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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: DMK-Congress Seat Sharing Talks Begin Today

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday February 25, 2021, New Delhi

The Congress and the DMK today begin their seat-sharing talks as Tamil Nadu gears up for its assembly elections. Their Secular Democratic Alliance (SDA) alliance is looking to replace the AIADMK-led combine, now serving its second straight term in the state. The polls, the dates for which are expected to be announced in the first week of March, are likely to be held in April-May.

"Empowered <i>Nari Shakti"</i>: PM Modi Remembers J Jayalalithaa On Birth Anniversary

"Empowered Nari Shakti": PM Modi Remembers J Jayalalithaa On Birth Anniversary

Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday February 24, 2021, New Delhi

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa made "noteworthy efforts" to empower "our nari shakti" or woman power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today remembering the late leader on her 73rd birth anniversary. In a tweet posted today, he also said she was admired for her pro-people policies.

Tamil Nadu Tables Interim Budget Ahead Of Assembly Elections

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2021, Chennai

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections likely in April, the AIADMK government in the state today presented an interim budget for 2021-22 with the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to a higher fiscal deficit of over Rs 84,000 crore.

Kamal Haasan Meets Rajinikanth, Says No Politics Discussed

Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 20, 2021, Chennai

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, however, did not discuss politics, according to sources close to the matinee icons.

VK Sasikala's Court Move To Reclaim AIADMK Top Post Ahead Of State Polls

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday February 18, 2021, Chennai

VK Sasikala, the sacked AIADMK chief released from jail last month, has taken a legal step towards reclaiming her position in Tamil Nadu's ruling party months ahead of polls.

"Does PM Support Corruption By Holding Tainted Hands?" DMK's MK Stalin

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday February 17, 2021, Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held the hands of the ruling AIADMK's two top leaders and raised them, in a politically significant gesture ahead of the approaching election in Tamil Nadu. All three, PM Modi, Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam, stood on the stage with their linked hands held high.

Kamal Haasan Calls For Tamil Nadu Poll Candidates Online, Rs 25,000 Fee

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday February 15, 2021, Chennai

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) will begin accepting online applications from party members as it selects candidates for the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections, it was announced Monday evening

In Chennai To Open Infra Projects, PM Applauds Farmers Of Tamil Nadu

Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday February 14, 2021, Chennai

PM in Tamil Nadu: "Want to appreciate farmers of Tamil Nadu for record food grain production, good use of water resources"

"No Indian Can Forget This Day": PM Pays Homage To Pulwama Soldiers

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday February 14, 2021, New Delhi

No Indian can forget the 2019 terror attacks in Pulwama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as heremembered the soldiers who died in thesuicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir exactly twoyears ago. The bravery shown by the soldiers will continue to inspire generations, he said.

K Palaniswami Announces 24-Hour Power Supply For Tamil Nadu Farmers

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 13, 2021, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Farmers would henceforth be provided 24-hour-three phase electricity for their pump sets, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced here on Friday.

Elections In Puducherry, Tamil Nadu To Be Held Simultaneously: Poll Body

Press Trust of India | Friday February 12, 2021, Puducherry

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said in Puducherry on Friday the Assembly polls due in the next few months would be held simultaneously in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Polls: AIADMK Tones Down On Sasikala, Aims For Her Nephew

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin , Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 12, 2021, Chennai

It may not be VK Sasikala that Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK is targeting. Aside of a few utterances against the former party chief following her release from jail a few days, her protege-turned-baiters and former party functionaries have largely maintained a studied silence. Yet, it is also increasingly apparent that her nephew and independent legislator, TTV Dhinakaran, is on the firing line.

Seat Sharing Decision For Tamil Nadu Polls At "Appropriate Time": BJP Leader

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 09, 2021, Coimbatore

The seat sharing talks in NDA, ahead of the coming assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, will be a smooth affair and it will be formalised at an appropriate time, senior BJP leader H Raja said today.

"I'll Tell Sam Pitroda": Rahul Gandhi's Offer To Popular Tamil Nadu YouTube Cooking Group

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin,Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday January 30, 2021, New Delhi/Chennai

The way to Tamil Nadu's heart may be through its stomach this poll season. Even if not, Rahul Gandhi's recent appearance in a video of the Village Cooking Channel has surely left the men behind the increasingly popular YouTube group beaming and starry-eyed. Appearing only months ahead of the state assembly elections, the video is making quite a splash.

Pongal Lunch With Locals, Cow Worship: Leaders Head To Tamil Nadu

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday January 14, 2021, Chennai

Tamil speakers celebrate their annual harvest festival over the next four days beginning today. Coinciding with similar revelries across the country, such as Bihu in northeastern India and Uttarayan in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu's biggest celebration comes merely months ahead of the state's assembly polls. Not surprisingly key leaders from across the political spectrum are set to mark their presence amid the goings on.