While BJP top leadership is in favour of alliance, it's letting state chief K Annamalai needle ally, say leaders. AIADMK says it's focussing on relationship with BJP high command.
Edappadi K. Palaniswami was Tuesday announced 6th general secretary of AIADMK after Madras HC rejected rival O. Panneerselvam's petitions challenging his own expulsion & EPS's elevation.
Presenting its third budget, DMK govt announced monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 for women heads of households. This was a major poll promise when the party came to power in 2021.
At a time when ties are strained, Tamil Nadu BJP chief has said he isn't in favour of allying with AIADMK for 2024, it is learnt. This comes on back of poaching war between the parties.
Rajeshwaran, said to be an Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam functionary, accused AIADMK members of assault, over comments made against party interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Both BJP & AIADMK, allies in the state, publicly shrugged off the defections as 'routine' in politics, while political analysts say 'poaching' charges are 'distraction politics'.
Recent appointments include actress-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar being made National Commission for Women member & ex state chief C.P. Radhakrishnan becoming Jharkhand Governor.
Annamalai says 'nobody is trying to vilify Tipu Sultan' in context of Karnataka, AIADMK 'brings lot to table' & BJP 'more relevant' in Tamil Nadu than any other party.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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