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EPS withdraws case against Dhinakaran
Dhinakaran who heads Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), a breakaway faction of the AIADMK joined hands with the BJP ahead of last year’s parliamentary elections. EPS has so far remained steadfast against the BJP’s idea of a “united AIADMK” comprising the trio he expelled— Dhinakaran, his aunt V K Sasikala and O Panneerselvam (who is also in the NDA’s fold now).
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
No coalition government in Tamil Nadu, Palaniswami will lead alone: AIADMK
He emphasised that Tamil Nadu has never had a coalition government in its history.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 04:31 PM IST
PTI |
BJP, AIADMK seal alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections
AIADMK and BJP will unite for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections under Edappadi Palaniswami, reviving their alliance after a split in 2023
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 01:49 AM IST
PM Modi hails BJP alliance with AIADMK for 2026 TN assembly poll
AIADMK snapped ties with BJP in September 2023 reportedly over former state chief Annamalai's certain remarks about late party stalwarts, including Jayalalithaa
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 05:16 AM IST
EPS likely to meet Modi during PM’s visit to Tamil Nadu
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the state to inaugurate the Pamban railway bridge off the Rameswaram coast
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
EPS: Met Shah to discuss Tamil Nadu’s deteriorating law and order
EPS reaffirmed that his 45-minute meeting with Shah focused only on Tamil Nadu’s issues, including law and order, corruption, and pending central funds.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 03:57 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Opposition corners Tamil Nadu government over ‘rising’ crimes in House, Stalin hits back
The AIADMK MLAs led by EPS walked out as Stalin was speaking. Stalin challenged EPS to stay back and listen to him “if he had the guts”.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Divya Chandrbabu, Chennai
ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
This comes after the Madras high court on December 4 had directed the ECI to take a decision in four weeks on the affairs of the AIADMK on a petition that sought for the party’s iconic two-leaves symbol not to be allowed to candidate fielded by EPS until the leadership is settled.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu
AIADMK to make EPS face for CM in 2026 assembly polls
Tamil Nadu’s key opposition AIADMK’s general body met on Sunday and passed 26 resolutions, several of which was against the ruling DMK government
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai
HC allows 3 accused to examine EPS, Sasikala
Madras HC permits summoning of former CM Edappadi Palaniswami and VK Sasikala as defense witnesses in the 2017 Kodanad estate heist-murder case.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
EPS tries to fortify position in AIADMK as he marks centenary year of former CM Janaki
S Janaki, who took the post in 1987 following the death of her husband and AIADMK’s founder MGR’s death, became Tamil Nadu’s first woman CM, but could hold on to the position only for 24 days
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 06:42 AM IST
AIADMK will not have any alliance with BJP: Jayakumar
AIADMK confirms no plans to ally with BJP for the 2026 elections, maintaining its stance against the party despite speculation of a softer approach.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:26 AM IST
EPS wins defamation case against brother of Kodanad case accused
Justice RMT Teekaa Raman ordered Dhanapal to pay ₹1.10 crore damages to EPS and also permanently injuncted him from making defamatory comments against the opposition leader.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
INDIA bloc an ideological alliance, not formed for polls: Stalin
Responding to Stalin, EPS said that the AIADMK will stitch together a “formidable” alliance for the 2026 elections
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:12 AM IST
LoP attacks TN govt over waterlogging, demands white paper on Chennai rains
EPS dismissed reports that six senior leaders met him recently to consider re-inducting OPS, Sasikala and Dhinakaran into the party as ‘outright lies’
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 08:22 AM IST
AIADMK meet passes resolution backing EPS
The executive committee meeting on Friday praised EPS for running the government successfully for over four years.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Edapaddi Palaniswami flays MK Stalin after Chennai top cop transferred
IPS officer Sandeep Rai Rathore was transferred days after the murder of K Armstrong, the BSP's Tamil Nadu unit chief. A Arun is the new Commissioner of Police.
Published on Jul 08, 2024 04:10 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
TN hooch tragedy: AIADMK begins hunger strike, demands CBI probe
The AIADMK members have demanded that chief minister MK Stalin resign over the tragedy.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 01:28 PM IST
TN Assembly: AIADMK members evicted for raising hooch issue, later allowed back
Leader of Opposition K Palaniswami had earlier said the party wanted to raise the Kallakurichi tragedy that has left "50 people dead", but was denied consent.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 12:29 PM IST
PTI |
AIADMK cornered to address speculation on split, Palaniswami’s fate post Lok Sabha election results
With two weeks left for counting on June 4, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK, appears to be in disarray once again with a section of party leaders claiming that the result will determine the future of party supremo, Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS)
Updated on May 22, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Speaker approves OPS’ demand to change EPS’ seat in House
The AIADMK's internal dispute over seating arrangements in Tamil Nadu's assembly has been resolved after two years. RB Udhayakumar has been recognized as the party's Deputy Leader of Opposition, replacing O Panneerselvam.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Discontent in AIADMK? EPS to face litmus test ahead of polls
There is a grouse that EPS isn’t active as the leader of the opposition in taking on the ruling DMK on several issues
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Didn’t discuss Goyal’s remark, says AIADMK, repeats stance to not join with BJP
The meeting comes a day after Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said in Chennai that the “air is pregnant with possibilities” with respect to alliances
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Will not ally with BJP, says EPS; hits out at CM Stalin
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will not ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 general elections, general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami said on Tuesday at the party’s general council meeting, the first gathering after last year when veteran leader O Panneerselvam was expelled
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:28 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
23 resolutions, one special resolution passed at AIADMK General Council, Executive Committee meeting in Chennai
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and other senior leaders also took part in the meeting.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 12:30 PM IST
ANI |
Why is Tamil Nadu govt not transferring Kodanad case to CBI, asks EPS
EPS was responding to an article published in DMK’s mouthpiece Murasoli on August 30. The piece stated that EPS was nervous at the mere mention of Kodanad.
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 04:47 AM IST
OPS expulsion from AIADMK: Madras HC refuses to interfere, sparks celebrations
In July last year, AIADMK’s general council named Edappadi Palaniswami the sole leader of the party and removed former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam from the joint coordinator’s post
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 12:01 PM IST
Stalin afraid Senthil Balaji might reveal truth: AIADMK's jibe at Tamil Nadu CM
Jibes at Stalin's 'fear' were also made on Wednesday by the BJP's state unit boss K Annamalai, who claimed the CM got ₹200 crore kickback for a Metro contract
Published on Jun 16, 2023 03:52 PM IST
BJP team meets Tamil Nadu governor seeking probe into minister’s clip
Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Sunday demanded an independent probe into a purported audio clip which they accuse is the voice of the state finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Karnataka polls: Now, OPS fields candidate from Pulakeshinagar
Expelled AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam has announced a candidate for the Pulakeshinagar seat in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 03:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai