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Tamil Nadu Court Battle: Thirupparankundram Deepam Controversy Continues as DMK Defends Traditional Practices
Dec 05, 2025 03:23 am CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu government's appeal in the Thirupparankundram Deepam contempt case, allowing the petitioner to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam on the ancient hilltop pillar under police protection. The DMK party maintains this is not a setback, claiming they are protecting local Hindu traditions while the petitioners are disconnected from community practices. The religious dispute centers around the proper location for lighting the ceremonial lamp during the important Hindu festival celebrating light over darkness.
Former AIADMK Leader Claims Actor Vijay Is Inheriting MGR's Political Legacy in Tamil Nadu
Nov 28, 2025 02:51 pm CST
KA Sengottaiyan, recently expelled from AIADMK, joins actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and draws parallels between Vijay and legendary Tamil actor-politician MGR. Sengottaiyan's strategic memorial visits to MGR, Jayalalithaa, and Annadurai sites signal Vijay's attempt to consolidate support across Tamil Nadu's political spectrum ahead of upcoming elections.
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.
Congress Establishes Committee for DMK Seat-Sharing Talks Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election
Nov 22, 2025 09:56 pm CST
Congress has formed a five-member committee to initiate seat-sharing negotiations with DMK for Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election. Led by Girish Chodankar, the committee will meet Chief Minister MK Stalin soon, reinforcing the alliance amid speculation following Rahul Gandhi's conversation with TVK chief Vijay. The Congress-DMK partnership previously saw success in the 2021 elections, with Congress winning 18 of 25 contested seats.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Intervention for Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail Projects
Nov 22, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention after the Union Housing Ministry rejected Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. Stalin argues that both cities meet population requirements and notes similar projects were approved in other Tier-II cities, raising concerns about unequal treatment of Tamil Nadu's development needs.
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 Anganwadi Worker Attempts Suicide During Electoral Roll Revision Work: Highlights Mounting Pressure on Staff
Nov 19, 2025 12:57 am CST
An anganwadi worker in Tamil Nadu attempted suicide while conducting electoral roll revision duties, bringing attention to the growing concerns about workload pressures facing officials involved in the Special Intensive Revision process. The incident comes amid widespread protests by revenue officials who are boycotting their duties due to excessive demands and insufficient training.
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.
MK Stalin Questions Election Commission's Integrity Following Bihar Election Results
Nov 15, 2025 12:36 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Nitish Kumar on NDA's Bihar victory while criticizing the Election Commission of India for alleged misconduct. As Tamil Nadu approaches its own assembly elections, Stalin's comments highlight growing tensions over electoral integrity, particularly regarding the Special Intensive Revision process being contested by his DMK party in the Supreme Court. The political divide deepens as opposition leaders debate electoral fairness and voter list authenticity.
Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.
