Edappadi K Palaniswami
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.
Tamil Nadu's Battle for Metro Projects: MK Stalin Accuses Centre of Political Bias in Rejecting Madurai and Coimbatore Proposals
Nov 20, 2025 01:10 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the central government of political bias in rejecting metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, while approving similar projects in BJP-ruled states with smaller populations. The dispute highlights growing Centre-state tensions ahead of 2026 Assembly elections, with the DMK planning protests and even BJP ally AIADMK urging approval of the projects.
Tamil Nadu Political Shift: AIADMK Lawmaker Manoj Pandian Joins DMK, Accuses EPS of Being 'BJP Proxy'
Nov 04, 2025 09:27 pm CST
In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, six-time MLA Manoj Pandian from the influential Nadar community has defected from AIADMK to join the ruling DMK party. Pandian accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning the party with BJP, claiming only DMK can protect Dravidian ideology. This defection represents a major setback for O Panneerselvam's faction in the ongoing AIADMK power struggle and potentially impacts the Nadar community's voting patterns in future elections.
Three Men Arrested After Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of College Student in Coimbatore: Political Backlash Intensifies in Tamil Nadu
Nov 04, 2025 09:49 am CST
Three suspects have been arrested following a police encounter for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a female college student in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The incident has sparked intense political controversy, with opposition parties led by EPS and BJP criticizing Chief Minister MK Stalin's government over women's safety concerns, while officials maintain swift action is being taken against perpetrators. This case follows the recent conviction in the Anna University assault, raising broader questions about law enforcement effectiveness in the state.
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 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.
AIADMK-TVK Alliance Speculation: Vijay's Party Distances Itself After EPS Claims
Oct 10, 2025 11:11 am CST
Following AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami's hints at a potential alliance with actor Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the newly-formed party has distanced itself from the claim. While EPS described TVK flags at his rally as "the beginning of a new alliance," TVK sources denied any official connection, setting the stage for political realignment ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2025 assembly elections.
MGR Statue Vandalized in Madurai: AIADMK Demands Swift Justice
Oct 06, 2025 04:19 pm CST
A 35-year-old statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran was vandalized in Madurai, prompting immediate protests from AIADMK members. Party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami condemned the act while police investigate using CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators who targeted this revered monument near the famous Jallikattu arena.
Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Accuses DMK Government of Evading Responsibility for Deadly Karur Stampede
Sep 30, 2025 11:48 pm CST
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has accused the Tamil Nadu government of failing to protect citizens during the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. He questioned the government's decision to hold a press briefing while a Commission of Inquiry is already investigating the incident, suggesting this unusual approach indicates an attempt to shift blame and evade responsibility for the tragedy that occurred during actor-politician Vijay's political rally.