Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections. A deep dive into the 234-seat battle, the DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-BJP NDA, and the numbers shaping the contest. Follow the key political dynamics.
A late-night meeting between Amit Shah and Edappadi Palaniswami exposes deep fault lines in Tamil Nadu's NDA. The BJP's demand for cabinet posts and a broader coalition strategy unsettles the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
A late-night meeting between Amit Shah and AIADMK's EPS has exposed deep tensions within the NDA over power-sharing and control, setting the stage for a complex multi-cornered contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam defends Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS, questioning AIADMK's EPS for his criticism. Read the full political debate here.
Two men arrested after a political clash over Pongal hamper distribution in Kancheepuram. AIADMK functionary's son among those held. Read the full details of the incident.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam supports DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, criticising AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami for his opposition. He questions why AIADMK didn't propose a better scheme when in power. Read the full political debate.
Minister Thangam Thennarasu awarded cash prizes from ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh to winners of the Thiruchuzhi Premier League. The thrilling final was decided by a Super Over. Read more about this Dravidian Pongal event.
AIADMK, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami, starts interviewing over 7,000 aspirants for party tickets. The manifesto committee also begins a state-wide tour. Get the latest updates on Tamil Nadu's political preparations.
Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry head to polls in 2026. These crucial state elections will test incumbents, reshape oppositions, and signal national political trends. Read the full analysis.
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam's camp suffers another blow as former MLAs A Subburathinam and K Balagangadharan defect to DMK, citing his 'wait and watch' policy. More details inside.
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram states the demand for a share in power is not new but premature. He asserts the INDIA bloc alliance is strong and the immediate goal is seat-sharing and electoral victory.
BJP presses AIADMK for a pre-election power-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK fears such a move could benefit rival DMK. Get the latest political analysis.
TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna accuses DMK of 'feudal mindset' for using allies' votes but refusing power-sharing. He asserts this model won't work for 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Analysis: BJP's push to 'Tamilise' itself via Lord Murugan & Karthigai Deepam faces Tamil Nadu's unique socio-political fabric. Can religious symbolism win over a state where Ramayana is literary, not political?
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami and PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss announce a strategic alliance to defeat the DMK government in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Details inside.
PMK led by Anbumani Ramadoss officially aligns with AIADMK and BJP to form a formidable front against the ruling DMK in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Key details inside.
Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam aims to break the DMK-AIADMK hold in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls. We analyze his star power, political challenges, and the state's fragile equilibrium.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami submits a memorandum to Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, demanding a Special Investigation Commission led by a retired Supreme Court judge to probe alleged corruption by the ruling DMK government.
Tamil superstar Vijay's entry into politics with TVK challenges Tamil Nadu's Dravidian giants. Can his massive fan base convert into votes in the 2026 assembly election? We analyze his chances.
As Tamil Nadu elections near, a fierce debate on coalition government and power-sharing erupts. Key parties stake contrasting claims on forming the next government. Explore the political dynamics.
DMK postpones formal seat-sharing talks with Congress, prioritizing voter enrolment and informal talks with PMK, DMDK. Internal concerns over alliance dynamics emerge ahead of Tamil Nadu polls.
AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami responds to MK Stalin's challenge for a debate on governance achievements, highlighting DMK's unfulfilled promises and AIADMK's investment record. Read the full political showdown.
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Tamil Nadu launches a comprehensive war on poverty with the Thayumanavar scheme, integrating housing, health, and livelihood support. Sumathi from Tenkasi becomes the 100,000th beneficiary. Discover the state's data-driven approach to eradicating deprivat
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami accepts CM Stalin's challenge for a public debate on governance. He cites rising crime, Kallakurichi tragedy, and unfulfilled promises to attack the DMK regime. Read the full political showdown.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accuses the DMK government of tricking employees with a renamed pension scheme, vows to form the next Tamil Nadu government. Read the full story.
DMK's ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift announcement draws praise from allies as relief for poor, but faces criticism from AIADMK, PMK, and BJP over timing and amount. Read the full political debate.
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam demands 20 assembly seats for a TVK alliance but is offered 15. Internal camp is divided, with a faction pushing for a DMK tie-up instead. Read the latest political negotiations.
With 1.04 crore young voters making up 19% of the electorate, Tamil Nadu's political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Discover how parties are scrambling to win over Gen Z.
Senior Dravidian ideologue and former MP L Ganesan, a key figure in the anti-Hindi movement, passed away at 92. CM Stalin paid homage. Read about his political journey.