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Coimbatore escape: Undertrial flees again; Palaniswami calls jailbreaks 'never-ending TV serial'

A 25-year-old undertrial prisoner escaped from Coimbatore Central Prison for the second time in 24 hours, prompting the suspension of four police personnel and a statewide prison security audit. The incident triggered a political backlash, with AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami criticising the TVK government over repeated prison escapes and…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

AIADMK chief hits out at TVK govt over Theni jailbreak, alleges total collapse of law & order

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday criticised the Tamil Nadu government after 17 prisoners escaped from the Theni district sub-jail, alleging a collapse in governance and law and order. He questioned prison security and the minister overseeing the Law, Energy and Prison departments, and urged authorities to recapture…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

DMK, AIADMK slam TVK govt over rising crimes against women; accuse CM Vijay of 'sleep mode'

Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns about increased crimes against women. Following recent violent incidents, leaders have criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's lack of action. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin highlighted specific cases of assaults and demanded immediate legal response. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Vijay takes out roadshow in bypoll-bound Dharapuram, slams DMK for remarks against women

C Joseph Vijay participated in a roadshow in Dharapuram supporting his party's candidate ahead of the upcoming bypolls. During the event, he criticized the DMK for derogatory remarks made against women, especially his candidate. He emphasized that he would not tolerate attacks on women and called for respect and dignity.…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Puducherry's Thattanchavady constituency goes to bypoll on Oct 6; 11 in fray

A byelection is set for October 6 in the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency of Puducherry, following AINRC leader N Rangasamy's decision to vacate his previous seat for another area. The party has nominated former legislator Ashok Anand, enjoying support from various political groups. The competition includes candidates from DMK, CPI, and…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

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…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Tamil Nadu Bypolls: CM Vijay to campaign in AIADMK bastion of western TN

TVK founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to campaign in Dharapuram on Wednesday ahead of the October 6 bypoll, with the western Tamil Nadu seat drawing attention due to its traditional AIADMK support base. Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed, while entry to the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

'DMK, AIADMK will lose their deposits in this by-election': Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad on Tamil Nadu By-Election

Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad on Saturday predicted that the DMK and AIADMK would lose their deposits in the upcoming Tamil Nadu by-elections, while backing Chief Minister Vijay and Rahul Gandhi. The Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies will vote on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9, amid political defections.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Act on corruption files instead of lecturing us: CPI tells TVK

CPI(M) leader P Shanmugam urged the ruling TVK to reveal corruption evidence against the DMK. He stated that the government possesses proof and should initiate swift legal action. Shanmugam noted that TVK candidates face public anger due to their defection from AIADMK. Voters are frustrated with legislators who switched parties…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu finances

The Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns about the state's growing debt burden. A panel will seek additional funds to manage fiscal pressures and debt. The budget includes significant infrastructure and welfare initiatives for the state. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 13