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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DMK will form govt on its own in 2026, asserts Vaiko
Madurai: Tamil Nadu has never seen a coalition govt, and the upcoming 2026 elections will be no exception, said MDMK general secretary Vaiko in Madurai on Tuesday. He asserted that the DMK, under chief minister M K Stalin's leadership, would secure a clear majority and form the govt on its own. Speaking to reporters, Vaiko said the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP would work against it, as the people of Tamil Nadu firmly rejected the saffron party. "The BJP is being controlled by the RSS, which is trying hard to gain a foothold in the Dravidian heartland. But Tamil Nadu will not allow it," he said. He reaffirmed MDMK's continued support to the DMK, emphasising that their partnership was built on shared ideology and values. "We are in alliance not for convenience, but for principles. We opposed the invitation to Sri Lankan President Rajapakse for Modi's swearing-in even when we were part of the NDA. We stand firm on protecting Tamil interests," Vaiko said. When asked about anti-incumbency, he admitted that every ruling party faces it, including the DMK. However, he praised the state govt for delivering on key welfare promises. "Stalin implemented several schemes, even beyond the manifesto. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like LG, KT, SK 모든 통신사 개통당일 현금 100만원 당일 지급! 똑똑하게 돌려받자! 인싸통 더 알아보기 Undo The Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam, which gives 1,000 to more than 1.15 crore women, is a shining example," he added. On seat-sharing, Vaiko clarified that the MDMK did not make any specific numerical demand. "To be recognised as a political party, we need to win at least eight seats. So naturally, we'll ask for more than that. But we never said we want exactly 10 or 12," he said. He also announced a statewide conference in Trichy on Sept 15. Party MP Durai Vaiko said zonal-level meetings with cadres were ongoing and announced that former CM C N Annadurai's birth anniversary would be commemorated in Trichy.
New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ungaludan Stalin: 10K special camps to resolve public grievances planned across Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin will kickstart the 'Ungaludan Stalin' programme in Chidambaram, Cuddalore, on July 15, aiming to resolve people's grievances through 10,000 special camps across the state. Actions will be taken on the applications received through these camps within 45 days, according to a release. Among other services, eligible women who have been left out of the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) can submit their applications at these camps to avail of the benefit. These special camps will be held in all the districts till November-end. According to the government, the objective of the scheme is to deliver essential government services and welfare schemes directly to the people, ensuring maximum coverage of eligible beneficiaries. A total of 3,768 camps will be held in urban areas and 6,232 in rural areas. Urban camps will offer 43 services from 13 government departments, while rural camps will provide 46 services from 15 departments. Medical camps will also be conducted at all these camps to provide health services.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Surging crowd at CM Stalin's roadshow chokes Bengaluru Highway in Ambur, Vaniyambadi
The Chennai - Bengaluru Highway (NH-48) in Ambur town in Tirupattur was enveloped with a sea of crowd, young and old, holding party flags, balloons, petitions in their hands, and greeted Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who walked around one kilometre on the stretch as part of his road show on Wednesday. He began his roadshow from the outskirts of the town and got down from the specially-designed vehicle near the elevated corridor of the stretch to interact with the public and pose for photographs with children. 'It was a dream come true to greet the Chief Minister at the road show. We have been waiting for hours to see him in person. Finally, we made it,' said Shabana Begam, a graduate. While jubilant party cadre were seen waving DMK's red-and-black flags and cheering him, the women were equally cheerful in greeting the Chief Minister for introducing several welfare measures including Chief Minister's Breakfast scheme for school students and monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. No road space on the stretch, including the concrete median, was left unoccupied as surging crowds were pushing each other to get a glimpse of their beloved leader of the State. Non-stop slogans were chanted by party cadre to keep the mood upbeat. The performance of traditional folklore artists on both sides of the stretch kept the crowd glued to the roadshow. Security personnel had a daunting task in controlling the crowd as people never missed an opportunity to get a close look. Some even managed to click a photograph with the Chief Minister, who was waving to the crowd with a smile all through the roadshow. Throughout the journey of the roadshow, Mr. Stalin received petitions from elderly people, both men and women. He also readily posed for selfies with youngsters waiting with their mobile phones. Later, the Chief Minister halted in Vaniyambadi town on the stretch before he opened the statue of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Tirupattur town. After a night halt in Tirupattur town, the Chief Minister will attend a public function where he will handover government assistance to beneficiaries and address the gathering at Mandalavadi village near Jolarpet railway station on Thursday (June 26). He will return to Chennai by boarding the West Coast Express train around noon on the same day (Thursday).
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Large crowd gathers to greet Chief Minister Stalin at roadshow in Madurai
A 20-kilometre roadshow by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin attracted a huge crowd, including a large number of women, in Madurai on Saturday. Accompanied by Ministers P. Moorthy and PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, the Chief Minister began his roadshow from the outskirts of the city. Travelling in a specially-designed vehicle, the Chief Minister chose to hop off and walk on the roads in select stretches, interacting with the crowds. While jubilant party cadre were seen waving DMK's red-and-black flags and cheering him, the women thanked the Chief Minister for the government's move to provide women ₹1,000 as monthly financial assistance under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Several supporters of the DMK were upbeat as they felt their party supremo had signalled the start of the campaign for the 2026 Assembly election through the roadshow in Madurai. All through the route, he received petitions from elderly people, both men and women. He also readily posed for selfies with youngsters waiting for the Chief Minister with their mobile phones. 'The Chief Minister advised the young crowd to study well. He assured them of support for their higher education as well,' Kamala Devi, a mother of two children in Villapuram, said. Unveiling the newly-crafted life-size bronze statue of then Madurai Mayor S. Muthu in the city, Mr. Stalin hailed the role played by the late stalwart in shaping the party and the city about four decades ago. Thanks to CM Thanking the Chief Minister, Karuna Muthu, son of the late Mayor, told The Hindu that he was immensely happy that the DMK and the people of Madurai had showered affection on his father. After an overnight halt in the city, Mr. Stalin is scheduled to address the party's general council meeting scheduled at Uthangudi on the Madurai-Tiruchi highway on Sunday. About 3,000 general council members would be participating at the meeting and elaborate arrangements have been made on a sprawling 20-acre campus.
