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Annamalai's exit no loss for party, says TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has quit the party to launch his own political outfit. State BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran asserted this move will not impact the party. He stated the BJP remains steadfast on its ideology. Durai Vaiko of MDMK wished Annamalai success. Annamalai aims for a…

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Lok Sabha polls | Rahul Gandhi will be PM once INDIA bloc forms government at Centre: Durai Vaiko

MDMK's Durai Vaiko endorses Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister candidate for INDIA bloc, confident in DMK alliance's success.

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Candidates race against time to reach out to voters in Tiruchi, take out rallies and hold roadshow

With campaigning for the first phase of the Lok Sabha election set to end on Wednesday, political parties and candidates in the Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency have switched gears to reach out to voters in all possible ways

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Vaiko’s remark on Congress triggers row

Chennai MDMK leader Vaiko criticizes Congress over Katchatheevu issue, sparking controversy and backlash from Congress leaders.

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Stakes high for MDMK as party scion tests political fortunes in Tiruchi

The MDMK’s quest to reclaim the Tiruchi Lok Sabha seat after two decades by fielding Durai Vaik, has put the spotlight on the constituency this general election.

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MDMK leader Vaiko condoles Erode MP Ganesamoorthy’s death

Chennai MDMK Lok Sabha member A. Ganesamoorthy dies after being upset over not getting renomination, Vaiko condoles his death

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Durai Vaiko files nomination papers for Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) principal secretary and party’s candidate Durai Vaiko filed his nomination papers for the Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency here on Monday

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Stalin launches campaign with scathing attack on PM Modi over electoral bonds, corruption

M.K. Stalin criticizes PM Modi's corruption allegations, exposes BJP scams, and vows to defeat BJP in upcoming elections.

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MDMK sees Rahul Gandhi as the PM candidate, says Durai Vaiko

As far as the MDMK was concerned, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the prime ministerial candidate in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, party’s principal secretary and its candidate for the Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency Durai Vaiko said here on Thursday

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Tiruchi remains the favourite ground for launching election campaign

Having finalised the seat-sharing arrangements with their allies, the two major Dravidian parties of the State — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) — are all set to kick off their respective election campaign from Tiruchi

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BJP has lost sheen with failures in all fronts, says Durai Vaiko

Durai Vaiko confident in INDIA bloc's victory in Tamil Nadu, criticizes BJP's governance failures and EVM tampering hopes.

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MDMK urges Union govt. to ‘deal toughly’ with Sri Lanka on fishermen issue

Arresting fishermen from Tamil Nadu appears to be a “routine” affair for the Sri Lankan Navy along the Palk Bay region and to put a permanent end to it, the Union government should deal toughly with the island nation and ensure the livelihood of fishers from the State was protected,…

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Durai Vaiko flays Governor Ravi for remarks on MGNREGS

MDMK's Durai Vaiko takes exception to Gov. R.N. Ravi's reported suggestion to do away with MGNREGS, alleging BJP govt. expressed desire through Governors. Scheme has benefited rural poor & SC/STs; reduction in funds creates uncertainty over livelihood. 16cr workers registered; ₹2.7L cr needed, but only ₹60K cr allotted. BJP's approach…

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I have always stood for issues which threatened public than electoral politics, says Vaiko

MDMK leader Vaiko said he had always fought for issues threatening mankind, such as Mullaiperiyar dam, Neutrino project & Sterlite Copper Plant. He recalled leading a padayatra from Madurai to the dam & the fight against Sterlite. He admitted his fire was missing due to recovering from COVID-19, but the…

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Governor Ravi’s continuation will result in deterioration of law and order, says Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan, on Wednesday claimed Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s continuation will result in confusion, deterioration of law and order and create enmity between various castes and religious communities. He accused Mr. Ravi of not just speaking against the State government but “making comments against…

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Vaiko re-elected unopposed as MDMK general secretary

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MDMK presidium chairman Duraisamy quits party

MDMK presidium chairman S. Duraisamy on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, quit the party, culminating a face-off with the leadership over the prominence of Durai Vaiko, son of party leader Vaiko, in the party.

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Vaiko announces intra-party elections

MDMK founder and general secretary Vaiko on Sunday announced intra-party elections for key posts. In case of multiple contenders for each post, the election would be held in the party’s general council meeting in Chennai on June 14.

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Karnataka election result is beginning of the end for BJP, says Durai Vaiko

Greeting All India Congress Committee leader Rahul Gandhi for the role he played in electioneering in Karnataka, Mr. Durai said the victory should not be seen as a win for the State but the mood of the people in the country showing the doors to the BJP

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Durai Vaiko seeks justice for wrestlers

MDMK headquarters secretary Durai Vaiko sought justice for Indian women wrestlers who had accused BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and several other coaches of sexual harassment.

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MDMK presidium chairman Duraisamy urges Vaiko to merge party with DMK

The difference of opinion between MDMK general secretary Vaiko and presidium chairman Tirupur S. Duraisamy reached a critical stage when he called for merger of the party with the DMK.

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Documentary film about the life of Vaiko released

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other leaders laud his political achievements

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PM is welcome to launch development projects: Durai Vaiko

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