The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to file a response on whether a case has been registered against Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and women during a public event. Despite complaints filed, no FIR has been registered so … Read more
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to announce its state president soon. Among the major contenders for the post is Nainar Nagendran, the party MLA from Tirunelveli. While he was earlier a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), he switched over to the … Read more
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy has been dismissed from his position as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Deputy General Secretary over controversial remarks he made during a recent party meeting. Coming down strongly on the senior leader, DMK has taken action after facing widespread criticism across political and social circles. Ponmudy’s comments were made at … Read more
Chennai: The opposition AIADMK legislators were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday following tumultuous scenes over some issue they wanted to raise. Immediately after the Question Hour concluded, Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami rose to draw the Chair’s attention to ‘an important issue.’ However, Speaker M Appavu declined his request saying … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a jibe at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in the tussle of the ongoing language debate in the country. He pointed out that leaders from Tamil Nadu never sign their letters in the Tamil language. Following his three-day visit to Sri Lanka, Modi was present … Read more
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the man arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University female student in Chennai of being a “repeat offender and functionary of the DMK”. The Tamil Nadu police arrested Gnanasekaran, 37, of Kottur, who operated a biryani stall near the Anna … Read more
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin responded to recent criticisms from actor-politician Vijay, suggesting that “those who are starting new parties are wishing for the destruction of DMK.” Emphasizing the government’s commitment to its “Dravidian model” promises, Stalin referenced the words of former leader Annadurai: “Long live critics,” highlighting his openness … Read more
Chennai: Former Minister KC Palanisamy has sounded an alarm within the AIADMK, stating that Vijay’s recent speech poses a significant threat to the party. Vijay, leader of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) criticized the DMK and BJP but notably omitted any mention of AIADMK, sparking concerns that he may attract anti-DMK and anti-BJP minority votes. … Read more
Chennai: Former AIADMK minister RB Udhayakumar has downplayed the impact of Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on AIADMK’s fortunes, saying it won’t affect the party “even a little bit.” Instead, Udayakumar claimed the ruling DMK will bear the brunt. Udhayakumar’s comments come after Vijay’s inaugural rally, where he positioned his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), … Read more
Chennai: The Tamizhag Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ‘s inaugural state convention concluded in Vikravandi, Villupuram district, with party leader Vijay announcing its policies and action plans. Key proposals include bilingual education, proportional reservation, governor removal, and state autonomy. Vijay criticized the BJP and DMK, labeling the former an “ideological enemy” and the latter a “political enemy. Senior … Read more
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister S Raghupathi has launched a scathing attack on actor Vijay’s Tamizhga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), branding it the “C Team” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Raghupathi accused Vijay of refraining from criticizing the BJP to woo AIADMK workers and strengthen the BJP’s presence in the state. “Vijay chose to speak about the … Read more