MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar, expected to win by a significant margin. The Election Commission has reported a voter turnout of 65 per cent … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK, will take part in a protest on Thursday in Delhi. The DMK’s student wing will be protesting against the UGC … Read more
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has accused the ruling DMK of abandoning Tamil god Lord Murugan in an attempt to appease minority vote banks. His remarks came in response to the recent protests at the Thirupparankundram hill shrine in Madurai district. The controversy erupted after some Muslim organisations reportedly demanded … Read more
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and leader of the AIADMK breakaway faction, O. Panneerselvam (OPS), has strongly criticised the ruling DMK government, alleging that even police personnel are not safe under its administration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, OPS, who now leads the AIADMK Thongargal Urimai Meetpu Kuzhu, expressed concern … Read more
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) As the campaigning for the Erode East bypoll officially ended at 6 p.m. on Monday, cadres of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) have shifted their focus to “silent door-to-door voter outreach”. The by-election, set for February 5, has become a direct contest between the ruling … Read more
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin led a peace march on Monday from the Anna statue at Wallajah Road in Chennai to Anna Square at Kamarajar Salai. The march was organised by the DMK to commemorate the 56th death anniversary of C.N. Annadurai, the first Chief Minister of … Read more
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) With the election campaign for the Erode East bypoll ending on Monday, the ruling DMK, which has taken over the seat from its coalition partner Congress, is confident of a massive victory. The bypoll will be held on February 5 and counting of votes will be held on February 8. DMK … Read more
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Chief Coordinator and actor-turned-politician, Seeman, launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government during a campaign event for the Erode East bypolls. Speaking at a public gathering in support of NTK candidate K. Seethalakshmi, Seeman criticised the DMK for neglecting basic needs like food and water, … Read more
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) The DMK government in Tamil Nadu is under fire after its allies and opposition parties protested against the charge-sheeting of three Dalit youths in the Vengaivayal case. VCK and the CPI(M), key allies of the DMK, have strongly opposed the charge sheet, with both demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) … Read more