Tamil Nadu
Karunanidhi dynasty enters 3G ignoring Annadurai's principles
However, his colleague, M. Karunanidhi, one of the rabble-rousing scriptwriters of Tamil movies, had different thoughts and his family is now holding key positions in the DMK flaunted as a party with a difference and a party driven by ideology.
BJP 'keen' for patch up between OPS and EPS in TN
Panneerselvam, a former Chief Minister, is in political wilderness after his expulsion from the AIADMK, and the rival group of present interim general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has gained an upperhand. However, OPS has a huge strength in his fiefdom of South Tamil Nadu and his Thevar community, who have been an ardent vote bank for the AIADMK.
'Chinnavar' Udhayanidhi to be inducted in Stalin cabinet soon: Sources
IANS had reported on November 29 that Udhayanidhi Stalin, fondly known as 'Chinnavar' in the party circles, was likely to be inducted into Stalin cabinet soon. Udhayanidhi, who is an MLA from the Chepauk Assembly constituency has been active in the DMK youth wing for the past few years and is one of the rising stars of the party in Tamil Nadu.
OPS to attend swearing-in of Gujarat Chief Minister
According to his office, OPS is attending the swearing-in ceremony after receiving an invitation from the BJP national leadership. Meanwhile, the present interim general secretary of the AIADMK and former Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) in a statement said that even though he had received an invitation from the BJP national leadership he was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
BJP top brass pitches for a truce in AIADMK, wants EPS,OPS & Sasikala together
Sources in the BJP told IANS that the saffron party wants former Chief Ministers, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and former AIADMK interim General Secretary V.K. Sasikala to come together and form a united AIADMK.
Temples are not anyone's personal property: Stalin
The Chief Minister was speaking after presiding over a mass marriage ceremony at the Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar temple in Thiruvanmiyur on Sunday. Stalin said that be it a democracy or a monarchy, temples are for the people, adding that temples are not anyone's personal property.
Thevar community elders to persuade BJP leaders for OPS, Sasikala re-entry into AIADMK
During a recent meeting of the Thevar community at Tirunelveli, a meeting of the elders of the community was held in which it was decided that they will approach the BJP leaders to persuade the AIADMK leadership to accommodate both OPS and Sasikala into the party. Sasikala, the former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, was removed from party positions after she was incarcerated in Bengaluru central prison in a case related to amassing wealth above her known sources of income.
Udayanidhi Stalin likely to join DMK govt as minister soon: Sources
The birthday bash of the younger scion of the first family of Tamil Nadu on Sunday was an indication of the clout he enjoys in the government and the party. Tamil Nadu School education minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who is considered a close family friend of Udayanidhi, had openly called for the latter to join his father's government.
Tamil Nadu Congress likely to throw its weight behind AIADMK if it exits BJP alliance
AIADMK interim general secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) had said that the party was looking for all possibilities including a grand mega alliance of political parties to take on the DMK in the 2024 elections.
AIADMK likely to part ways with BJP, talks on for new alliances in 2024 polls
In a recent statement, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former Chief Minister and interim general secretary of AIADMK, has said that there was no need for him to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he was on a private visit to the state. However, he had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Tamil Nadu visit in the capacity of opposition leader.
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