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DMK Signs Seat-Sharing Deal With Two Parties For Tamil Nadu Polls

Press Trust of India | Monday March 01, 2021, Chennai

The opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu signed seat-sharing pact with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) for the April 6 assembly election, apportioning them three and two seats, respectively.

BJP Siding With "Corrupt" AIADMK: DMK's MK Stalin Hits Back

Press Trust of India | Monday March 01, 2021, Chennai

DMK leader MK Stalin on Monday sought to make light of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's allegation of corruption against his party, saying it was the BJP that "stands by corruption" by aligning with the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu.

"Have Defeated Much Bigger Enemy Than This": Rahul Gandhi's Dig At PM

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, Tirunelveli

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "formidable enemy" who ''crushed'' his opponents.

PM Modi Regrets Not Learning Tamil, The "World's Oldest Language"

Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Sunday February 28, 2021, New Delhi

Not learning the Tamil language was one of his long-standing regrets in a long political career, Prime Narendra Modi said today calling it the "world's oldest language". In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio talk today, he also praised Tamil literature and poetry. His reference to the language comes weeks ahead of the southern state going to polls on April 6.

AIADMK's Last-Minute Quota Deal Seals Alliance, Seat-Sharing Done

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar,J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 27, 2021, Chennai

Minutes before the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for five states, including Tamil Nadu, yesterday, the state Assembly cleared 10.5% reservation for the Vanniyar community in educational institutions and in the appointment of posts in government services. What was not reported then is that the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam (AIADMK) also sealed a poll deal with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a party with strong roots in the community that the legislators just favoured.

Everyone On Election Duty To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Before Voting Day: Poll Panel

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021, New Delhi

Everyone on election duty for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before polling day, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Assembly Polls In 5 States: See Which State Votes When

NDTV News Desk | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

The Election Commission announced poll dates for four states and a Union Territory today. The states include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union territory of Puducherry where elections are due in April-May.

Your Guide To When Bengal, Assam, Others Vote

NDTV News Desk | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

Elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry will be held from March 27 and the results will be announced on May 2, the Election Commission said today.

Tamil Nadu To Vote On April 6, Results To Be Declared On May 2

Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

The state of Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 6, the Election Commission announced today. The counting of votes and declaration of results will happen on May 2, along with the process in others four states - Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam - where elections will be held.

State Elections Start March 27, Counting On May 2

Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

Elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry will be held from March 27 and the results will be announced on May 2, the Election Commission said today.

Assembly Election 2021 Schedule Highlights: Poll Dates For 5 States Announced; Bengal Votes In 8 Phases

Edited by Stela Dey | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

The Election Commission announced the poll dates for four states and an Union Territory today. The voting begins on March 27 and counting of votes will be held on May 2. The states include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry where elections are due in April-May.

Bengal, Tamil Nadu's Last Minute Schemes Before Poll Dates Announcement

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday February 26, 2021, Chennai

At least two of the five poll-bound states today rushed to announce populist schemes hours ahead of the election dates being announced. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal introduced various policy changes seemingly aimed at electoral prospects. The model code of conduct, which comes into effect immediately after the Election Commission declares the poll dates, prohibits governments from making fresh welfare announcements so as to minimise any undue advantage accruing to ruling parties.

Election Commission To Announce Poll Dates For 5 States At 4:30 PM

Reported by A Vaidyanathan,J Sam Daniel Stalin,Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday February 26, 2021, New Delhi

Election Commission will announce poll dates for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry later today.

DMK-Congress Meetings Like "Corruption Hackathons", Says PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2021, Coimbatore

Kickstarting the BJP's election campaign in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attacked the Congress and DMK, saying their meetings are like "corruption hackathons" where their leaders sit and "brainstorm' on how to loot.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: DMK, Congress Hold Seat-Sharing Talks

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2021, Chennai

The opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu today held talks with its ally the Congress on sharing of seats in the Assembly elections for which the schedule is yet to be announced.