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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TopicTamil Nadu Assembly elections

Topic: Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

PM Modi dubs A Raja as ‘outdated 2G missile’, slams remark on Palaniswami’s mother

Asking Congress and DMK leadership to control their leaders, the PM said the people of Tamil Nadu are noting everything & would never tolerate insult to the women of the state.

‘Traitorous’ AIADMK will be taught a lesson, aunt Sasikala is helping: AMMK founder Dhinakaran

T.T.V. Dhinakaran claims his party is the true heir to Jayalalithaa’s legacy, and the late CM’s close aide Sasikala is advising him despite ‘stepping aside’ from politics.

CAA will not be allowed in Tamil Nadu if DMK is voted to power, says Stalin

DMK chief says AIADMK supported BJP on issues like Article 370 & Triple Talaq, but is now 'enacting a drama' as if it’s the protector of the minorities.

Amma’s memories, sour dosa & wishes for my ‘paati’ — a reporter’s day in western Tamil Nadu

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Move over Kolaveri Di. Here’s why Tamil song Enjoy Enjaami is creating ripples this poll season

Produced by A.R. Rahman's Maajja and sung by Dhee and Arivu, Enjoy Enjaami talks about the feudal system, landless farmers and the caste system.

Conversion, temples — themes defining BJP manifestos in 4 states. But cow missing in Kerala

The coming assembly elections are crucial for the BJP as they will decide the success or failure of the party’s expansion plans in the south, and its push in Bengal.

How BJP is banking on Karnataka to lead its poll push in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry

The BJP has sent senior ministers, Bengaluru corporators and even its social media team in Karnataka to the poll-bound states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Pandemic slowed Tamil Nadu’s economic growth, now it can ill-afford poll freebie culture

Economists are concerned about high cost of freebies since pandemic has hit growth. Industry experts want new govt to focus on MSMEs & ease of doing business.

Take pride in Tamil, oppose Hindi — how Dravidian ideals are influencing young voters in TN

Ahead of polls in Tamil Nadu, many youngsters ThePrint spoke to said the issues they will vote for are preservation of Tamil culture, non-imposition of Hindi and secularism. 

On Camera

Revival of India-China trade through Lipulekh brings hopes, concerns for border traders

After a hiatus of three decades, India-China border trade was resumed through Lipulekh pass in 1992. But the volumes were nowhere close to the earlier times, since the markets they served were now better connected with highways.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?