AIADMK’s attempt to replace or rein in BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai, and BJP’s refusal to do the same, triggered the former’s decision to cut ties.
Announcement came after party held a meeting of all its MPs, MLAs and district secretaries, days after a remark by BJP state president Annamalai on C.N. Annadurai sparked a row.
Since August, Justice Justice N. Anand Venkatesh has instituted suo motu revision petitions against discharges & acquittals of 6 serving & ex ministers, both from ruling DMK & opposition AIADMK.
Any decision regarding alliance will be made only before next year’s polls, says AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar. BJP spokesperson says decision will only be loss for Dravidian party.
Madurai, gateway to southern Tamil Nadu, turned around MGR’s fortunes & was springboard for many regional parties. According to one analyst, 'Route to Fort St George goes from here'.
This is EPS' 1st major show of strength after being elected AIADMK general secretary. Conference, coinciding with party's golden jubilee anniversary, comes months ahead of the 2024 LS polls.
Jayalalithaa had walked out of assembly in torn saree. While it’s unclear what led to it, the episode lit a ‘fire’ in AIADMK supremo that kept her at state’s helm till death.
Tamil Nadu has always been counted among India’s most industrialised states. Its rising profile as a destination for investments is credited by experts & officials to policy interventions.
While Raj Bhavan has said Tamil Nadu's DMK govt is yet to submit 'authenticated copy of investigation report' in 1 case, govt has questioned whether Ravi was trying to protect minister.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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