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EPS wins 8th time from Edappadi as AIADMK secures 47 seats

EPS wins 8th time from Edappadi as AIADMK secures 47 seats

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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami clinched a record eighth term from the Edappadi Assembly constituency, as the party, which leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state, won 47 seats, holding firm in its southern and western belts—its traditional strongholds. Palaniswami, 72, won the Edappadi Assembly segment by securing 1,48,933 votes. (@EPSTamilNadu) Palaniswami, 72, won the Edappadi Assembly segment by securing 1,48,933 votes, defeating independent candidate Premkumar K by a margin of 98,110 votes. Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had backed Premkumar in the Edappadi constituency after the Election Commission rejected the nomination of the party’s candidate S Arun Kumar. In a statement on Monday, Palaniswami said he wholeheartedly accepts the verdict delivered by the people. “Following the path of our revolutionary leader (J Jayalalithaa), we will soon recover from this setback,” he said. Palaniswami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Union ministers Piyush Goyal and JP Nadda—who all campaigned for the NDA alliance led by AIADMK. He also thanked …

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

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Amid speculation over K Annamalai’s absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. ‘My decision’: K Annamalai clarifies absence from BJP Tamil Nadu candidate list for upcoming Assembly elections (PTI) Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he “wasn’t denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest,” reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Thanking the leadership, he said he was “grateful” that his choice had been respected. The clarification came a day after the BJP released its first list of 27 candidates. Annamalai – widely seen as a key face of the party in the state – was notably missing, fuelling speculation that he had been sidelined, especially after the BJP renewed its alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …

AIADMK’s full list of candidates for Tamil Nadu assembly polls| India News

AIADMK’s full list of candidates for Tamil Nadu assembly polls| India News

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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is all set to contest for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, scheduled next month. Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami greets supporters during an election roadshow at the Mylapore constituency, ahead of the state Assembly elections, in Chennai district. (PTI) On Wednesday, the party released the first list of 23 candidates for the polls, that include 21 former ministers. AIADMK has also finalised a seat-sharing formula with the partners, where 27 seats are assigned to the BJP, 18 to the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party, 11 to the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), and Tamil Maanila Congress getting 5 seats. AIADMK remains the largest party with the majority share of 178 seats. Also Read: Why is Kamal Haasan’s MNM not contesting Tamil Nadu elections 2026 Party’s General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will be contesting from his home ground, Edappadi. Natham R Viswanathan will contest from Natham, K P Munusamy from Veppanahalli, …

Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin emerge victorious as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar| India News

Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin emerge victorious as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar| India News

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Bihar’s longest-serving chief minister, Nitish Kumar, and new BJP president Nitin Nabin were among the key winners in the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured all five seats in the state. Bihar Rajya Sabha elections: Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin among NDA’s five winners (File photos) The victory comes at a significant moment, as Nitish Kumar had earlier indicated that he plans to step down as Bihar chief minister following his election to the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha elections were held for 11 seats across Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana. Of Bihar’s five Rajya Sabha seats up for grabs, the NDA emerged victorious on all counts. Alongside Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin, union minister Ram Nath Thakur and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha retained their seats, while BJP’s Shivesh Kumar will made his debut in the Upper House. Strategic advantage helped NDA The NDA’s success was bolstered by a strong strategy for the fifth seat, as reported by HT earlier. All 202 NDA MLAs voted well before the …

Pawan Kalyan on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan delay after certification row: ‘Rule is a rule, you cannot blame the government’

Pawan Kalyan on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan delay after certification row: ‘Rule is a rule, you cannot blame the government’

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Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has addressed the controversy over the delay in censor certification for Jana Nayagan, pushing back against claims of political interference. The film, starring Vijay, has been stuck without a censor certificate for several months. The makers had earlier suggested that the delay might be connected to the ruling National Democratic Alliance government. However, Pawan Kalyan dismissed those claims during a recent interview with Thanthi TV. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan defended the delay in Jana Nayagan’s censor certification, stating it is due to procedural issues rather than political pressure. Pawan Kalyan on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan release delay Speaking about the controversy, he said it would be unfair to blame the government for the delay, explaining that the Central Board of Film Certification’s film certification decisions operate independently of political influence. According to him, the situation surrounding the film appears to be more about procedural issues within the censor board rather than political pressure. “The Jana Nayagan issue was not handled well at the censor board level. They’re blaming the NDA, and that’s not right,” …

Nitish announces Rajya Sabha candidature, triggers speculation over successor| India News

Nitish announces Rajya Sabha candidature, triggers speculation over successor| India News

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Nitish Kumar, 75, on Thursday announced his candidature for the Rajya Sabha as a Janata Dal (United) nominee, triggering speculation over who will replace him as the Bihar chief minister months after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept back to power in the state. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (HT PHOTO) In a post X, Kumar expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for trusting him for over 20 years, saying their support enabled him to serve the state with dedication. “The strength of your faith and support has helped Bihar present a new dimension of development and dignity,” Kumar said. He added that he had expressed his gratitude to the people on several occasions earlier. Kumar said that since the beginning of his parliamentary career, he nurtured a desire to become a member of both Houses of Parliament in addition to serving in both Houses of the state legislature. “In that sequence, I wish to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the election being held this time,” he said. Kumar reassured people that …

Manipur NDA legislators to meet in Delhi days before extension of prez rule ends| India News

Manipur NDA legislators to meet in Delhi days before extension of prez rule ends| India News

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislators on Sunday left for New Delhi for a meeting on Monday, days before the six-month extension of the president’s rule in the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state ends. The president’s rule was imposed on February 13 last year as sporadic violence continued in the state. Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said all NDA legislators have been called for the meeting. (X) “We earlier had a meeting of the BJP legislators. This time, all the legislators of NDA have been called…so it is likely about the new government formation,” BJP lawmaker and former chief minister N Biren Singh told the media at the Imphal airport before his departure to Delhi. BJP’s Manipur chief A Sharda Devi hoped the Monday meeting would lead to the formation of a new popular government. In the 60-member Manipur Assembly, the BJP has 32 seats, the National People’s Party seven, Janata Dal (United) six, Naga People’s Front five, Kuki People’s Alliance two, and the Congress five. There are also three …

Himanta Biswa Sarma| India News

Himanta Biswa Sarma| India News

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could win 106 of the 126 assembly seats. The elections in the state are due this year. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (X) “The state party president has held talks with [ally] Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). We are in a position to share seats without any difficulty. The arrangement will be largely similar to the previous election, with some minor changes,” he said. He added that initial discussions on seat-sharing with alliance partners were completed, and the final list would be prepared once the BJP’s central leadership convenes a meeting. The NDA first came to power in Assam in 2016, winning 86 seats. The BJP secured 60, and allies AGP 14, and the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) 12. The Congress bagged 26 seats and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) 13. In 2021, the BJP retained its tally of 60 seats, but AGP’s seats dropped to nine. The BPF won only four seats and …

In ‘Bharat Ratna for Nitish’ chorus, ‘unusual’ backing from NDA ally and Tej Pratap’s Lalu twist| India News

In ‘Bharat Ratna for Nitish’ chorus, ‘unusual’ backing from NDA ally and Tej Pratap’s Lalu twist| India News

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After Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi proposed Bharat Ratna to be conferred on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, several leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), of which Kumar’s JD(U) is a key part, have came out in support of the request. File photo of Chirag Paswan, Nitish Kumar and Tej Pratap Yadav. (PTI) The call for India’s highest civilian honour for the longest-serving Bihar CM has also found unexpected backing from one of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son, with a condition attached. The ruffle in Bihar politics — dormant since the assembly elections in November except for a row after Nitish Kumar pulled down a Muslim woman’s face covering or niqab (also called hijab in some reports) — gathered pace after JD(U) MP KC Tyagi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar. Tyagi called Kumar a “precious gem” of the socialist movement. Also Read: Bharat Ratna for Nitish? His party distances itself from demand, says ex-MP’s letter to PM Modi ‘in personal capacity’ Two days after Tyagi’s letter, …

T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran calls on AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami

T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran calls on AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami

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Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran calls on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: X/@NainarBJP Amid growing speculation about the possible expansion of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran on Thursday (December 11, 2025) called on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami at his residence in Chennai. The BJP leader’s meeting with the Leader of the Opposition gained significance as he is likely to meet senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in New Delhi on December 14. On Wednesday (December 10), the AIADMK general council passed a resolution conferring power on Mr. Palaniswami to decide on parties that will be part of the NDA in Tamil Nadu to face the 2026 Assembly elections. Mr. Palaniswami also hinted at the possible expansion of the NDA in the State. Last week, former BJP State president K. Annamalai met ADMK Workers’ Rights Retrieval Committee coordinator O. Panneerselvam, after the two leaders met Mr. Shah in New Delhi separately, with a day’s …