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DMK allies, PMK condemn T.N. Governor Ravi for refusing to read customary address

Allies of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu condemn Governor R. N. Ravi for leaving Legislative Assembly proceedings midway.

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GIM made Tamil Nadu, the destination of investors, says Vaiko

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday said the two-day Global Investors Meet (GIM) turned out to be had created a great achievement in Tamil Nadu’s industrial development.

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Charting the remarkable rise and fall of DMDK

DMDK: A party that started as an alternative to the Dravidian majors, but failed to sustain its presence in Tamil Nadu elections.

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MDMK, Dravidar Kazhagam donate to CM relief fund

.Vaiko and Veeramani, along with other industrialists, donated to CMPRF towards Cyclone Michaung relief. Vaiko donated ₹10.2 lakh, Veeramani ₹10 lakh, IAS Officers Association one day's salary, IPS Officers Association ₹9.78 lakh, Kalanithi Maran ₹5 crore, Sanmar Group ₹1 crore, Sakthi Masala ₹1 crore and Lion Dates ₹50 lakh.

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Date for next summit of INDIA parties will be out soon: Kharge

Opposition leaders meet at Congress president's residence to discuss steps to improve coordination to take on BJP in LS polls. Leaders from 17 parties, incl. Congress, SP, CPI, RLD, NCP, AAP, DMK, JMM, MDMK, RSP, CPI-M, RJD, KCM, IUML, NC, discussed joint rallies & seat-sharing. Talks to gain momentum now.

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Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai

Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police…

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N. Sankaraiah death | Tamil Nadu political leaders express condolences, recall his contributions

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu mourn passing of veteran Communist leader N. Sankaraiah; TNCC pres K. S. Alagiri, MNM founder Kamal Haasan, MMK pres M. H. Jawahirullah & MDMK gen sec Vaiko recall his dedication to freedom struggle & people's rights. Gov R. N. Ravi criticised for refusal to bestow…

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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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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami deplored attack on SC men; TN Congress, PMK, Dravida Kazhangam, MDMK leaders also condemn incident. Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking removal of unauthorised flag poles. CPI(M) cadres protest against TN Governor for not granting assent to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter. Professors boycott event; Governor…

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Name change from ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks goes beyond the powers of NCERT, says Vaiko

Vaiko (MDMK General Secretary) condemned C.A. Issac's (NCERT Chairman) statement recommending to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, citing Article 1 (1) of the Constitution which states that India is a union of states. He said the BJP-led govt. should have amended the Parliament with 66% majority, which they don't…

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Vaiko demands quota for women of OBCs, minority communities

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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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MDMK conference in Madurai conference to demand probe into alleged malpractices by BJP

MDMK's Vaiko calls for probe into alleged malpractices in Union govt's schemes; demands NEET exemption, AIIMS in Madurai. Conference condemns Centre's unilateral move to appoint search panel for 3 TN univs & BJP's hidden agenda to rename India. Urges public to vote for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to restore lost sheen of…

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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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MDMK launches signature campaign to recall Tamil Nadu Governor

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Governor exceeded his limits, says Vaiko

MDMK general secretary Vaiko accused Governor R.N. Ravi of belittling Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s recent foreign tour with his remark that travelling abroad would not bring investments.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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Parties urge Tamil Nadu CM to not grant permission to RSS march on Nov 6

CHENNAI: Accusing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of being a fascist and terrorist organisation that killed Mahatma Gandhi, several political parties, including the DMK allies, on Tuesday appealed to the MK Stalin-led government to not allow the organisation to hold its proposed march in the state on November 6.

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VCK seeks support from DMK, MDMK and Congress for demonstration against RSS march

We want to show the unity of working classes against those who use religion to divide the masses through this human chain demonstration for social harmony, says party founder Thol. Thirumavalavan

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