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Vijay calls emergency meeting of TVK MLAs amid allegations of misconduct and Opposition attack
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK founder C Joseph Vijay has called an emergency meeting of party MLAs on Wednesday amid allegations of misconduct against legislators and mounting Opposition criticism. The meeting is expected to focus on party discipline, public conduct and addressing citizens’ grievances.
Allegation of harassment to woman Collector: TN Minister promises probe against TVK MLA
Chennai Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan promised a thorough inquiry into allegations against MLA Arul Vignesh. Reports claimed Vignesh sent inappropriate text messages to District Collector J E Padmaja. Minister Rajmohan emphasised a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment across political affiliations. DMK MP Kanimozhi alleged that Vignesh harassed the collector, which prompted this inquiry. Vignesh has denied the accusations as baseless and claims they are part of misinformation.
DMK seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, signals third-front push
DMK is calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to electoral roll issues. The party has adopted resolutions criticizing the Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for political opportunism. DMK is supporting protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party against alleged electoral discrepancies. Leaders have engaged with regional parties to explore a broader coalition outside of the Congress-led INDIA bloc.
"We have already supported CJP": DMK MP Kanimozhi
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday said that her party had extended support to the CJP when its leaders were arrested, adding that she had attended a protest in Chennai to convey the party's support.
MK Stalin chairs DMK MPs meeting on SIR, other key issues today
Members of the DMK met at their headquarters while protests continued against the Election Commission's SIR exercise. DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized the Union government, claiming that voters were denied their rights. Demonstrators also demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concerning alleged electoral manipulation. Opposition parties accused the Election Commission of favoring the BJP and called for accountability.
5 Panels get new chiefs; TMC loses 2 posts
Recent changes in chairpersonships of five parliamentary standing committees reflect a significant reshuffle. The Trinamool Congress lost leadership in two key panels as BJP members were appointed. Notably, Sudhanshu Trivedi replaced Dola Sen as chair of the Commerce Committee. Several opposition leaders retained their posts, including Shashi Tharoor, who heads the External Affairs Committee. The DMK maintained its chairmanships for two crucial committees in this reshuffle.
Parliamentary panel reshuffle: Who gets what, check full list of new chairpersons
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have reconstituted their department-related parliamentary standing committees for the year. Most chairpersons from the previous term have been retained while a few new appointments have been made. Shashi Tharoor has been reappointed as chairperson of the external affairs committee. Charanjit Singh Channi will continue leading the agriculture panel after retaining his position. These committees focus on reviewing ministries' budgets, policies, and legislation throughout the year.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: Vijay, Stalin and Palaniswami launch campaign in Madurantakam, Dharapuram
The Tamil Nadu bypoll campaign is heating up ahead of the October 6 elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, DMK president M K Stalin and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami set to campaign. The contests have drawn attention after former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama quit their seats and joined Vijay’s TVK, turning the two constituencies into a closely watched political contest.
After backlash, Vijay sarkar rescinds L&O RTI waiver
The ruling TVK government on Sunday withdrew its order expempting Public (Law and Order) department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act following widespread outrage. The department was classified as an 'Intelligence and Security Organisation' under the withdrawn order which would have kept it outside the RTI framework and restricted public access to the information it holds. Earlier, the exemption was defended as an attempt to keep information related to community clashes outside the RTI framework.
DMK reaches out to regional parties for non-BJP, non-Congress platform; Owaisi, Azad, Maurya plan front for UP polls
DMK is reaching out to regional parties nationally to form a common platform. Kanimozhi has spoken with leaders from TMC, Shiv Sena, and NCP(SP). In Uttar Pradesh, AIMIM and Azad Samaj Party are discussing a joint front. Swami Prasad Maurya and Pallavi Patel are also being considered for this alliance. An announcement regarding the Uttar Pradesh coalition is expected soon.
TMC name, symbol frozen: Mamata, Ritabrata factions submit new choices to ECI
The Election Commission has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress name and its ‘Flowers and Grass’ symbol, prompting the rival Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee factions to submit alternative choices by Friday’s 11 am deadline. The move comes ahead of October 6 bypolls in West Bengal, pending a final decision.
DMK MP Kanimozhi meets former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata as DMK outreach fuels third-front talk
DMK leader Kanimozhi met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Thursday. This meeting follows discussions with Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Strains between DMK and Congress have emerged recently. The TMC and Congress have also sparred over a West Bengal bypoll. Kanimozhi's outreach sparks speculation about opposition coordination efforts.
CM calls alliance meet amid 'Vijay for PM' push
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has called an alliance meeting for September ninth. Senior TVK ministers are openly promoting Vijay for Prime Minister in 2029. This has caused friction with the Congress party, which backs Rahul Gandhi. TVK ministers invited Congress president Manickam Tagore to the upcoming alliance meeting. Left parties CPI and CPM have not yet decided their attendance.
Kanimozhi writes to Jaishankar over UK visa difficulties faced by Tamil Nadu-sponsored students
DMK MP Kanimozhi has appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for intervention as over 300 students are experiencing difficulties in obtaining UK visas for their higher education pursuits. It has been reported that the Tamil Nadu government's sponsorship is not recognized for visa applications. With university enrollment deadlines approaching in August and September, students could potentially miss out on crucial academic opportunities.
Kanimozhi's acquittal could see her in key role as DMK's negotiator in Delhi
Kanimozhi, freed from 2G shadow, is set to be the chief negotiator of the Dravidian caucus in New Delhi ahead of 2019 polls.
M K Stalin leaves for Delhi, likely to meet Kanimozhi
DMK treasurer M K Stalin today left for New Delhi, where he is likely to meet his half-sister and party MP Kanimozhi in Tihar jail.
2G scam trial: Kanimozhi, Sharad kumar file bail plea in Supreme Court
Kanimozhi, Rajya Sabha MP and daughter of the DMK supremo M Karunanidhi, has moved the Supreme Court seeking her release from the Tihar jail on bail in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.
Smiling Kanimozhi talks to half-brother Stalin in court
A broad smile was Kanimozhi's reply to a question from her half-brother M K Stalin on how was she doing in Tihar jail when they came face to face at a trial court.
MK Stalin meets Kanimozhi in trial court
Senior DMK leader M K Stalin today met his sister Kanimozhi, arrested in the 2G spectrum case, at a trial court here and spent nearly 40 minutes with her.
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