‘Stalin Statement’: CM Stalin Announces 14 Development Goals under ‘Tamil Nadu 2030’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the “Stalin Statement,” outlining Tamil Nadu’s development roadmap for the next five years.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the “Stalin Statement,” outlining Tamil Nadu’s development roadmap for the next five years.
Bringing an end to weeks of negotiations, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress have finalised their seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the Congress set to contest 28 constituencies as part of the ruling alliance.
1 Count Posts Chennai — With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing, Chief Minister MK Stalin has intensified his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Union government, accusing it of misusing central agencies for political targeting and espousing an “anti-Tamil stance” aimed at undermining regional leaders and institutions. In a series of
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching, Chief Minister MK Stalin has publicly questioned the political impact of frequent visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the State, suggesting that the BJP’s high-profile outreach may ultimately yield adverse results for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
In a dramatic political development just weeks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior leader V.K. Sasikala formally launched a new political party, unveiling its flag in a mass rally on 24 February 2026.
A series of pointed remarks by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has ignited political controversy and intensified the leadership debate within the India bloc, as Tamil Nadu’s Assembly polls draw closer.
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing, the Election Commission on 23 February 2026 published the final electoral roll, marking a significant update in the voting landscape ahead of the polls.
As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has formally constituted a seven-member committee tasked with negotiating seat-sharing arrangements with alliance partners. The move signals the party’s intent to fast-track coalition talks and finalise electoral arithmetic well ahead of the poll schedule.
With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on 26 and 27th February 2026 to review preparedness for the upcoming poll exercise.
With the Assembly elections looming in Tamil Nadu, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (PTR), the State’s Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, delivered a robust articulation of the DMK government’s position on the contentious three-language formula under the National Education Policy.