Mr. Stalin said on Labour Day that workers’ dignity, rights, and fair compensation remain central to the government’s approach
The Dravidian majors had pronounced successes in specific regions in recent elections.
The day went off peacefully without any untoward incident, says Superintendent of Police N. Shreenatha
As most polling stations were situated in schools, the grounds were filled with sand or gravel, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs to navigate
Conviction that the ballots remained a vital tool for ‘freedom’ of fishmen families is what ultimately compell the villagers to head to the polling stations
Tamil Nadu’s 234 constituencies will go to polls on April 23 to elect its 17th State Assembly. We explain, using graphics, everything you need to know about the candidates and voter demographics in the State
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Musiri, an agriculturally fertile constituency on the banks of the Cauvery in Tiruchi district, is known for its rich history, vibrant farming economy and traditional crafts. As the State Assembly elections approach, residents point to challenges such as groundwater depletion, irrigation planning, road connectivity, water supply and the future of cottage industries, even as agriculture and banana cultivation continue to sustain livelihoods.
All political functionaries and party workers who are not voters of a constituency must clear out immediately after 6 p.m. Tuesday
In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.
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Tenkasi Assembly segment’s economy is based on agriculture and Courtallam-based tourism activities; unfortunately, both the livelihood activities are yet to thrive in a big way.
“The RSS is planning to, and trying to, rule Tamil Nadu by proxy. The same way Donald Trump [President of the United States] controls the Prime Minister of India, the Prime Minister of India wants to control Tamil Nadu through the AIADMK,” alleged Mr. Gandhi
While the region endured over a decade of tension during the Sri Lankan civil war, it now remains politically volatile owing to the frequent arrests of Tamil fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy.
Vehicle movement is affected in Sankari town as the roads are narrow in many places. It is a long-pending demand of the lorry owners to develop an ‘auto nagar’ in Sankari.
From regulating quarrying activities and improving healthcare access to promoting tourism, residents of the constituency are looking for steady and inclusive development
Taking exception to Mr. Palaniswami’s remarks that he could not walk on the streets of Gobichettipalayam, Mr. Sengottaiyan said the party leader “comes from Salem and yet challenges me here.”
Addressing a poll rally in support of BJP candidate Ananthan Ayyasamy in Tenkasi district for the April 23 Assembly polls, he lashed out at the ruling DMK over corruption and urged people to "give it a farewell" in the hustings
Vijaya Prabhakaran said the decision to go with the DMK was taken because the party rank and file wanted it
Garbage disposal remains a concern as unsegregated waste is left exposed for days, attracting stray animals; encroachments along the banks of Cooum river have narrowed parts of the waterway; apart from such issues, residents say that there have been visible improvements in recent years
Consumers get water supply once a week, forcing them to walk for a few kilometres to fetch a few pots of water for domestic use
Residents want the government to implement social welfare measures for the economically disadvantaged. Other demands include redevelopment of dilapidated TNUHDB houses, establishment of a maternity hospital, and flood mitigation measures, particularly in areas along the coastline
The expansion of Chennai’s IT Corridor over the past couple of decades has resulted in the mushrooming of large multi-storeyed apartments, extending well into the villages on either side of the road.
Modakkurichi entered the national spotlight during the 1996 Assembly election, when 1,016 farmers contested as independents to press for their demands. This highlighted deep agrarian distress and contributed to electoral reforms. Many of the issues raised then, particularly those related to farm incomes, irrigation and infrastructure, persist.
The constituency sustains over one lakh migrant labourers engaged in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate, the Special Economic Zone complex, textile mills, construction, powerloom units, and the hospitality sector. However, residents say the benefits of industrialisation have come at a cost, as they continue to face environmental degradation.
With a major temple town in its midst and rapid urbanisation of its rural segments, the civic infrastructure in the constituency has been stretched to its limits in recent years
Since 1996, the DMK’s strongman Duraimurugan, party’s general secretary and Minister for Water Resources now, has won six consecutive times, making it his own fort. In 2021, however, Mr. Duraimurugan won with a margin of a mere 746 votes.
The Tambaram constituency lacks the civic amenities to tackle rapid urbanisation as arterial roads often face traffic congestion; untreated sewage is being discharged into lakes, and the interior roads remain in poor shape; MLA says drainage system has been implemented in the core areas
Poor solid waste management by the local bodies, discharge of effluents from industries and sewage from human habitations into River Noyyal and encroachments of water bodies are the other major concerns
A majority of the people in the constituency are daily wagers, farmers, and those involved in silver anklet manufacturing at Selathampatti, Sivathapuram, Panankadu, and Sooramangalam.
Minister MRK Panneerselvam is in the fray aiming for a hat-trick in Kurinjipadi. The DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance needs to be aware that the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi headed by T. Velmurugan and now delinked from the DMK-led alliance, is capable of eating into the votes of the DMK in areas like Kurinjipadi and Kullanchavadi where it has significant presence
Erode (West)’s urban-rural contrast has resulted in disparities in access to basic amenities
Farmers, who recently set up a producer organisation and started growing millets, complain that they still do not have machinery needed to process the crop. Residents say work to lay a second access road to Subramaniaswami Temple is yet to be completed, with land acquisition still under way
The T. Nagar constituency suffers from infrastructure bottlenecks caused by rampant commercialisation; fire tenders and ambulances struggle to navigate the narrow lanes; multi-level parking facility in Pondy Bazaar is often non-operational
Lack of basic amenities, absence of any significant development and acute shortage of drinking water as well as poor irrigation facilities have become the hallmark of the coastal district of Nagapattinam despite its rich legacy and strategic location
Despite a number of key projects being undertaken since then, including the inauguration of the medical college and hospital, the renovation of the Ooty Market and also a new road to Udhagamandalam via Kattery, a close-fought campaign is expected.
Though waste management, flooding, and access to basic amenities have long been primary concerns, some residents of Perambur constituency in North Chennai cite the biomining and remediation of Kodungaiyur dump yard and upcoming Ganesapuram flyover as notable steps to tackle them
By virtue of its key location, the Thousand Lights Assembly segment has long been at the epicentre of vibrant political activity. The constituency is also home to several iconic places.
With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fight in the Madurai Central constituency has gathered much attention.
While the VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, the PMK is looking to rewire the caste equations in the northern districts. The contest looks evenly balanced, with Adi Dravidar and Muslim voters aligning with the DMK alliance, and Vanniyars consolidating behind the AIADMK front
The DMDK general secretary is confident about winning at Vriddhachalam constituency of Cuddalore district where she is contesting from, as part of the DMK-led alliance in the April 23 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu.
Mr. Stalin set out on a morning walk in the K.V. Kuppam town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals, and canvassed votes in favour of the DMK and its allies
S. Roshini, the Villivakkam candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) and the party’s transgender face in the fray, takes her campaign trail through its narrow streets.
Workers should also speak to beneficiaries of government schemes and record their experiences to build trust among voters, he says
A total of 295 companies of paramilitary personnel will be deployed across the State. While 115 have been deployed, the remaining are set to reach the State on Monday (April 13, 2026) night.
From a Minister driving an autorickshaw to the AIADMK candidate getting down to do farm work, candidates of major parties try various outreach methods to shore up their chances
The TVK leader further claimed, with only a few days left for polling, there were attempts to intimidate the public.
In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that momentum did not carry forward. In the elections that followed, the turnout dropped, and has since remained largely unchanged, staying in the range of 61%-62%
Campaign details of party chief Kharge, Rahul, and Priyanka will be released soon, says AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar
The AIADMK is facing a two-pronged attack from its former coordinator O. Panneerselvam and former interim general secretary V.K. Sasikala; while the former, now with the DMK, has addressed 40 meetings in the southern region, the latter, who now heads the AIPTMMK, will begin her tour today
AIADMK has already been facing defeat after defeat and will continue to decline; under the leadership of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, the DMK will form the government again and implement more beneficial programmes for the people of Tamil Nadu, says OPS
The AIADMK’s scheme covers crop loans obtained by farmers from primary agricultural credit cooperative societies (PACCS) and loans obtained by persons with disabilities and pavement vendors from cooperative banks.
At Sholinghur, Ms. Kanimozhi assured voters that the work on the proposed Bypass Road in Sholinghur town would be started once DMK returned to power
Of the six Assembly segments in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts, the party had lost by a narrow margin in four constituencies in 2021 elections and won Vedaranyam seat
In the revised set of nominations, Mr. Vijay has declared two cases pending against him — one at the Peravallur police station for allegedly violating election norms in the Kolathur Assembly seat, where he campaigned on March 30 after filing his nominations
GK Vasan, president of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), speaks about the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. He talks about his party’s alliance with the BJP, why the country has rejected the Congress party and that the priority of the State should be safety, especially for women.
Located along the southern side of Tiruppur district, the constituency is predominantly rural, with agriculture as the mainstay, and sugarcane, coconut, paddy and vegetables cultivated across the region.
New entrant G.K.M. Tamil Kumaran, son of former Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president G.K. Mani, has been given the Pennagaram seat despite severe opposition from some senior leaders