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Topic: AIADMK

Voters rebelling over pollution, jobs, growth threaten BJP in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK’s performance will be vital for BJP to retain power but the party which won 37 of 39 seats in the state in 2014 is now on the back foot.

AIADMK follows DMK’s footsteps in dynasty politics, fields kin of its leaders in LS polls

Among DMK's 20 candidates, six are children of prominent leaders including Kanimozhi and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, the grandnephew of Karunanidhi.

All about the Pollachi rape & blackmail case Tamil Nadu govt just transferred to CBI

The Pollachi rape and blackmail case has caused an uproar in the state, especially after a number of videos and allegations of political patronage. 

These are India’s 34 most powerful political families

Dynastic politics is not the hallmark of just the Gandhi-Nehru family. It has now become an integral part of Indian polity, cutting across party divide and region lines.

Why BJP’s Tamil Nadu alliance has spurred hope among Rajiv Gandhi killers

Release of the 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts is an emotive issue in Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK and DMK have both called for them to be freed.

Remembering Jayalalithaa, six-term Tamil Nadu CM who was ‘Amma’ to her people

From being an actress to holding the chief minister’s seat for six terms, ThePrint takes a look at her journey.

Lok Sabha MP Rajendran of AIADMK party killed in car accident

S. Rajendran was travelling back to Chennai when his car rammed into a road median at Tindivanam.

Not Opposition unity, but BJP’s critical mini-gathbandhans stole the thunder

The BJP moved swiftly and deftly to secure its allies this week while the rival camp looked unsure.

PMK’s vote base among north Tamil Nadu’s Vanniyars could be key for AIADMK-BJP alliance

Political analysts believe the AIADMK's new alliance is based on pure arithmetic, and will ensure the DMK-Congress don't have an easy run to victory.

BJP and Assam’s AGP make moves to patch up for Lok Sabha polls as Citizenship Bill lapses

Sources say talks and discussions between a few representatives from both sides are on, but a section BJP's state unit 'not keen' to rebuild the alliance.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.