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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicUdhayanidhi Stalin

Topic: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanadhi’s Sanskrit ‘dead language’ remark triggers war of words. BJP hits out, Congress distances

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comment draws sharp reactions; BJP says it has 'crossed all limits of decency', Congress distances itself from comment.

Stalin’s face front & centre, I-PAC hits ground running to shape DMK campaign for 2026 polls

The political consultancy, led by Rishi Raj Singh after Prashant Kishor’s exit, will work with the ruling party’s own political strategy firm Populus Empowerment Network.

How a pocket Constitution became Rahul’s rally prop & why Udhayanidhi parted ways with his strategist

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Tamil Nadu will never accept NEP, three-language policy, says Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin

Ahead of 2026 elections, tussle between DMK and BJP is getting fierce with debate over language policy and educational funds.

Making of Udhayanidhi—how junior Stalin rose to calling the shots as DMK & Tamil Nadu govt’s no.2

Udhayanidhi was anointed deputy CM last yr by his father & CM MK Stalin. DMK insiders say he is strengthening the party politically, ideologically & pushing to bring in 'more young blood'.

Songs, posters & evocation of Kalaignar: How DMK marked scion Udhayanidhi’s 1st birthday as deputy CM

Udhayanidhi Stalin celebrated his 47th birthday on 27 November with several ministers & DMK cadres queuing up to greet him & songs, posters & messages projecting him as ‘Tamil Nadu’s hope’.

Friction in DMK first family? Kanimozhi’s absence at Udhayanidhi-chaired meet fuels speculation

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

In Karunanidhi’s birth centenary year, DMK looks for 100 fresh, young voices through oratorical contest

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken charge of project, with aim to take party ideology to younger generation & inform them about welfare schemes implemented by DMK govts in Tamil Nadu.

DMK ‘rising son’ Udhayanidhi Stalin should brace for challenges. Power isn’t a birthright

In the Indian political setup, the BJP and the communist parties are probably the only ones who have been able to circumvent the hereditary leadership tag.

With Udhayanidhi’s elevation & a 4th Dalit minister, TN cabinet reshuffle lays groundwork for 2026

Senthil Balaji's reinstatement also significant in light of his support base in western TN, reflecting DMK's aspirations to make inroads in region where AIADMK won most seats last time.

On Camera

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.