VK Sasikala
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 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.
KA Sengottaiyan Meets Actor Vijay: Former AIADMK Leader Expected to Join TVK Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Nov 26, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Former AIADMK strategist KA Sengottaiyan met with actor Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Chennai following his resignation as MLA. This meeting has intensified speculation about the veteran politician joining the fledgling party, potentially becoming its first major political figure. Sengottaiyan's decades of experience could provide crucial organizational strength to TVK as it prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
AIADMK Internal Crisis Deepens: Expelled Leader Accuses Party Chief of Family Interference
Nov 03, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Expelled AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan has accused party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami of allowing family interference in party affairs, escalating tensions within Tamil Nadu's main opposition party months before crucial state elections. The nine-time MLA claims EPS practices dynastic politics while advocating for the return of other expelled leaders to create a united front against the ruling DMK. This internal power struggle highlights the ongoing battle over former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's political legacy.
AIADMK Veteran KA Sengottaiyan Challenges Illegal Expulsion by EPS, Vows Court Battle
Nov 02, 2025 02:24 am CST
Following his expulsion from AIADMK after 53 years of service, nine-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan has branded party chief Edappadi K Palanisamy's decision illegal and announced plans for legal action. The veteran politician was removed without notice after meeting with expelled leaders at a memorial event. Sengottaiyan directly accused EPS of betrayal and autocratic leadership, claiming his expulsion stems from attempts to reconcile party factions rather than any alliance with opposition DMK as alleged. Political observers are watching whether Sengottaiyan and other expelled leaders will seek reinstatement or join actor Vijay's new political movement.
AIADMK Expels Veteran Leader KA Sengottaiyan Amid Internal Power Struggle Over Jayalalithaa's Legacy
Oct 31, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's opposition party AIADMK has expelled veteran leader KA Sengottaiyan for advocating the return of sacked figures including O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala. This expulsion highlights the ongoing internal power struggle over Jayalalithaa's legacy as the party faces electoral challenges and questions about its alliance with the BJP ahead of next year's elections.
Betrayers Will Be "Isolated": E Palaniswami Takes Hard Line On Dissidents
Sep 16, 2025 02:46 am CST
AIADMK General Secretary and Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, sharpened his attack today on dissident leader KA Sengottaiyan and expelled leaders O Panneerselvam, VK Sasikala and TTV Dhinakaran.