TAMIL NADU CM MK STALIN
2026 fight will be between TVK and DMK: Actor Vijay throws gauntlet for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor Vijay declared the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls would be a two-party contest between TVK and DMK. He criticized the current government's handling of law and order, women's safety, and raised objections to the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise and language policy.
AIADMK's Palaniswami meets BJP's Amit Shah, rejects alliance buzz ahead of 2026 polls
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussing issues including the alleged imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu. This meeting comes amid speculation that AIADMK may revive its alliance with BJP for the state's upcoming assembly polls.
"Will make an announcement," says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on language row
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the Centre for language imposition and financial biases, emphasizing the state's commitment to the two-language policy of Tamil and English. Stalin reaffirmed the resistance to the three-language policy, stressing its importance for Tamil identity and state autonomy.
MK Stalin-led opposition CMs attend JAC meet, demand fair delimitation
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin led a Joint Action Committee meeting concerning the delimitation exercise, with participation from other state CMs. Officials voiced concerns about the potential unfair political advantage to northern states and emphasized a balanced approach. The BJP protested, calling it a 'political drama'.
Delimitation row: At Stalin-organised inter-party meet, Telangana CM Reddy claims "north will make us secondary citizens"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin organized the first Joint Action Committee meeting to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation plan. Leaders from Kerala, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh joined the effort, voicing concerns about reduced representation for southern states. An expert panel will be formed, focusing on political and legal strategies to ensure fair representation.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin bats for 'fair' delimitation, favours panel to draw up the political, legal action plan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin advocates forming an expert panel to ensure fair and democratic delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. He warns that future population-based constituency changes may reduce parliamentary representation for states like Tamil Nadu, stressing the need for united action and continuous awareness to protect political rights and fair representation.
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'Delimitation can't be done without fresh census': Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh emphasized that the delimitation process cannot proceed without a fresh census, as dictated by the constitutional amendment under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002. He also raised concerns about the delay in conducting the census and its impact on state representation in Parliament.
Next meeting on delimitation will be held in Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that the next delimitation meeting will take place in Hyderabad. Stalin urged opposition parties to unite against population-based delimitation, which he claims disadvantages states that control population growth. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the process as driven by political interests.
Delimitation process driven by "narrow political interests": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at JAC meet
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan critiqued the BJP-led Central government's proposed delimitation, stating it is driven by narrow political interests and will harm southern states like Kerala. Southern states are uniting in opposition, forming a Joint Action Committee to resist changes they believe threaten India's federal system and democratic framework.
Let's be united, and protest till we get "fair delimitation": MK Stalin at JAC meet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged opposition parties to unite against the population-based delimitation exercise, which he claims will reduce political representation and strength for southern states. Stalin emphasized the need for fair delimitation and proposed forming a legal expert committee to challenge the issue.
First JAC meet on Delimitation begins under Stalin; BJP calls it "corruption-hiding meeting"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin led the first Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation, with leaders from five states discussing the potential impact on states with high economic growth and literacy. BJP criticized the meeting as a distraction from corruption issues. Participants included leaders from Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, emphasizing fair representation and collective resolve.
Delimitation row a 'diversionary tactic, opportunism politics', BJP's CR Kesavan attacks DMK, Congress ahead of JAC meet
BJP leader CR Kesavan accuses the DMK of using the delimitation issue as a diversion from its alleged failures and corruption in Tamil Nadu. He also criticizes the Congress for contradictory stances on delimitation, while several opposition leaders gather to discuss the issue in a meeting called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.
DMK all set to host first Joint Action Committee meeting of states over delimitation
Tamil Nadu's DMK is hosting a significant meeting on March 22 to discuss fair delimitation with leaders from seven states. Chief Minister M K Stalin highlights the event as the start of a movement for fair representation. BJP's K Annamalai dismisses it as a 'delusional drama,' underscoring ongoing tensions between DMK and the BJP-led Centre.
Madras HC directs ED to halt proceedings related to TASMAC premises searches
The Madras High Court on Thursday heard a petition from Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) to stay the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following recent raids on TASMAC premises. The court directed the ED to halt all proceedings and file a counter affidavit, with the next hearing scheduled for March 25.
AICC silent, but Tamil Nadu Congress backs DMK on ? symbol swap
Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai supports DMK's decision to replace the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the state budget logo as a protest against Hindi imposition by the Centre. He emphasized the dissatisfaction with the three-language policy in the New Education Policy and the population-based delimitation which is seen as discriminatory against southern states.
TN BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan detained by police over protest against alleged Rs 1,000 cr TASMAC Scam
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan was detained by Tamil Nadu police for protesting against the alleged TASMAC scam involving irregularities worth Rs 1,000 crore. BJP has called for a peaceful protest, asserting their right to demonstrate, amidst accusations against state minister V Senthil Balaji's involvement in multiple scams.
TN replaces ? with Tamil letter in budget logo; FM: it's secessionist
The MK Stalin government has replaced the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter 'ru' in the state budget logo, emphasizing the promotion of the Tamil language and inclusive governance. This move coincides with heightened opposition to the National Education Policy and the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu.
BJP backs Pawan Kalyan's 'hypocrisy' jibe at Tamil Nadu leaders protesting against Hindi imposition
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan criticized Tamil Nadu politicians for opposing the imposition of Hindi while profiting from dubbing movies in the language. BJP leader Vikram Randhawa supported Kalyan, emphasizing Hindi as the national language and pushing for its stronger implementation in South India. This comes amid Tamil Nadu's refusal to adopt the three-language policy outlined in the NEP.
BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy slams Kerala CM over delimitation
BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy criticized Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for his stance on delimitation, accusing him of spreading fear and following Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's lead. Vijayan argued that states with successful population control measures should not lose parliamentary seats, but Reddy dismissed his concerns as politically motivated.
'Why oppose Hindi but profit from dubbing movies in it?': Pawan Kalyan slams Tamil Nadu leaders over NEP row
"I do not understand why some criticize Sanskrit. Why do Tamil Nadu politicians oppose Hindi while allowing their movies to be dubbed in Hindi for financial gain? They want money from Bollywood but refuse to accept Hindi--what kind of logic is that?" Kalyan asked while addressing the party's 12th foundation day at Pithampuram in Kakinada.
Cong's Hanumantha Rao: South is being completely ignored
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin calls for a meeting on March 22 to discuss the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies. Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao supports the meeting, asserting that southern states are being neglected in favor of the northern states. Karnataka's deputy CM and other leaders are expected to join.
BJP alleges Rs 1000 cr liquor scam in Tamil Nadu, DMK Minister says no scope of malpractice in tenders
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya on Friday accused Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of spreading baseless rumours about the three-language policy and other issues to divert attention from ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on TASMAC, the Liquor Minister, and liquor-supplying companies in Tamil Nadu.
Telangana CM backs DMK's delimit stand
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has backed DMK's stand against the proposed parliamentary constituencies delimitation. He plans to attend a meeting in Chennai after obtaining Congress high command's approval. Reddy claims the BJP-led NDA government is targeting southern states through the delimitation process, which he insists will disadvantage the south, despite their higher tax contributions.
Delimitation: Siddaramaiah throws his weight behind Stalin’s March 22 meeting
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah supports TN CM MK Stalin's initiative for likeminded states to discuss constituency delimitation. Dy CM DK Shivakumar will attend the meeting in Chennai on March 22. Siddaramaiah emphasizes the significance of protecting federal principles and states' autonomy.
Rupee symbol row: Tamil Nadu govt replaces ? with Tamil letter in Budget amid language debate
The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Indian rupee symbol with the Tamil letter '??' in its state budget logo. This move by CM M K Stalin comes amid ongoing debates about the use of regional languages. Stalin has also criticized the central government's National Education Policy, calling it a “saffronized policy”.
"Nobody needs to study a third language; please throw it in dustbin": DMK slams BJP on NEP
DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Central government's three-language policy in the National Education Policy (NEP), saying there is no need for anyone to learn a third language and added, "Please throw this third language in the dustbin."
Language debate: DMK MPs made Dharmendra Pradhan take back his words, says Stalin
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin criticized Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his 'uncivilized' remarks. Stalin accused the BJP-led Centre of using the National Education Policy (NEP) to blackmail the state and vowed not to accept the policy despite monetary incentives.
Govt committed to Tamil language...at times you have to be multilingual: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes the DMK government in Tamil Nadu over its rejection of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language policy. He accuses the DMK of using language issues as a diversionary tactic and emphasizes the central government's commitment to multilingualism.
DMK MPs to oppose delimitation in Parliament
DMK MPs resolve to protect southern states' rights, focusing on delimitation and the imposition of Hindi. They aim to base delimitation on the 1971 census to avoid losing Lok Sabha seats. The meeting emphasizes collaboration with impacted states, rallying support to address these issues in Parliament.
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