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Edappadi Palaniswami seeks compensation for rain-affected farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta region

Edappadi Palaniswami seeks compensation for rain-affected farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta region

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Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday (August 23, 2026) urged the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government to depute officials to ascertain the extent of crop loss incurred by farmers due to the recent rains in the Cauvery delta region and announce compensation. Citing reports that standing crops in about 2,000 acre have been affected due to rains in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and other districts in the Cauvery delta region, Mr. Palaniswami said livelihood of farmers in this region have been affected. The former Chief Minister urged the State government to depute officials of the Revenue and Agriculture Departments to visit the affected areas and ascertain the extent of crop loss so that compensation could be awarded. He also called for a compensation of ₹30,000 an acre. Published – August 23, 2026 05:39 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Palaniswami urges TVK govt. to execute Nadanthaai Vaazhi Cauvery project immediately

Palaniswami urges TVK govt. to execute Nadanthaai Vaazhi Cauvery project immediately

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government to take up, at the earliest, the implementation of the   Nadanthaai Vaazhi Cauvery project, which is aimed at rejuvenating the Cauvery river and its tributaries and curbing the mix of of sewage with the river system. Criticisng the government for indulging in “bragging” about itself and “horse trading,” besides publishing reels on social media, Mr Palaniswami said the State government did not have to carry out any measure for people and farmers in the Cauvery delta other than reviving the project.   Recalling how he, as Chief Minister in 2019,  had submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi a project proposal, which was estimated to cost  ₹11,250  crore, the AIADMK leader said the Union government cleared the project in 2024 for works to be  executed at a cost of around ₹ 935 crore. As per the funding pattern approved, the Union and the State government would share the cost in the ratio of 60:40. But, the previous DMK regime took …

Palaniswami appoints a few more for party posts in AIADMK

Palaniswami appoints a few more for party posts in AIADMK

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Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File. The AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday announced the appointment of a few more colleagues of his for certain posts. In a statement, he stated the Arcot legislator, S.M. Sukumar, Sattur’s former MLA S.G. Subramanian and Erode’s former Deputy Mayor K.C. Palanisamy had been made deputy propaganda secretaries of the party and former Minister V.M. Rajalakshmi, joint secretary of the women’s wing. Meanwhile, Mr Palaniswami would chair a meeting of the women’s wing at the party headquarters on July 1. Published – June 27, 2026 03:28 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday (June 18, 2026) alleged that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government had failed to take adequate steps to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation in the Delta districts, causing hardship to farmers and depriving agricultural labourers of employment opportunities. Speaking to reporters after the Governor’s address in the Assembly, Mr. Palaniswami said the Mettur Dam could not be opened on June 12 as the storage level was inadequate. “The TVK government has Congress members in the Cabinet. It could have used their support to hold talks with the Karnataka Chief Minister and secure the water due to Tamil Nadu as per the monthly schedule,” he said. Mr. Palaniswami said although the government had announced 436 schemes across various departments at a Cabinet meeting, they did not find mention in the Governor’s address. Law-and-order issues He alleged despite Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay making tall promises on curbing drug abuse, ensuring the safety of women and maintaining law and order, the increasing number of crimes in the State …

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker drops action against 21 AIADMK MLAs after Palaniswami condones them

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker drops action against 21 AIADMK MLAs after Palaniswami condones them

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar. File | Photo Credit: R. Ragu Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) announced that, following the receipt of four separate letters from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, condoning the conduct of 21 of the 25 rebel MLAs who voted contrary to the direction issued by the party whip during the vote of confidence for the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government on May 13, he had dropped further action against them. Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Prabhakar said proceedings had been initiated against four rebel legislators — Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam), S. Jayakumar (Perundurai), P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram), and Esaki Subaya (Ambasamudram) — who resigned and joined the TVK, and that a decision would be taken later. Describing the sequence of events, the Speaker said Mr. Palaniswami had submitted a letter on May 13 evening seeking the disqualification of 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India after they voted against the directions of the …

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regime to ensure water from the Cauvery, to be released during the Kuruvai cultivation season, reached the tail areas of the river system. In a statement, he contended that even when the election campaign was on for the Assembly elections, C and D channels (secondary watercourses branching off from the primary “A” and “B” of the Cauvery system) were desilted “in haste”. This would impair agricultural activity, in view of the scheduled date of opening of the Mettur dam being June 12. Besides, the removal of silt had not been carried out properly in respect of drains. A permanent solution had to be found to tackle the sprouting of water hyacinth at the junctions of the Coleroon, Korayaru, and Vennar, and their tributaries, Mr. Palaniswami added. Published – May 29, 2026 06:58 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels

Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels

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Chennai, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday chaired an interactive meeting with the frontline office bearers of the party including district secretaries against the background of demand from rebels, who have extended support to the TVK government, to convene the general council meeting. Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels The meeting, held for nearly two hours, was attended by about 80 district secretaries, former minister B V Ramana said. All the office bearers and cadres solidly stand with Palaniswami, and the party would work out a strategy to emerge victorious in the coming days. “Over 80 district secretaries attended the meeting. A few could not attend as they were not able to arrive at the party headquarters on time,” Ramana told reporters. AIADMK leader M V Rajan Chellappa said the AIADMK has resolved to strive unitedly under the leadership of Palaniswami with unwavering dedication. “We will be steadfast in extending our full support and cooperation to strengthen the hands of our general secretary and former Chief Minister,” …

AIADMK chief Palaniswami removes 25 MLAs for backing Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in floor test

AIADMK chief Palaniswami removes 25 MLAs for backing Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in floor test

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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Wednesday removed 25 leaders from their posts within the party. Palaniswami replaced the MLAs in the party posts and appointed new district secretaries in their places. (PTI) Among those removed were AIADMK leaders SP Velumani and C V Shanmugam. This came after the AIADMK’s rebel MLAs, including Natham R Viswanathan, defied the party’s diktat and backed actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s bid to prove majority the House. The rebel AIADMK MLAs voted in favour of the TVK government during the confidence motion in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly earlier in the day. After he cracked the whip on these leaders, Palaniswami replaced them and appointed new district secretaries in their places, PTI news agency reported. What happened during the floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly? The TVK, which emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu elections, won the trust vote in the state assembly with the support of 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs. The DMK MLAs staged a walkout …

Vijay, Udhayanidhi, Palaniswami take oath as MLAs in Tamil Nadu

Vijay, Udhayanidhi, Palaniswami take oath as MLAs in Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay takes oath as a legislator in the Assembly in Chennai on May 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, his nine Cabinet colleagues, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, former Chief Ministers Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) and O. Panneerselvam (now DMK) and 218 others took oath as members of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday (May 11, 2026), in the presence of Pro-tem Speaker M.V. Karuppaiah. Significantly, AIADMK senior member C.Ve. Shanmugam (who has been holding consultations with a large group of party MLAs) did not take oath on Monday. Later in the day, Thousand Lights MLA J.C.D. Prabhakar was nominated by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government for the post of the Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister handed over the papers nominating him for the post to the Assembly Secretary K. Srinivasan. Mr. Vijay also handed over papers nominating Thuraiyur MLA M. Ravisankar for the post of Deputy Speaker. The election for the …

Palaniswami extends greetings to incoming government in Tamil Nadu

Palaniswami extends greetings to incoming government in Tamil Nadu

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Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan Amid the intense speculation surrounding the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who had remained silent until now, has extended his congratulations to the party set to take office. Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE In an official statement, he noted: “In the recently concluded 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, candidates from various parties contested and emerged victorious. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the party that will be forming the government in Tamil Nadu.” The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor C. Joseph Vijay, emerged the single-largest party, securing 108 seats in the Assembly – a few seats short of the simple-majority mark. Parties like the Congress, CPI, and CPI(M) – part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) – have extended support to Mr. Vijay to form the government. The VCK is yet to announce its official stand on the matter. Published – May 09, 2026 03:48 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own …