People have chosen MNM as alternative to AIADMK, DMK: Kamal (video)
Asked about follow-up on his meetings with TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Kamal Haasan said things could happen and “coagulate”. Continue Reading
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Election nominations begin on a dull note in Tamilnadu
The first day of the nominations for the Lok Sabha and assembly bypolls in the State started on a sombre note as only six candidates filed their nominations yesterday. Continue Reading
Tall promises
In their manifestos for the Lok Sabha elections, the AIADMK and DMK have made identical and tall promises, including release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts, scrapping of NEET, steps to increase employment and to eliminate poverty. Continue Reading
2019 elections: Just 3 women candidates fielded by DMK, AIADMK
Political observer Krishnan feels that voters still equate leadership with masculinity and approach women candidates warily, giving them scant respect. Continue Reading
2019 polls: Sons, daughters of top leaders figure in candidates lists of DMK, AIADMK
The DMK leads the pack in encouraging family interests, as at least six of its 20 contestants for the parliamentary elections are kin of its stalwarts. And, all three constituencies in Chennai have been given to these powerful progeny. Continue Reading
Parrikar, the chowkidar
With the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, not just the coastal State, but the whole of India has lost a leader for whom country came first always. Parrikar set an example for fellow politicians, both in his life and death. Continue Reading
DMK list of candidates out, Kanimozhi to contest from Thoothukudi
The DMK, which would be contesting in 20 of the 39 seats in the polls, has nominated late leader M Karunandihi’s daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi for the Thoothukudi seat. Continue Reading
CSK begin full fledged preparations
The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings Saturday began full-fledged preparations for IPL-12 at the MA Chidambaram stadium here. Continue Reading
Captain will tour TN and address voters: DMDK deputy secy Sudhish
“DMDK has been an integral part of Tamilnadu politics. Having stitched a strong alliance for Lok Sabha polls this time, we are going all guns blazing. Our president, Captain Vijayakanth will make a whirlwind tour across the State and address cadres,” says DMDK deputy secretary L K Sudhish. Continue Reading
2019 polls: Ex-MP Ganeshamurthi is MDMK candidate for Erode seat
The MDMK, a partner in the DMK-led Social Progressive Alliance in Tamilnadu, for the 18 April Lok Sabha elections, today announced that former MP A Ganeshamurthi will contest from the Erode constituency it has been allotted. Continue Reading