Tamil Nadu elections
DMK's Challenge to Gen Z Voters: Progress or Regression in Tamil Nadu's Political Future
Dec 15, 2025 02:14 am CST
As Tamil Nadu approaches its assembly elections, the DMK Youth Wing's conference in Tiruvannamalai serves as both a show of political strength and a strategic response to actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin frame the 2026 election as a critical choice between the DMK's vision of progress and their opponents' backward-looking policies, while emphasizing disciplined youth engagement against TVK's growing Gen Z support.
Actor Vijay Challenges DMK at First Puducherry Rally Following Karur Stampede Tragedy
Dec 09, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Actor-politician Vijay held his first public rally in Puducherry since the tragic Karur stampede, criticizing the DMK government while advocating for Puducherry's statehood and addressing local concerns. His new party TVK prepares for electoral debut against established political forces, with Vijay declaring the DMK his "political enemy" while promising to stand with Puducherry's people in the upcoming elections.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Tamil Actor Vijay Resumes Public Outreach with Controlled Indoor Meeting Following Karur Tragedy
Nov 22, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Tamil actor-politician Vijay will host his first public engagement since the fatal Karur stampede, implementing strict security measures at a controlled indoor meeting in Kanchipuram for 2,000 attendees as TVK prepares for upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
India's 2026 Election Calendar: Upcoming State and Local Body Polls Across the Country
Nov 17, 2025 08:14 pm CST
India's electoral landscape is set for significant activity with multiple state assembly elections scheduled for 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, alongside various by-elections and local body polls across Maharashtra, Kerala, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh in the coming months.
Tamil Nadu Minister Challenges Election Commission: Claims SIR Process Threatens Voter Rights Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 16, 2025 12:04 am CST
Tamil Nadu IT Minister Dr PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan has criticized the Election Commission of India over its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, filing a Supreme Court petition to halt the process. The minister claims the timing and methodology could disenfranchise thousands of voters before the 2026 Assembly elections, while the EC defends the exercise as a routine legal requirement for maintaining accurate voter lists.
Udhayanidhi Stalin Criticizes Actor Vijay's Political Entry: Ideological Showdown in Tamil Nadu Politics
Nov 10, 2025 05:13 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has sparked controversy by indirectly criticizing actor Vijay's political venture, comparing it to exhibition replicas without foundation. The DMK leader emphasized his party's ideological strength while TVK representatives responded by questioning Stalin's own political qualifications beyond family connections, setting the stage for potential confrontation in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
MK Stalin Warns: Minor Errors in Electoral Roll Forms Could Lead to Voter Disenfranchisement
Nov 09, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin cautions citizens about potential voter list removal due to small mistakes in Summary Revision of Electoral Roll forms. The DMK leader expressed concerns over the rushed implementation of the SIR process, while AIADMK's Palaniswami supports the initiative to eliminate fraudulent voters ahead of upcoming elections.
The Art of Political Alliances in India: How Vote Accelerators Shape Electoral Success
Nov 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
This analysis examines the complex dynamics of political alliance formation in India, revealing how strategic seat-sharing arrangements determine electoral outcomes. Through case studies from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra, the article demonstrates how parties like AIADMK and BJP have mastered the role of "vote accelerator" to maximize success rates, while highlighting the contrasting approaches of regional parties toward national players like Congress. Essential reading for understanding the mathematics and psychology behind India's coalition politics.
Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Sparks Political Controversy Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 10:48 pm CST
Tamil Nadu begins Special Intensive Revision of voter lists amid strong opposition from ruling DMK party, which has filed a Supreme Court petition claiming the process is rushed and potentially biased. While DMK demands postponement until after 2026 elections, BJP and AIADMK support the revision as a standard procedure, creating political tension in the state.