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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 News

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Rise of a 3rd-generation leader in the DMK: 5 facts on Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken on crucial roles in Youth Welfare and Sports Development.

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 11:01 AM IST

From teen volunteer to chief minister: the rise of MK Stalin | 5 key facts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin addresses the gathering during a campaign in support of party candidates in Madurai.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026, 8:58 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Veerappan’s wife, daughter in fray, want to change his image

Veerappan, who belonged to the Vanniyar community, a major influential group in western Tamil Nadu, was killed in an encounter in Papparappati village in Dharmapuri district in October 2004.

Updated on Apr 16, 2026, 7:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Social engineering may tip tight contests

Data point to a consistent pattern in Tamil Nadu: a significant number of constituencies decided by narrow margins, often under 5,000 votes, or roughly 2-3% of votes polled.

Updated on Apr 16, 2026, 7:10 AM IST

BJP's ₹2k a month for women, welfare, rail projects on Tamil Nadu manifesto

Chennai, Apr 14 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda, BJP Tamil Nadu President, Nainar Nagendran, and BJP leader K. Annamalai release the election manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Chennai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 10:15 AM IST

Southern states will gain seats, says Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said there is nothing to worry about, affirming that every state, region and community has been taken care of.

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 7:29 AM IST

FM accuses Stalin of creating false narrative over advisory on paddy bonus

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman are at war of words over paddy bonuses ahead of Tamil Nadu elections.

Updated on Apr 13, 2026, 4:16 PM IST

Madras HC rejects plea to stop screening Dhurandhar 2 in Tamil Nadu

The court dismissed two writ petitions that sought a temporary stay on Dhurandhar 2’s screening.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 1:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin travels by Chennai Metro for poll campaign in Chennai

Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK chief MK Stalin in Chennai metro.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 12:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu elections: 5 key constituencies that will define assembly polls

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhay Stalin campaigns for DMK candidate S. M. Nasar from Avadi Assembly Constituency for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026, 2:22 PM IST

Why Vijay’s TVK is not in an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls

TVK is contesting solo in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, with party chief Vijay fighting from two seats – Perambur and Trichy East.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026, 2:18 PM IST

Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Full list of candidates from Vijay's TVK party

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay waves the party flag during a public rally at Kolathur Assembly constituency ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI03_30_2026_000282A)

Published on Apr 6, 2026, 4:36 PM IST

Special Parliament sitting to push women’s Lok Sabha reservation: Narendra Modi

PM Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in seats, and that the reservation for women will be over and above the current strength of Parliament

Updated on Apr 5, 2026, 5:57 PM IST

Annamalai not on BJP's Tamil Nadu list: ‘Singham’ sidelined or set for new role?

BJP leader K Annamalai campaigning in Mumbai in January 2026.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026, 9:06 PM IST

Vijay declares assets worth over ₹620 crore in election affidavit

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay started campaigning after filing his nomination papers for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Perambur constituency, in Chennai.

Published on Mar 31, 2026, 12:41 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin files nomination from Kolathur constituency in Chennai

The DMK has announced candidates for 164 constituencies.

Published on Mar 30, 2026, 3:40 PM IST

MGR to Vijay: Tamil Nadu's changing equation with actor-politicians

The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections will be Vijay’s first direct foray into electoral politics.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026, 10:59 AM IST

Free travel for women, ₹8000 coupon, training: 5 points from DMK's manifesto

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks during the release of the party manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections, at Anna Arivalayam party headquarters in Chennai

Updated on Mar 30, 2026, 5:56 AM IST

Vijay to contest Tamil Nadu elections from 2 seats, Perambur and Trichy East

Unveiling an agenda for youth, which he described as a "guarantee," Vijay promised, among other things, steps toward a drug-free Tamil Nadu.

Updated on Mar 29, 2026, 12:35 PM IST

AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates for Tamil Nadu assembly election

EPS, the 71-year-old leader of the Opposition in the assembly, has represented the Edappadi constituency since 2011

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 8:54 AM IST

Parliament may adjourn early, meet after state elections

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other cabinet ministers in Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

Piyush Goyal to finalise seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu elections today: BJP

File photo of union minister Piyush Goyal.

Updated on Mar 23, 2026, 8:36 AM IST

‘Didn't succumb to Delhi’: Vijay declined CM post, 50% offer, claims TVK leader

Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a public meeting, in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

TVK dismisses alliance with BJP ahead of polls, blames DMK for ‘false narrative’

AIADMK had earlier clarified that neither he or any of his allies had held talks with actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay.

Published on Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 PM IST

Election dates for Kerala, Bengal, Assam, TN, Puducherry out | Schedule

Election Commission Announces Poll Dates For Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 5:49 AM IST

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