Tamil Nadu Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Stalin accuses AIADMK leader Palaniswami of acting as BJP's 'voice dubber'
Chennai, Feb 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K.
Handover process of Jayalalithaa's seized valuables to TN govt begins
Bengaluru, Feb 14: A Special Court in Bengaluru has started the process of handing over the seized property of jewellery and other valuables belonging to late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, an official said on Friday.
Tamil superstar Vijay's party TVK to appoint 70,000 booth committee secretaries
Chennai, Feb 13: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the newly formed political party, founded by Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay, has announced its plans to appoint 70,000 full-time booth committee secretaries across Tamil Nadu.
As AIADMK observes MGR's 108th birth anniversary, all eyes on sulking leader's move
Chennai, Feb 13: As the AIADMK observes the 108th birth anniversary of its founder and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) at Anthiyur in Erode on Thursday, all eyes are on K.A. Sengottaiyan, the veteran leader and sitting MLA from Gobichettipalayam.
If you travel in a luxury car, then how... BJP's Annamalai slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Chennai, February 12: Tamil Nadu BJP State President K Annamalai on Wednesday launched a veiled attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin, stating how the latter will know the pain of the common person if he travels in a luxury car. His response came days after Stalin accused the Central government of withholding funds from Tamil Nadu.
OPS hails Madras HC decision allowing ECI to probe AIADMK internal disputes
Chennai, Feb 12: Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has welcomed the Madras High Court's decision to vacate the stay on the Election Commission of India (ECI) probing internal disputes within the party, including leadership issues and the symbol controversy.
DMK likely to nominate Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha
Chennai, Feb 12: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat by the DMK. Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K.
'Banners didn't feature MGR, Jayalalithaa': AIADMK leader clarifies on skipping EPS felicitation event
Chennai, Feb 10: Former AIADMK Minister and sitting Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan has denied reports that he boycotted a felicitation event for former Chief minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K.Palaniswami (EPS) for the implementation of the Avinashi–Athikadavu project in Annur, Coimbatore district, on February 9, 2025.
TN: Chandhirakumar takes oath after landslide victory in Erdode East bypolls
Chennai, Feb 10: Senior DMK leader V.C. Chandhirakumar, who won the Erode East by-election by a massive margin of 90,629 votes, took the oath of office as a legislator on Monday.
TVK names superstar Vijay as its CM candidate, alliance only with parties recognising his leadership
Chennai, Feb 9: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced that it will enter into a political alliance only with parties that recognise the leadership of its founder and Tamil superstar, Vijay.
They do not like Tamil Nadu because it's non-BJP-ruled state: CM MK Stalin
Tiruvallur, February 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and stated that they did not like Tamil Nadu because it was a non-BJP-ruled state.
DMK candidate V.C. Chandhirakumar registers thumping win in Erode East bypolls
Chennai, Feb 8: Senior DMK leader and former MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar on Saturday secured a landslide victory in the Erode East by-election held on February 5, defeating his nearest rival, M.K.
DMK leads in Erode bypoll as vote counting begins
Erode, February 8: The counting of votes for the Erode (East) Assembly bye-election has begun, with DMK taking an early lead.
DMK candidate V.C. Chandhirakumar gains massive lead in Erode East bypoll
Chennai, Feb 8: Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK seemed headed for a decisive victory in the Erode East by-election after five rounds of vote counting.
DMK anticipates landslide victory in Erode East; bypoll sees 65 pc voter turnout
Chennai, Feb 6: 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.
TN BJP accuses DMK of abandoning Lord Murugan for minority vote bank
Chennai, Feb 5: 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.
Tamil Superstar Vijay to expand his party TVK's grassroots network
Chennai, Feb 5: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay has directed the functionaries of his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to finalise the appointment of office bearers, aiming to strengthen the party's grassroots network.
Erode East bypoll: Prelude to DMK's grand victory in 2026, says candidate Chandhirakumar
Chennai, Feb 5: The DMK's propaganda committee state joint convenor and party candidate for the Erode East bye-election, V.C. Chandhirakumar, has declared that the ruling party's expected landslide victory will serve as a prelude to its grand win in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Erode East bypoll begins amid tight security with 3,000 cops on duty
Chennai, Feb 5: Polling for the Erode East bye-election commenced at 7 am today, with Erode District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara among the first to cast his vote.
AIADMK General Secretary Palaniswami pays tribute to former TN CM Annadurai
Chennai, Feb 3: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Monday paid floral tributes to former Chief Minister and iconic Dravidian leader C.N.
TN CM Stalin leads DMK peace march on Annadurai's 56th death anniversary
Chennai, Feb 3: 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.
Guv Ravi to reach Delhi today amid rift with TN govt, case in SC
Chennai, Feb 3: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, who has been in regular confrontation with the state government, is set to leave for New Delhi on Monday evening for a three-day visit.
Erode east bypoll: Campaign ends today, DMK confident of huge win
Chennai, Feb 3: 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.
Our first goal is 2026 elections: TVK Chief Vijay on party's first anniversary
Chennai, February 2: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay celebrated the party's first anniversary with workers at the headquarters in Panaiyur in Chennai on Sunday.
Annamalai accuses CM Stalin of political games, praises PM Modi's swift action on mining project
Chennai, Jan 30: After visiting the villagers at Melur Arittapatti, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai spoke to the media and shared his views on various issues. He expressed gratitude for the visit of Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to Melur Arittapatti and the Vallalapatti area.
Tamilisai praises Annamalai, denies rumours of seeking TN BJP chief post
Chennai, Jan 26: Former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, dismissed rumours that she was eyeing the post of the state BJP president in Tamil Nadu.
TVK President, actor Vijay meets protestors, urges government to 'restudy' Parandur airport project
Chennai, January 20: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay on Monday assured protesting farmers that he will stand with them in the Parandur airport expansion plan issue and urged State and Union governments to 'restudy' the airport project.
TN not facing any debt trap, EPS' allegations baseless: State Finance Minister
Chennai, Jan 19: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu dismissed allegations made by AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), regarding the state's financial situation.
DMK gears up for 2026 TN Assembly polls, seeks reports from seat in-charges
Chennai, Jan 19: The ruling DMK is intensifying preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the party leadership calling for periodic reports from in-charges of each constituency.
TN Congress chief Selvaperunthagai invites star-turned-politician Vijay to join INDIA bloc
Chennai, Jan 18: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K. Selvaperunthagai has extended an invitation to Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay to join the INDIA Bloc.
MGR's governance was full of compassion towards poor: PM Modi's tribute to AIADMK founder
New Delhi, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt homage to the founder of AIADMK, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), on his birth anniversary, hailing his contributions to empowering the marginalised sections of society, and also remarked that his governance was full of compassion.
Actor Vijay's TVK to boycott Erode (East) bypoll
Chennai, January 17: Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will boycott the byelection to the Erode (East) Assembly constituency, scheduled to be held on February 5.
PM Modi pays tribute to AIADMK's founder MGR on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, January 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran on his 108th birth anniversary on Friday.
Stalin presents prestigious Perunthalaivar Kamarajar award to K.V. Thangkabalu
Chennai, Jan 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin conferred the prestigious Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award on K.V.
DMK govt has failed again: TN Oppn leader EPS on sexual assault case at hospital
Chennai, Jan 13: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), has accused the DMK government of failing to ensure the safety of women in the state.
After AIADMK, NDA to boycott Erode East by-polls, says focus on eliminating DMK in 2026
Chennai, January 12: After AIADMK and DMDK, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA also announced the boycott of the upcoming assembly by-polls in the Erode East constituency on Sunday.
TN Guv responds to Stalin's 'childish' jibe, says CM's 'arrogance' not good
Chennai, Jan 12: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday criticised Chief Minister M.K.
AIADMK to boycott Erode bypoll, says DMK will not let people vote freely
Chennai, January 11: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Saturday announced to boycott the Erode (East) Assembly constituency by-election scheduled on February 5, accusing the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government of "not letting people vote freely."
Actor-politician Vijay hits out at DMK govt for failing to fulfil promise to scrap NEET
Chennai, January 11: Actor and the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, on Saturday criticised the Tamil Nadu government for its 'failure' to fulfil the promise to scrap the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and accused Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of "betraying" people of the state.
Actor-politician Vijay accuses DMK of misleading TN on NEET scrapping
Chennai, Jan 11: Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay has accused the DMK of misleading the people of Tamil Nadu with false promises of scrapping the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).