he Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has extended support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, helping the party reach the majority mark required to form the government in Tamil Nadu. With support from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK and Muslim League, TVK has crossed the crucial 118-member majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. TVK had won 107 Read More…
Hundreds of supporters of Vijay gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday expecting to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the TVK leader as chief minister, but returned disappointed after finding the venue closed. Supporters who had travelled from different parts of Tamil Nadu, including Coimbatore and Arumbakkam, said there was no official communication regarding the Read More…
Political circles in Tamil Nadu were abuzz on Wednesday amid reports of possible discussions between long-time rivals Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to prevent Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) from forming its first government in the state. The speculation gained momentum hours after the Congress party extended support to Read More…
Counting of votes is underway on Monday in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, with early trends beginning to emerge from key states. In West Bengal, where a fierce contest is being witnessed between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, counting is being held in 293 out of 294 constituencies. Initial trends indicate Read More…
A three-tier security system along with QR code-based entry will be implemented for vote counting in Tamil Nadu on May 4, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said. The system is aimed at ensuring strict access control and preventing unauthorised entry into counting centres. Only authorised personnel with QR-coded identity cards will be allowed inside after Read More…
With polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluding on Thursday evening, election officials have securely moved electronic voting machines (EVMs), VVPAT units, and other polling materials to designated strong rooms across the state. According to the Election Commission of India, the sealed machines were transported under heavy security to 62 counting centres, where votes Read More…
Tamil Nadu registered a record voter turnout in the Assembly elections on Thursday, with over 84 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballots across 234 constituencies. According to the Election Commission of India, the state recorded 84.29 per cent polling till 6 PM, surpassing its previous highest turnout of 78.29 per cent recorded during Read More…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Thursday appealed to the Election Commission of India to extend polling hours by two hours, till 8 PM, for the Assembly elections being held across 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief highlighted concerns over long queues at several Read More…
Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination as the party’s candidate for the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking after filing the papers, Udhayanidhi expressed confidence of a decisive victory, stating that the party is set to “create history” in this election. He said the DMK’s governance record Read More…