Will 2026 Tamil Nadu elections be a survival test for key present & former AIADMK leaders like EPS, OPS, Sasikala and DhinakaranTamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are shaping up as a crucial test of legacy, leadership and survival within the AIADMK camp, still deeply...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Poll battle narrows down to straight contest between Dravidian majors in Chepauk-ThiruvallikeniChennai's Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency sees a key contest between Udhayanidhi Stalin and Adhi Rajaram. Stalin seeks re-election from...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Caste calculus at play: How Tamil Nadu’s key communities could shape the electoral battleTamil Nadu elections are shaped by dominant caste blocs, including Vanniyars in the north, Gounders in the west, and Thevars in the south. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
AIADMK chief Palaniswami 'indulging in slander' against TN CM, says UdhayanidhiDuring a campaign event, tensions flared as DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin took aim at Edappadi K Palaniswami for his critical remarks regarding ...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Last-minute entry of Sasikala, BJP’s ‘silence’ create new uncertainty for AIADMK, OtherThe DMK and AIADMK are trying to assess if the BJP can secure an electoral victory for the Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)-led ...
10 Feb, 2021, 11.44 PM IST
Can Palaniswami shake off Sasikala's control & the shadow of corruption that tags Jayalalithaa?Palaniswamy is a close aide of VK Sasikala, confidante and friend of the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa. It is expected that his suppor...
19 Feb, 2017, 06.55 PM IST
Does O Panneerselvam faction have a future?Soon after the house convened, Semmalai raised a privilege issue of MLAs being held captive in Koovathur resort.
19 Feb, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
AIADMK faces second split since MGR's deathPost-Jayalalithaa, Sasikala was the binding factor until her decision to take over the administration triggered a revolt.
15 Feb, 2017, 11.47 AM IST
Euphoria in Panneerselvam camp; DMK, Congress welcome SC verdictOpposition parties like DMK and Congress have termed the apex court's decision as historical.
14 Feb, 2017, 12.45 PM IST
O Panneerselvam hobnobbed with DMK so he was asked to go: V K SasikalaRevolting against the party leadership, Panneerselvam said he was forced to resign on the ground that he should follow party discipline.
13 Feb, 2017, 07.42 PM IST
O Panneerselvam versus VK Sasikala: 10 key developmentsAttacking AIADMK general secretary Sasikala, DMK working president MK Stalin on Wednesday said his party had nothing to with the ruling dis...
09 Feb, 2017, 12.27 PM IST
Centre in strategic position to pull strings in AIADMK fightThe Delhi players would also watch if the Pandian-OPS camp with the support of Jayalalithaa’s niece is able to win over MLAs.
09 Feb, 2017, 12.05 AM IST
Sasikala herds MLAs, Panneerselvam claims they will back himThere were unconfirmed reports that AIADMK would even parade the MLAs before the President if the Governor delays the swearing-in of Sasika...
08 Feb, 2017, 05.53 PM IST
DMK slams Sasikala; seeks CBI probe into Panneerselvam's allegationsStalin also sought a CBI probe into Panneerselvam's allegations that he was forced to resign to make way for Sasikala.
08 Feb, 2017, 12.15 PM IST
Sasikala, Panneerselvam, DMK goes into a huddleWith Stalin having cordial ties with Panneerselvam, the meeting has sparked speculation whether the DMK would support the latter by offerin...
08 Feb, 2017, 01.28 AM IST
Mention of Sasikala by AIADMK MLA creates flutter in Tamil Nadu HouseDuring Question Hour, AIADMK member from Kunnam, RT Ramachandran, thanked 'Chinnamma' (as Sasikala is addressed).
27 Jan, 2017, 08.52 PM IST
With Sasikala and Stalin taking over the reins of AIADMK and DMK, how will Tamil Nadu politics change?While for MK Stalin, this is not a huge challenge; for VK Sasikala, taking the cadre along seems to be a huge problem.
08 Jan, 2017, 10.45 AM IST