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PM Modi to Join Tamil Nadu Pongal Celebrations in Strategic Pre-Election Visit Ahead of 2026 Polls
Dec 14, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi plans a significant three-day visit to Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivities in January, marking his first participation in the traditional harvest celebration with local farmers. This strategic outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections aims to strengthen BJP's rural connections and advance alliance formations within the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK General Council Opens Path for OPS and Dhinakaran's Return to NDA Alliance Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Dec 10, 2025 04:16 pm CST
The AIADMK General Council has strategically enabled the potential return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran to the NDA coalition ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. This move aligns with BJP's efforts to consolidate opposition votes against the ruling DMK while maintaining EPS's leadership authority within AIADMK.
AIADMK Leadership Crisis: NDA Seeks Return of OPS and Dhinakaran Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Dec 10, 2025 02:41 am CST
The AIADMK faces a critical juncture as the BJP-led NDA pushes for the return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran ahead of the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Current AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) must navigate this complex political landscape while maintaining party unity. The potential reconciliation aims to consolidate anti-DMK votes and unite the influential Thevar community, though significant challenges remain within the evolving alliance structure.
Nishant Kumar's Political Future: JDU Leadership Signals Entry into Bihar Politics
Dec 06, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar appears poised to enter state politics following significant endorsement from JD-U national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha. Political analysts suggest his debut may be imminent as party leadership openly welcomes his participation, while Nishant himself expresses confidence in his father's commitment to creating employment opportunities across the state.
Nitish Kumar Enters World Book of Records for Taking Oath as Bihar Chief Minister 10 Times
Dec 06, 2025 01:07 am CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been recognized by the World Book of Records, London, for his unprecedented achievement of taking oath as Chief Minister ten times since 2000. This remarkable political milestone highlights his enduring leadership and the complex alliances that have defined Bihar's political landscape over the past two decades.
KA Sengottaiyan Joins Actor Vijay's TVK Party in Major Tamil Nadu Political Shift
Nov 27, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Former AIADMK veteran KA Sengottaiyan has joined actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, marking a significant political development before the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The nine-time MLA brings decades of political experience and campaign strategy expertise to TVK, potentially strengthening the party's organizational structure while further fragmenting Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Kerala BJP Chief Links Muslim Ministerial Absence to Voting Patterns: "They Don't Vote For Us"
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar sparked controversy by stating that Muslims lack representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet because they don't vote for BJP. Speaking at a Kozhikode Press Club event, he challenged the Muslim community's traditional Congress support while highlighting the absence of Muslim ministers in the current government. His comments come ahead of Kerala's local body elections, where BJP aims to increase its vote share from 16% to 25%.
Chirag Paswan Declines Deputy CM Ambitions, Plans LJP(RV) Expansion Beyond Bihar as NDA Partner
Nov 22, 2025 12:10 am CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has expressed satisfaction with his party's allocation of two ministerial berths in Bihar's new cabinet, refusing to appear "greedy" by demanding the deputy chief minister position. After securing 19 seats in Bihar's assembly elections, the LJP(RV) leader now aims to expand the party's presence to West Bengal, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh as part of the NDA coalition.
Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar Chief Minister Following NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares to form a new government in Bihar following his JDU-led alliance's sweeping victory of 202 seats in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony scheduled for Thursday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, as Kumar begins an unprecedented 10th term with a cabinet of 22 ministers representing various coalition partners. This victory firmly re-establishes JDU as the dominant partner in its alliance with BJP.
Prashant Kishor Takes Responsibility for Bihar Election Loss, Challenges JDU to Fulfill Rs 2 Lakh Promise
Nov 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Following Jan Suraaj's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor has taken full responsibility while observing a day of silence. Despite his party's failure to win any seats against the dominant NDA alliance, Kishor vows to continue in politics but promises to retire if Nitish Kumar's government fulfills its alleged pre-election promise of Rs 2 lakh payments to 1.5 crore women, claiming this was a key factor in the NDA's landslide victory.