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Palaniswami bifurcates seven district units of AIADMK

AIADMK creates 14 new district units, appoints 7 org. secs. incl. A. Anwhar Raajhaa & I.S. Inbadurai. Singai G. Ramachandran appointed IT wing president. Puducherry unit merged, A. Anbalagan made sec. Palaniswami supports MSMEs' call for reduced electricity charges.

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A. Raja, an ‘absentee landlord,’ who speaks ill of sanatana dharma, says Annamalai in the Nilgiris

K. Annamalai critiqued Nilgiris MP A. Raja, calling him an "absentee landlord" who ignores constituents' issues. He urged people to elect a BJP MP who will listen to their grievances. He also highlighted the Modi govt's pro-people schemes and alleged 16 out of 34 DMK Ministers have corruption charges pending.…

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Sanatana Dharma row | SC tags plea against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin with earlier one

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged a petition seeking criminal prosecution of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma with a similar plea filed earlier by another party. A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi said it would examine, on the next date, whether…

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Dramatic shift: On the AIADMK snapping ties with the BJP

Exiting the NDA and snapping ties with the BJP in the run-up to 2024 is a tactical move by the AIADMK, which is not oblivious to the possibility of unpalatable electoral results too

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Subdued response from TN BJP’s leadership on AIADMK’s decision; TMC maintains equidistance

AIADMK celebrates exit from NDA; BJP leadership guarded in response. TN BJP awaits signal from national leadership; TMC leader G.K. Vasan says time to strengthen party.

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A vitiated political discourse in Tamil Nadu

The Sanatana Dharma issue continues to dominate political talk. On the one side are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, and party ideologues, and on the other side is the Bharatiya Janata Party and its affiliates.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

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T.N. Minister Duraimurugan regrets his comments on Maniammai

DMK Gen. Sec. Duraimurugan expresses regret over comments on Periyar E.V. Ramasamy & Maniammai. Acknowledges difference between words used & meant. Veeramani expressed disagreement. Duraimurugan regrets & assures of respect for Periyar & Veeramani's principles.

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Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram refuses consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader R.S. Bharathi

AG refuses to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK's R.S. Bharathi for criticizing HC judge's suo motu revision. AG cites SC's verdicts in Baradakanta Mishra & Arundhati Roy cases, stating fair criticism of judicial act not contempt.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC restrains DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against former CM Palaniswami. TN BJP President Annamalai refuses to apologise for remarks on late CM Annadurai. Four warders of Coimbatore Central Prison injured in clash with remand prisoners. Two youths drown in check dam during Vinayaka Chathurthi festival.…

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Initiate criminal contempt of court proceedings against DMK leader R.S. Bharathi: Plea in Madras High Court

Petitioners urge Madras HC to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi for accusing Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of adopting "pick and choose policy" in suo motu revision of acquittal/discharge of legislators from disproportionate assets cases. Litigants allege Bharathi's comments caused damage to credibility of judiciary and…

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Madras High Court restrains Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Madras High Court grants interim injunction to Edappadi K. Palaniswami, restraining DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations linking him to 2017 Kodanad heist-cum-murder case.

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Media should support good aspects of government for its criticism to be valued and respected: Stalin

CM Stalin urges media to support govt schemes, appreciate good work. He calls for safeguarding democracy, secularism, social justice & brotherhood. N. Ram, B. Srinivasan & Kamal Haasan recall close relationship between Karunanidhi & media. CM promises transparency in procurement of books & periodicals for State libraries.

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What really happened in the 1956 Madurai event, involving Annadurai and Muthuramalinga Thevar

BJP's Annamalai claimed Annadurai apologised to Thevar after he was incensed over certain remarks. Perusal of The Hindu reports reveals Thevar condemned organisers for providing platform to communal orgs & Annadurai spoke on public speaking. Thevar was allowed to speak & CR's remarks on Aryans & Dravidians were criticised. Thevar…

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Tamil Nadu Assembly session from October 9: Speaker Appavu

Tamil Nadu Assembly to convene on Oct 9, 2023. Finance Minister to present 1st supplementary budget. Session unlikely to exceed 5 days. AIADMK's demands not accepted. Women's Reservation Bill introduced by BJP as political tactic ahead of 2024 elections. DMK providing ₹1,000 monthly grant to 1.06 crore women.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin’s journey from CM’s son to national news

A few weeks ago, your average BJP supporter north of the Vindhyas had likely never even heard of Udhayanidhi Stalin.

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AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters

AIADMK-BJP ties strained; both parties seek to gain from separation.

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Tamil Nadu govt. expresses intent to withdraw appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan in 2019

Govt. withdraws appeals against CM Stalin, Duraimurugan; HC to decide on impleading petition on Sep 26. AIADMK govt. had filed appeals in 2019 against quashing of DVAC inquiry into alleged irregularities in 2008-10 Secretariat complex construction. A-G said 3rd party had no locus standi, SC judgment cited.

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Krishnasamy seeks J.P. Nadda’s intervention to strengthen unity between AIADMK and BJP

K. Krishnasamy urges BJP's J.P. Nadda to intervene in AIADMK-BJP rift, focus on defeating DMK. Urges Nadda to visit TN, unite NDA parties. Leaders must show restraint, focus on removing DMK instead of war of words. DMK failed to implement 505 promises, illegal sand mining rampant. Time to remove anti-people…

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We should vow to ensure victory in all 40 Lok Sabha seats in T.N., Puducherry: CM

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dubs Rahul Gandhi a ‘chunavi Hindu’

Sarma dubs Rahul Gandhi "chunavi Hindu", claims INDIA would have reacted differently if remarks were made against another religion.

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Some Congress leaders call for adopting cautious approach on Sanatana Dharma row: report

Congress leaders urge caution on Sanatana Dharma row, Rahul Gandhi says focus on poor's issues. CWC meeting saw leaders Baghel and Singh point out that speaking on the matter would hurt the party and help BJP. Chidambaram said Congress stands by 'Sarvdharma Sambhav' and will not get drawn into controversy.…

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Tamil Nadu’s Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme | Palaniswami says scheme was launched with an eye to Lok Sabha elections

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami claims DMK's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme was launched to secure votes in 2024 LS polls, not out of concern for women. TTV Dhinakaran urges govt to eradicate dengue menace & set up separate hospital wards for dengue-hit patients.

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Goa CM asks his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, Congress to clarify stand on Sanatana Dharma row

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hit out at the opposition bloc INDIA over the remarks made against Sanatana Dharma by some of its leaders, and sought to know whether the Congress and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel support the statements made by them.

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