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  Virudhachalam Assembly Election 2026: Tough contest among DMDK and PMK, TVK and NTK also in fray

  April 21, 2026 10:37 IST

  Virudhachalam Assembly Election 2026: Apart from DMDK and PMK, TVK and NTK are also contesting the Virudhachalam Assembly seat. This time, the constituency is likely to witness a close and intense contest. Here is a look at how the electoral dynamics may shape up.

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  'Pride in being called more dangerous than Karunanidhi': Stalin's message ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

  April 21, 2026 9:38 IST

  Voting in Tamil Nadu will take place in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

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  Tiruchirappalli East Assembly poll: DMK aims to retain seat, Vijay's entry opens up a 4-way fight

  April 20, 2026 14:06 IST

  The four-cornered contest between C Joseph Vijay (TVK), Inigo S Irudayaraj (DMK), G Rajashekaran (AIADMK), and V Krishnasamy (NTK) is set to test traditional party loyalties as well as the rising influence of new political forces in urban Tamil Nadu.

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  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election: Four-cornered fight in DMK bastion

  April 20, 2026 9:47 IST

  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election 2026: This seat has historically been a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Before delimitation, the old Chepauk seat was represented multiple times by M Karunanidhi, cementing its legacy as a DMK bastion.

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  PM Modi slams Opposition at Coimbatore rally, says they made women's quota bill a target of hatred

  India | April 18, 2026 20:10 IST

  PM Modi said the DMK has no achievements to showcase, no real issues to raise and this is why they resorted to spreading false fears about reduction in Tamil Nadu's seats.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay promises Rs 2,500 per month for women under 60 years, six free LPG cylinders

  April 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: TVK chief Vijay has assured a 50 per cent waiver of agri-coop crop loans for farmers with more than five acres.

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  Vijay promises crop loan waiver, announces welfare measures for MSMEs, Tamil Nadu police force

  April 14, 2026 19:41 IST

  Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay said the basic salary will be increased from Rs 18,200 to Rs 25,000, besides implementing the Police Welfare and Working Conditions Act, which would regularise working time for the personnel.

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  Edapaddi Assembly Election 2026: Will Palanswami retain his turf in triangular fight with DMK, NTK?

  April 21, 2026 11:41 IST

  Edappadi assembly election: The contest features Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK, who is seeking to retain his stronghold, against DMK candidate C Kaasi and NTK’s A Priyadharshini, making it a triangular fight.

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  Mannargudi assembly seat: DMK's TRB Rajaa vs AMMK's Kamaraj battle heats up

  April 21, 2026 14:13 IST

  The main contest in Mannargudi is expected between TRB Rajaa (DMK) and S Kamaraj (AMMK). At the same time, UVM Rajarajan (TVK) and R Bharathiselvan (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Dharmapuri assembly seat: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani vs DMDK's Elangovan battle takes centre stage

  April 21, 2026 14:12 IST

  The contest in Dharmapuri is shaping up as a multi-cornered fight. The key candidates include Dr Sowmiya Anbumani (PMK), Dr V Elangovan (DMDK), M Sivan (TVK), and K Shantha Lakshmi (NTK).

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  Free LPG cylinder, Rs 2,000 for women: BJP unveils big-ticket promises in Tamil Nadu manifesto

  April 14, 2026 23:40 IST

  The document was released by senior BJP leader JP Nadda in Chennai. Other key leaders of the party, including Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, BJP leaders K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan were also present at the event.

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  Bodinayakkanur assembly seat: DMK's O Panneerselvam vs AIADMK’s Narayanaswamy as battle heats up

  April 21, 2026 14:09 IST

  The main contest is expected between DMK’s O Panneerselvam and AIADMK’s VT Narayanaswamy, while S Prakash Kumar (TVK) and S Kalaiarasu (NTK) are also in the race, making it a multi-cornered fight.

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  Katpadi assembly seat: DMK's Durai Murugan vs AIADMK's V Ramu in tight battle

  April 21, 2026 14:08 IST

  The main contest in Katpadi is expected between senior DMK leader Durai Murugan and AIADMK’s V Ramu. At the same time, Dr M Sudhakar (TVK) and S Thirukkumaran (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Thondamuthur: AIADMK's SP Velumani vs DMK's Karthikeyan face-off heats up in Coimbatore Urban battle

  April 21, 2026 14:07 IST

  Thondamuthur has a total of 287,442 registered voters for the 2026 elections. This includes 138,968 male voters, 148,371 female voters, and 103 voters from the third gender category.

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  Avanashi assembly battle: BJP's L Murugan vs DMK, TVK enters fray

  April 21, 2026 14:05 IST

  Avanashi is set to vote in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while counting of votes will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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  Kolathur Assembly Election 2026: Will Stalin retain his turf for fourth time in contest with AIADMK?

  April 21, 2026 11:39 IST

  Kolathur assembly seat: In 2021, MK Stalin secured 1,05,522 votes, around 60.8 percent, defeating AIADMK’s Aadhirajaram, who polled 35,138 votes, by a margin of 70,384 votes.

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  Tamil Nadu Elections Opinion Poll: Tight contest expected between NDA, DMK+, predicts Matrize

  April 06, 2026 18:39 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The DMK, under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin, is looking to secure a second straight term. In the 2021 elections, the party had won over 130 seats.

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  Assembly Election Opinion Poll: TMC ahead of BJP in Bengal, close fight in TN, Kerala, says Matrize

  India | April 06, 2026 23:42 IST

  Assembly Election Opinion Poll: Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry are scheduled this month, with most states voting in a single phase and West Bengal in two phases.

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  'I decided not to...': Annamalai opens up after being denied BJP ticket for Tamil Nadu elections

  April 04, 2026 15:31 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: The BJP on Friday announced 27 candidates for the upcoming elections, but K Annamalai's name was missing from it. Now, the BJP's former Tamil Nadu chief has said that he had informed the party leadership about his decision to not contest the elections.

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  BJP's big call: No ticket to Annamalai for Tamil Nadu elections 2026 | Explained

  April 04, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The BJP has announced all of its 27 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, but has decided not to field its former Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai.