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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicTamil Nadu Assembly elections

Topic: Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala says she will be involved in active politics

V.K. Sasikala returned to Tamil Nadu Monday to a grand reception, days after completing her 4-year jail term in Bengaluru in a Rs 66.6-crore disproportionate assets case.

Sasikala returns to Tamil Nadu ahead of polls with AIADMK flag & in Jayalalithaa’s colour

Dressed in green, the late Tamil Nadu CM's favourite colour, Sasikala returned to the state after a four-year jail stint following her conviction in a disproportionate assets case.

How Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala’s return from jail could shake AIADMK fine balance before polls

CM Palaniswami and Deputy CM Panneerselvam have resolved differences to focus on governance, but AIADMK workers fear Sasikala’s release could divide factions.

The political U-turns and flip-flops by superstar Rajinikanth since 1996

Weeks after he reiterated that he would launch a party in January 2021 and contest the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Rajinikanth has cited health concerns to bow out.

Rajinikanth’s party to fight on all 234 seats in 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

After making the announcement, Tamilaruvi Manian, Rajinikanth's political advisor, also said that their party's politics will be 'spiritual' and won't 'slam anybody'.

Rajinikanth has charisma, but promise of ‘secular & spiritual politics’ confusing, say experts

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced he will launch his political party in January 2021, promising ‘wonder and miracle’ in the state assembly polls slated for summer of 2021.

What makes Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami and deputy CM Panneerselvam eat out of Amit Shah’s hand

Sasikala will be out of jail before the Tamil Nadu election. The chief minister and his deputy must brace for a storm in the AIADMK.

Jantar, chhu Mantar

Our civil society, media, intellectual and ideological discourse are all still thin and shallow. They have a long way to go before they can match the depth and maturity of our voting classes.

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