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Sruti M.D.
Will the ‘Two Leaves’ be Frozen? Race for Election Symbols Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls
07 Jan 2021
The scenario of smaller allies wanting to contest under their own symbols has come to pass within the Democratic Progressive Alliance as well.
Neelambaran A
TN Elections: Political Climate Heats up; DMK Proactive, AIADMK Unsure of Alliance Partners
20 Oct 2020
While work on election manifestoes has begun, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance seems more of a cohesive alliance after several joint protests against the Central and state governments.
Karthick Ram Manoharan
Morale Boosters for the Unsettled Mighty
03 May 2020
The milieu of G Mohan’s film Draupathi confirms the lurking suspicions about its casteism.
Neelambaran A
By-elections Conclude in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, DMK Set to Take on AIADMK in TN
21 Oct 2019
The elections to the vacant Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were peaceful, while there were reports of cash distribution for votes in the run up to the elections.
Neelambaran A
Farmers Protest Against Delay in Return of Land Acquired for Chennai- Salem Green Corridor
28 Jun 2019
The ruling AIADMK and BJP are still keen on implementing the 277 km long project even after the Madras High Court had quashed the project on April 8 and ordered the return of acquired land to farmers…
PTI
Tamil Nadu Parties Cry Foul Over National Education Policy on Language Formula
01 Jun 2019
The three language formula which bats for Hindi from "pre-school to class 12 was a big shocker," and the recommendation would "divide" the country, DMK chief M K Stalin said.
Neelambaran A
Missing Names and ‘Cash for Vote’ Allegations: Highlights of Tamil Nadu Polling
19 Apr 2019
The fisherfolk have alleged that the deletion has been done as a result of political vendetta since the ruling party and sitting MPs believe that these votes will go against them.
Newsclick Report
Tamil Nadu: With 63% Voter Turnout, All Seats But Vellore Conclude Polling
18 Apr 2019
Chennai central constituency reported the lowest voter turnout with 52.54%.
Neelambaran A
Elections 2019: Demonetisation and GST May Ruin BJP’s Hope in Coimbatore
29 Mar 2019
The city being an industrial hub has been severely affected by the twin economic attacks. Thousands of industries have been shutdown and lakhs of people have lost their jobs.