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Senthil Kumar Sivasamy mobilizes 18,000+ Coimbatore-based BJP supporters through WhatsApp groups to back Annamalai. Despite doubts on voter conversion, the BJP intensifies pro-BJP campaigns in Tamil Nadu with volunteers' grassroots efforts.
Voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am today in 21 states and 102 constituencies. Assam had the highest turnout at 71.46%, followed by Manipur and Meghalaya at 68.81% and 73.69% respectively. Bihar had the lowest turnout at 47.74%, while Tripura had the highest at 80.06%. Voting is ongoing in states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
Polling ended in all the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu on April 19 in the first phase of the 2024 general elections as the BJP’s ambition to emerge as a force challenging Dravidian parties in the State was tested.Tamil Nadu: A 102-year-old lady cast her vote at ...
Tamil Nadu and Puduch*erry elections witness a diverse range of candidates from different parties forming alliances, with campaign issues revolving around corruption, dynastic politics, drug rackets, inflation, and promises for development.
Voting for the 18th Lok Sabha begins today, featuring the BJP-led NDA aiming for a third win while the INDIA bloc opposes to halt Modi's momentum. Assam's uncertainty and Tamil Nadu's fierce competition mark the initial phase. The INDIA bloc confronts the task of defending 48 seats, including 38 out of 39 in Tamil Nadu, 2 out of 8 in Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Puduch*erry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
Voting for 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu saw strong competition between DMK, AIADMK, and minimal BJP presence. Major concerns included post-monsoon demands and the Secular Progressive Alliance's dominance in the 2019 elections.
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DMK, AIADMK spent over Rs 1,000 crores in Coimbatore, claims Tamil Nadu BJP chief AnnamalaiTamil Nadu BJP president and Coimbatore candidate K Annamalai has accused the DMK and AIADMK of spending over Rs 1000 crores in Coimbatore to influence voters. Annamalai made these claims after casting his vote at a polling station in Uthupatti, Karur, as voting takes place across all 39 constituencies in Tamil Nadu today. In Coimbatore, a hotly contested battleground, DMK's Ganapathy P Rajkumar and AIADMK's Singai Ramachandran are challenging Annamalai.
'Open challenge to all Dravidian parties…', Annamalai’s rebut on DMK’s 1000 cr allegationsChennai Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and scheduleChennai Lok Sabha elections 2024: Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with Chennai playing a pivotal role. Key candidates include Thamizhachi Thangapandian, J Jayavardhan, Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy, R Manohar, and R C Paul Kanagaraj, each focusing on distinct campaign strategies.
Parts of southern Tamil Nadu, which host Congress' sitting constituencies such as Kanyakumari, Sivaganga and Virudhunagar, besides Tirunelveli where it is in the fray, are witnessing interesting contests with the Congress leaning a lot on the DMK, while its traditional rival here, the AIADMK, banking on the hope of its core vote base remaining intact in the absence of a charismatic leader even as the BJP is trying to make inroads by attempting a caste concoction.
BJP wants one history, one nation, one language, says Rahul GandhiThe leader held up a bouquet of different flowers, comparing it to the country’s diversity to make his point. “Imagine if I said that only white flowers would remain here. There will be no leaves. That is what the BJP and RSS are trying to do. In Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and India,” he said.
Lok Sabha polls: BJP's ambitions for Tamil Nadu, bid to retain strongholds on testThe BJP faces a significant test in Tamil Nadu as the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections begin, aiming to challenge Dravidian parties and retain its national strongholds. With all 39 seats in the state up for grabs, the BJP, which failed to win any seats in 2019, has intensified its campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi's efforts include a blend of Hindutva appeal, cultural pride, and criticism of the ruling DMK.
Tamil Nadu demographic could hurt the BJP's ambitious plans for the stateAs per the Census in 2011, Hindus are a majority in the state constituting 87.58% of Tamil Nadu's 7.21 crore. The Muslim population comprise 5.86% of the total population while the Christians make up 6.12%.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase I: Will the lotus bloom in Tamil Nadu?Due to the BJP's lack of any significant electoral success in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it has been branded as a "North Indian" party even though it has a strong presence in Karnataka and Telangana, the two other South Indian states. The BJP has made all-out efforts to win a few seats and register its presence in Tamil Nadu but will it be able to do so?
Tamil Nadu: Can PM Modi-led BJP make inroads in the Southern Dravidian Citadel?"BJP wants to impose one history, one language on people": Rahul GandhiAddressing a public meeting today, Rahul Gandhi asked how one can come to Kerala or Tamil Nadu and say that there is going to be one language. "By using ED and CBI as political weapons, the BJP is trying to change the nature of our country. The Congress and UDF accept the diversity of India. We accept the multiple languages, traditions, and different histories of all our people. The BJP wants to impose one history, one nation, and one language on the people," he said.
Will BJP's big bet on former IPS officer, Annamalai, pay dividends in Coimbatore?In the unique political landscape of Coimbatore, BJP stakes its claim with the nomination of K Annamalai, aiming to leverage the region's north Indian migrant population. However, facing staunch opposition from DMK and AIADMK, BJP navigates challenges including a lack of grassroots support. Annamalai's promises of industrial growth under Modi's leadership resonate, but the outcome remains uncertain amidst deep-seated caste sentiments and electoral history.
BJP's manifesto on UCC will create divisions among communities: ChidambaramWhile addressing an election rally at Mysuru in Karnataka, PM Modi dubbed Congress as "the sultan of the tukde tukde gang," alleging that the party harboured dangerous intentions to fragment, dismantle, and debilitate the nation.
JP Nadda takes out roadshow in Tamil Nadu, says PM Modi will expedite action against corruption after June 4JP Nadda, who campaigned for Panneerselvam atop a specially designed vehicle, praised the latter as "a very senior leader who is experienced, mature and has fought for Tamil Nadu's cause."
Roadmap in BJP manifesto for every section of society: PM ModiThe PM also questioned the credibility and trustworthiness of the LDF and Congress in Kerala, saying they fight each other in Thiruvananthapuram, but in Tirunelveli (in Tamil Nadu) they are allies. He also said the law and order situation in Kerala was in the news for the political killings in the state and the offences against women due to the ineffective rule by the Congress and Left all these years.
BJP manifesto has nothing for poor, says Rahul GandhiThe Congress manifesto has policies for all sections of the people including the youth and women. "But the BJP election manifesto talks about holding Olympics in 2036. This is the difference between the Congress and the BJP," he said.
BJP manifesto promises to set up Thiruvalluvar cultural centres across worldThiruvalluvar was a noted Tamil poet and philosopher. The prime minister has in the past asked the youth to read Thiruvalluvar's book "Kural", a celebrated Tamil text which offers wisdom on ethics and morality in different aspects of life.
With Kamaraj vans, BJP stakes claim to another Congress iconThe BJP has been in constant search for national icons whom the party can co-opt in its nationalistic agenda and use it as a weapon to attack the dynastic politics of Congress and other regional parties. Kamaraj fits the bill in the same manner as Vallabh Bhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, Lal Bahadur Shastri and PV Narsimha Rao.
Rahul Gandhi dubs NEET anti-poor, says states can decide on it if INDIA bloc voted to powerCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured a legislation to provide apprenticeship to young people and filling 30 lakh vacant government jobs. Addressing his first election rally in Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi said if the INDIA bloc is voted to power at the Centre, "drastic action" will be taken to provide employment opportunities to the young people.
Can BJP's Annamalai emerge as Karunanidhi or Jayalalithaa of Tamil Nadu politicsUnder Annamalai's leadership, the BJP has charted a bold course by contesting in 23 seats on its own, a departure from its previous alliance-based approach. This shift signals the party's confidence in its ability to attract voters on its own merit, rather than relying on alliances with regional parties like the DMK or AIADMK.
Narendra Modi's a migratory bird in Tamil Nadu sanctuary: MK Stalin"Just like birds come to the sanctuary during the season, Prime Minister Modi himself hovers over Tamil Nadu during election season," Chief minister MK Stalin said in a long post on X on Wednesday. He said Modi has arrived with a guarantee card as the Gujarat model and Chaukidar roles were "exposed as fake."
BJP hand in Congress gloveBJP has, over the past decade, drawn on Congress' leadership pantheon. It took advantage of the latter's tendency to predominantly play up the legacy of the Nehru-Gandhi family while paying little or no attention to the contribution of others. As result, today, BJP has acquired a reasonable degree of ownership on legacies of leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, B R Ambedkar and Subhas Chandra Bose.
CAA: Nobody will lose citizenship, says Rajnath Singh in Tamil NaduDefense Minister Rajnath Singh assured that no Indian would lose citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, regardless of their faith. He criticized the Congress and DMK for creating confusion on the issue. Speaking at a roadshow in support of the BJP's candidate in Namakkal, he emphasized that the BJP fulfills its promises, citing the construction of the Ram Temple, abrogation of Article 370, and the CAA. Singh also reiterated the BJP's stance against atrocities on women, highlighting the abolition of triple talaq.
Rs 4 cr cash seized from three persons suspected to be supporters of BJP candidate in Tamil NaduA flying squad seized Rs 4 crore from three individuals heading to Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, suspected supporters of BJP's candidate Nainar Nagendran. The cash, intercepted without valid documentation, prompts an Income Tax investigation. DMK demanded action against Nagendran, alleging voter bribery, while he denied involvement, calling it an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
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