BJP Tamil Nadu
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.
Madras High Court Rejects Tamil Nadu Government's Appeal in Thirupparankundram Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 04, 2025 08:10 pm CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu government's appeal in the Thirupparankundram temple lamp dispute, ordering lamps to be lit on both the traditional lower pillar and the contested upper pillar near a 14th-century dargah. The court's unusual deployment of CISF forces to enforce the order highlights escalating religious tensions and presents political challenges for the ruling DMK party, which faces accusations of anti-Hindu bias ahead of future elections.
Tamil Nadu BJP Seeks Police Action Against DMK Member for Alleged Death Threat to PM Modi
Nov 19, 2025 01:31 am CST
Tamil Nadu's BJP leadership demands immediate police action after a video surfaces showing a DMK functionary allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy unfolds amid ongoing tensions between DMK and the Election Commission over voter roll revisions in the state. Police confirm investigation is underway while the accused party member has yet to respond.
BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for Selective Diwali Greetings and Religious Discrimination
Oct 21, 2025 06:40 pm CST
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan condemns Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly discriminating against Hindus during Diwali celebrations. The controversy centers around Udhayanidhi's limited Diwali wishes to "those who have faith" and the Chief Minister's absence of public Diwali greetings, which the BJP claims shows disrespect toward Hindu sentiments in the state.