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Two MDMK MLAs refuse to resign, announce decision to continue as DMK legislators

Two MDMK MLAs have refused to resign from their Assembly seats. They announced they will continue functioning as DMK legislators in the Assembly. This decision follows the MDMK severing ties with the DMK party recently. The MLAs stated they would not betray voters who elected them on the DMK symbol.…

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Top MDMK leaders, district secretaries join DMK day after alliance breaks

In a significant political development, over 150 MDMK functionaries, including state leaders and district secretaries, defected to the DMK, a day after the MDMK severed ties with the alliance. This move, spearheaded by prominent leaders from key districts and a contingent of students, signals a major consolidation for the DMK.…

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Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK-led SPA, cites bid to prop up AIADMK govt

The MDMK, led by Vaiko, has severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing its long-time ally of attempting to install an AIADMK government. The party asserted that such actions undermined the DMK's secular ideology and made their alliance slogan meaningless. MDMK cited alleged "behind-the-scenes political deals" after the…

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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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Tamil Nadu: MDMK leader Vaiko accused of provoking assault on journalists

At least three journalists sustained injuries following a scuffle with Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) cadres on July 9, after the party’s General Secretary Vaiko allegedly provoked the attack against them.

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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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Lok Sabha polls | BJP’s election manifesto will not succeed in Tamil Nadu: Vaiko

Vaiko confident in INDIA bloc winning all Tamil Nadu seats, criticizes BJP manifesto and election tactics.

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Lok Sabha Secretariat declares Erode seat vacant

Erode Lok Sabha seat declared vacant after MDMK leader's death, highlighting the importance of mental health resources.

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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.

The Hindu

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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Throw out Stalin-led DMK government to save Tamil Nadu from drug menace, appeals Palaniswami

AIADMK leader criticizes DMK government for alleged drug trafficking ties, urges voters to oust DMK in upcoming elections.

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MDMK loses symbol due to contesting only one seat, ECI refuses 'top' symbol, candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha.

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Lok Sabha polls | MDMK loses ‘top’ symbol because of its decision to contest in only one seat

MDMK loses chance to contest under 'top' symbol in Lok Sabha polls due to contesting in only 1 seat this year under INDIA bloc

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Madras High Court asks EC to consider MDMK’s plea to allot ‘top’ symbol

Madras High Court orders Election Commission to consider MDMK's request for 'top' symbol in Tiruchi constituency.

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Nine LS seats, where DMK, AIADMK and BJP are fighting it out, saw a mixed bag of results in 2009 and 2014

Analysis of Lok Sabha election results in Chennai from 2009 to 2014, highlighting performance of DMK, AIADMK, and BJP.

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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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Erode MP Ganeshamurthi rushed to hospital in critical condition

Erode MP A. Ganeshamurthi rushed to hospital in critical condition, receiving treatment with ECMO support.

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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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If Election Commission can’t, Congress can publish details of electoral bonds in two hours: TNCC president Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president criticizes Election Commission for delay in uploading electoral bond data.

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DMK allocates seats to MDMK and VCK, BJP predicts victory in Coimbatore, two killed in elephant attacks.

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Lok Sabha polls | DMK allots one seat to MDMK in Tamil Nadu

DMK finalizes seat-sharing with MDMK for Lok Sabha polls, allocating one seat in Tamil Nadu alliance.

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