Supreme Court judgment has injected life into AIADMK cadres: Edappadi Palaniswami

Supreme Court judgment has injected life into AIADMK cadres: Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the AIADMK general council meeting has injected life to the “1.50 crore” cadres of AIADMK, its interim general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on February 23 said in Madurai adding that it has put an end to comments that the party had […]

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Everyone loves a good fight

Everyone loves a good fight

The Governor-government tussle seems to politically benefit all those involved   In a memorandum to the President of India, Tamil Nadu’s ruling alliance, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has demanded the dismissal of Governor R.N. Ravi. In neighbouring Kerala, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), […]

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Justice has prevailed, says EPS after HC verdict

Justice has prevailed, says EPS after HC verdict

AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday welcomed the order of the Division Bench of the Madras High Court, reversing the earlier order in favour of deposed party coordinator O. Panneerselvam.  In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami, who thanked a host of party functionaries, senior leaders and members, said that even as he had […]

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Jayalalithaa’s death | Arumughaswamy Commission report to be made public, says CM Stalin

Jayalalithaa’s death | Arumughaswamy Commission report to be made public, says CM Stalin

The monthly cash assistance of ₹1,000 for women heads of families will be rolled out soon, says the CM at Coimbatore The monthly cash assistance of ₹1,000 for women heads of families will be rolled out soon, says the CM at Coimbatore The report submitted by Justice (Retd) A. Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry, probing the […]

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AIADMK questions leak of Thoothukudi firing report

AIADMK questions leak of Thoothukudi firing report

The AIADMK on Sunday asked the DMK government how the report of the Aruna Jagadeesan Commission, which probed the police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters in Thoothukudi in which 13 persons were killed in May 2018, was “leaked”. Recently, The Frontline, a sister publication of The Hindu, had exposed how the commission in its report, submitted […]

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OPS and EPS camps continue war of words

OPS and EPS camps continue war of words

Palaniswami responsible for the present state of affairs in the party, says Syed Khan Palaniswami responsible for the present state of affairs in the party, says Syed Khan The war of words between the AIADMK groups, led by coordinator O. Panneerselvam and co-coordinator Edappadi K. Palaniswami, continued on Friday. The Panneerselvam camp fielded Theni district […]

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AIADMK’s first MP Maya Thevar passes away at the age of 88

AIADMK’s first MP Maya Thevar passes away at the age of 88

When former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran launched the AIADMK party, Mr. Maya Thevar registered the party’s maiden victory by contesting on the ‘two-leaves’ symbol during the 1973 by-election to Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency. When former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran launched the AIADMK party, Mr. Maya Thevar registered the party’s maiden victory by contesting on the […]

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Avoid harsh words while reacting to criticism, Panneerselvam tells supporters

Avoid harsh words while reacting to criticism, Panneerselvam tells supporters

Recalls anecdotes involving former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai to underline that one should not react angrily to criticism Recalls anecdotes involving former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai to underline that one should not react angrily to criticism Deposed AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam, on Thursday, issued an advice to his followers not to resort to harsh words, […]

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TN may face Assembly election along with general election in 2024: Dhinakaran

TN may face Assembly election along with general election in 2024: Dhinakaran

Corruption has increased during the DMK regime and has exceeded the previous AIADMK government, charged Dhinakaran Corruption has increased during the DMK regime and has exceeded the previous AIADMK government, charged Dhinakaran AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran, on Wednesday, reiterated his prediction that Tamil Nadu will face assembly elections along with general elections in 2024. He […]

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Panruti Ramachandran questions AIADMK unitary leadership’s ‘achievements’ 

Panruti Ramachandran questions AIADMK unitary leadership’s ‘achievements’ 

Former Minister in the M.G. Ramachandran cabinet, Panruti Ramachandran, on Sunday said it was not important who the AIADMK [interim] general secretary was, and what mattered was who won the confidence of people. He made the remarks after V.K. Sasikala, former aide of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, called on him at his residence in Ashok […]

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