Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Full list of DMK candidates

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday (March 28, 2026) announced its list of 164 candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will once again contest from Kolathur and Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni constituencies in Chennai, respectively. Mr. Stalin has represented Kolathur since the … Read more

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Stalin releases DMK manifesto; promises ₹8,000 coupon to housewives to buy household appliances

Unveiling what he described as a “superstar” manifesto for the coming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday (March 29, 2026) promised a ₹8,000 coupon to all “non-Income Tax paying” homemakers to buy any electronic home appliance of their choice from the nearest stores. The manifesto, released at the party headquarters Anna Arivalayam in Chennai, sought … Read more

Assembly election LIVE: Won’t allow BJP to snatch voting rights of people, says Bengal CM Mamata

Chief ministers from BJP-ruled States have arrived in Kerala to assist candidates filing nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections, party State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Saturday (March 21, 2026). In a press conference, Mr. Chandrasekhar said that around 40 party candidates, including himself, filed their nominations on Saturday (March 21, 2026), while the remaining … Read more

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Mamata releases TMC manifesto, claims ‘unofficial President’s Rule’ imposed in poll-bound Bengal

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed support for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, stating that the alliance represents the aspirations of the people and is prepared for the upcoming Assembly elections.  In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi wrote, “Team UDF is Team Keralam. Each candidate reflects the voice, … Read more

TVK’s Vijay unveils poll manifesto, free higher education for poor farmers’ children

Setting the bar for other parties ahead of the highly-anticipated Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, actor-turned-politician Vijay on Wednesday unveiled key promises of his party’s election manifesto, pledging free higher education for children of small and marginal farmers and vowing strict action against corruption if voted to power in the state. Addressing party functionaries in the … Read more

DMK offers 27 Assembly seats, awaits Congress response

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram leaves for the residence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, in Chennai on February 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026), marginally increased its offer to the Congress to 27 Assembly seats instead of the initial 25, and a … Read more

Congress changes strategy, opts for senior T.N. leader to hold seat-sharing talks with DMK

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders at DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, to discuss seat sharing between DMK and the Congress Party for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, in Chennai on February 28, 2026 | Photo Credit: ANI Changing its strategy, the Congress high command has decided to depute a senior Congress leader from Tamil Nadu to … Read more

DMK or TVK? Decoding Congress’s alliance dilemma ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections | India News

NEW DELHI: The Congress is finally in action mode in Tamil Nadu. After a weekend brainstorming with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in the national capital, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has convened a crucial Executive Committee meeting tomorrow to focus on preparations for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. But the … Read more

Life Comes A Full Circle For ‘Angry Young Man’ Annamalai But He’s Here To Stay

Last Updated:April 05, 2025, 12:43 IST Before his resignation, Annamalai is believed to have been “made to understand” the nuanced situation which required a new BJP chief who can work with a fresh slate with AIADMK and is from a different but equally significant caste than Gounder Annamalai once flogged himself six times outside his … Read more