Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is an Indian political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is currently the ruling party, and the union territory of Puducherry, where it is currently the main opposition.
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Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongueA tragic school van collision in Tamil Nadu resulted in the death of three students, sparking political controversy. The DMK alleges a language barrier involving the railway gateman, who purportedly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Hindi row: Why Uddhav Sena has distanced itself from Stalin's hardline stance - BMC in focus?Following a rare show of unity against "Hindi imposition," Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin sought support from Uddhav Thackeray. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) distanced itself from DMK's radical stance, clarifying..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DMK a rising sun, says Stalin in reaction to Shah's remarkIndiaTimes - Published | |
NDA will form govts in TN and Bengal in 2026, says Amit ShahAmit Shah's second visit to Tamil Nadu in two months aims to strengthen the BJP's position before the 2026 assembly election, following DMK's criticism of the Centre. Amidst alliance complexities with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I cannot defeat DMK but...': Amit Shah at Madurai rally; BJP gears up for 2026 Tamil Nadu pollsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Madurai, asserted that while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin believes Shah cannot defeat the DMK, the people of Tamil Nadu will ensure the DMK's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'What is India's national language?': DMK MP Kanimozhi's response in Spain goes viralIndiaTimes - Published | |
DMK forces ministers Balaji and Ponmudy, facing court fire, to quitIn Tamil Nadu, two ministers, V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy, resigned from the cabinet. Governor R N Ravi accepted their resignations following Chief Minister M K Stalin's recommendation. S Muthusamy..IndiaTimes - Published | |
VC meet sparks faceoff between Tamil Nadu governor & govtTamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi alleged that state VCs were warned against attending a Raj Bhavan conference, a claim the DMK government refuted, calling the conference 'illegal'. Ravi accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'File FIR against DMK minister or face contempt': Madras HC warns Tamil Nadu police over K Ponmudy's objectionable remarks on womenThe Madras high court has cautioned the Tamil Nadu Police to file an FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy for his disrespectful remarks about women, or face contempt charges. This warning follows demands..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Height of arrogance': BJP slams DMK for placing temple 'gopuram' on Karunanidhi memorialNarayanan Thirupathy, Tamil Nadu BJP vice president, has strongly condemned the DMK government for erecting a temple-style gopuram over M. Karunanidhi's burial site at Marina Beach. He criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Alliance with BJP only for polls, not for coalition govt: EPSEdappadi K Palaniswami clarified that AIADMK's alliance with BJP is solely for the 2026 election, not a commitment to a coalition government. He emphasized respecting each party's autonomy, while BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Lapse in judgment': Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudy apologizes for objectionable remarks on womenTamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy apologized for his derogatory remarks against women and certain Hindu sects, acknowledging it as a lapse in judgment. The DMK removed him from his party position..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Alliance of defeat’: MK Stalin hits out at Amit Shah over AIADMK-BJP tie-up in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu's political landscape sees a resurgence as AIADMK and BJP reunite, prompting strong criticism from DMK's MK Stalin, who dismisses it as a doomed alliance. Stalin questions the alliance's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP takes pride in Tamil language, culture and people': Amit Shah's pointed attack on StalinUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the DMK government, accusing them of using delimitation and the three-language policy to divert attention from key issues ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections.IndiaTimes - Published |
'Was most expected': DMK takes 'fell at BJP's feet' dig at Palaniswami as AIADMK reunites with NDAThe DMK has criticized the AIADMK's reunion with the BJP, claiming it was driven by fear and pressure on Edappadi K Palaniswami. According to DMK, Palaniswami ultimately yielded to the BJP's influence...IndiaTimes - Published | DMK to challenge waqf bill in SC, says Tamil Nadu CM StalinTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urged PM Narendra Modi to address concerns about the proposed delimitation exercise, fearing it might reduce parliamentary seats and affect the state's rights. Stalin also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid language row, PM Modi asks DMK netas, ‘Why sign letters in English?’PM Modi criticized Tamil Nadu's DMK for using English in official letters, urging them to sign in Tamil. He highlighted increased central funding and various development projects in the state,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Economic metric will always be higher than in previous years': P Chidambaram responds to PM Modi on Tamil Nadu fundsEx-Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenges PM Modi's claim of increased funding to Tamil Nadu under NDA, explaining that economic metrics naturally rise over time. PM Modi states more funds allocated..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Turning a blind eye': Amid alliance talks, AIADMK slams PM Modi's 'tall claims' on central schemes in Tamil NaduAIADMK cast doubts over the veracity of Prime Minister Modi's welfare scheme claims in Tamil Nadu, alleging fake beneficiaries under DMK rule. This development adds to speculation about a potential..IndiaTimes - Published | 'I am not in Tamil Nadu party leadership race': Annamalai amid speculation over BJP-AIADMK allianceTamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai stated on Friday that the party's leader would be chosen unanimously, and clarified that he is not a contender. This announcement follows speculation about a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Black badge protest, top court challenge': How DMK's M K Stalin is trying to make most of Waqf politicsTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it threatens religious harmony and minority rights. He plans to challenge the Bill in the Supreme Court. The DMK's loud..IndiaTimes - Published | Shun tilaks at party events, says DMK MP A Raja, starts a rowDMK MP A Raja has urged party members to avoid Hindu religious symbols when wearing party attire, stating that it blurs the line between the DMK and RSS. This statement has provoked backlash from BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
'National leadership will decide': Annamalai on BJP-AIADMK allianceTamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai expressed confidence that the party's central leadership will decide on alliances for the 2026 assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK. Amid speculation of a..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams UP CM Yogi Adityanath's barbs on language row: 'Political black comedy at its darkest'MK Stalin was reacting to CM Yogi's reported allegations that the DMK government was indulging in divisive tactics by using language issues. BJP state president K Annamalai lashed out at Stalin, the..DNA - Published |
BJP slams 'political drama by DMK'IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin drops rupee symbol: The Tamil Nadu man who designed the sign and his DMK connectionTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil script in the state budget amidst a controversy over 'Hindi imposition.' The rupee symbol was originally designed by Tamilian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin terms NEP ‘destructive plan of Nagpur’, vows DMK will never accept itTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has condemned the National Education Policy (NEP), labeling it a 'destructive plan of Nagpur.' At a welfare meeting in Chengalpattu, Stalin criticized the policy for..IndiaTimes - Published | Finance minister Sitharaman tables Manipur budget, then launches DMK attackFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused DMK of hypocrisy regarding the Tamil language controversy while defending her colleague. The Lok Sabha passed supplementary demands for grants, including Rs..IndiaTimes - Published |
Oppn keeps up delimitation, EPIC, NEP offensive in Parl but doesn’t lay siegeOpposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya..IndiaTimes - Published | Pradhan releases Tamil Nadu's consent letter to counter Stalin’s claimEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses DMK of creating fear among Tamil Nadu's youth regarding the three-language policy. Despite controversy, Tamil Nadu shows willingness to sign an MoU for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Let them abuse me personally': Dharmendra Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP rowUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition...IndiaTimes - Published | Uproar in Parliament over NEP as Pradhan, DMK lock hornsThe Modi government and the DMK clashed in the resumed Budget session over the three-language policy and the NEP MoU. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused DMK of reversing their stance under..IndiaTimes - Published |
DMK slaps privilege notice on education ministerDMK filed a privilege notice in Lok Sabha against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of making defamatory remarks about Tamil Nadu during a discussion over the Samagra Shiksha Scheme...IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘uncivilised MPs’ remark draws Stalin’s fireTamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin condemned Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks calling DMK MPs uncivilised. DMK MP Kanimozhi also criticized Pradhan for his comments. Pradhan's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Abusive attack': DMK MP Kanimozhi moves privilege notice against Dharmendra Pradhan over controversial remark over NEP rowIndiaTimes - Published | Stalin to enlist support of 7 states in delimitation fightTamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has decided to send senior DMK leaders to meet with chief ministers and politicians from seven states to oppose the Centre's proposed population-based delimitation..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ensure TN doesn't lose seat': DMK gears up for Parliament session, seeks allies to oppose delimitationDMK MPs resolve to address delimitation and 'Hindi-imposition' issues in the upcoming parliamentary session. Led by CM MK Stalin, they plan to garner support from southern and other affected states to..IndiaTimes - Published | NEP push ignites DMK-BJP row as Congress watches from sidelinesIndiaTimes - Published |
Explained: DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt vs Centre over NEPUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu to implement the three-language formula to ensure educational equality. Following this Tamil Nadu CM Stalin claimed that the BJP was using..IndiaTimes - Published | Appeal against Raja acquittal in 2G case ripe for hearing: CBIThe CBI has urged the Delhi High Court for multiple dates to hear its appeal against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and 16 others in the 2G spectrum allocation case. The appeal,..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP reclaims Milkipur in UP grudge match; DMK bags ErodeBJP and DMK secured significant wins in UP's Milkipur and Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) bypolls respectively. BJP's Chandra Bhanu Paswan defeated SP's Ajit Prasad by a large margin, while DMK's VC..IndiaTimes - Published | DMK MP's private Bill seeks reservation in judge appointmentsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Under DMK govt, sexual offenders roam freely': BJP's Annamalai slams CM MK Stalin over Anna University sexual assault caseTamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticizes CM MK Stalin's government, accusing it of protecting criminals and suppressing justice for a sexual assault case at Anna University. BJP women’s wing..IndiaTimes - Published | High court chides Tamil Nadu government for seeking credit for arrest in rape case"Madras high court criticizes the DMK government and police over their handling of an alleged rape case at Anna University. The court questions police conduct regarding suspect identification and press..IndiaTimes - Published |
Slugfest over Tamil Nadu rape intensifies as BJP neta vows to walk barefoot till DMK government oustedTamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai vows not to wear footwear until the DMK government is ousted and plans to publicly flog himself to protest the police's handling of the Anna University rape case...IndiaTimes - Published | Anna University sexual assault case: BJP's Annamalai vows to not wear sandals till DMK regime is dislodgedThe BJP leader, showing photographs of the accused with DMK leaders, alleged that he was a ruling party's student wing office-bearer.DNA - Published |
'Whip 6 times, not wear shoes till ...': K Annamalai's dramatic protest against DMK over student assault caseTamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai pledged to boycott footwear until the DMK government is ousted, after the sexual harassment case at Anna University. He announced a personal protest, including..IndiaTimes - Published | Forces inimical to secularism in office, says DMK; BJP protestsIn Lok Sabha, DMK MP A Raja sparked controversy by stating Ambedkar initially omitted "secularism" from the Constitution, anticipating no anti-secular governance. He criticized BJP leaders for praising..IndiaTimes - Published |
Language row erupts in Lok Sabha: Sitharaman says 'mocked for learning Hindi in Tamil Nadu'; DMK hits backFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed in the Lok Sabha that she faced ridicule in Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi during her school years, accusing the state of treating Hindi and Sanskrit as..IndiaTimes - Published | Reinstatement post bail: SC to study impact on witnessesSupreme Court has decided to examine a plea seeking the recall of its bail order for DMK's Senthil Balaji, who is involved in a money laundering case. The court expresses concerns that witnesses may..IndiaTimes - Published |
