Annamalai Unhappy With AIADMK Seat Allocation

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

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Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is reportedly unhappy with the constituencies allocated to his party by alliance partner AIADMK, as discontent grows within sections of the BJP over the final seat-sharing arrangement for the 2026 Assembly election. The unease has added a fresh layer

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AIADMK Says No Talks With Vijay Party

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said neither his party nor its allies have held any talks so far with actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, pushing back against speculation over a possible electoral understanding ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. His remarks come as alliance discussions remain a key focus in the […]

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Sasikala Names New Party Ahead Of Polls

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

V.K. Sasikala has formally announced the name of the political outfit she will be associated with ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, marking her latest attempt to re-enter the State’s electoral landscape. The party will be known as All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, and it is expected to field candidates in […]

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EPS Palaniswami Rejects OPS Return to AIADMK

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has firmly rejected expelled leader O. Panneerselvam’s (OPS) offer to rejoin the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Palaniswami said there is no chance of OPS returning to the party after being removed from membership by the party’s general council. OPS Seeks Reunification Earlier, OPS publicly said he […]

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AIADMK, BJP Begin Seat-Sharing Talks for TN Polls

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have initiated formal seat-sharing discussions ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Senior leaders from both parties met in Chennai to begin preliminary negotiations as part of efforts to strengthen their alliance in the state. Leaders hold initial discussions The […]

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Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid AIADMK Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has flown to Delhi amid rising disquiet within the party. Several senior members are demanding that expelled leaders, including O. Panneerselvam, V.K. Sasikala, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, be reinstated. Observers view his Delhi trip as an attempt to resolve these internal issues. Possible Meeting with Amit Shah Palaniswami is expected to

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Thiruma Alleges BJP Behind Sengottaiyan Move

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan has accused the BJP of backing AIADMK leader K. A. Sengottaiyan’s call to reinstate expelled members. He said this was an attempt by BJP to weaken AIADMK and possibly absorb it. Context Sengottaiyan had been removed from his party positions by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The reinstatement push came […]

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AIADMK Rift Deepens as Sengottaiyan Removed from Posts

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has removed senior leader K. A. Sengottaiyan from key positions in the party, including the roles of Organising Secretary and district unit secretary for Erode Suburban West. This action comes a day after Sengottaiyan issued a 10-day ultimatum demanding the reinstatement of expelled leaders into the party. Supporters Also

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Tamil Nadu Parties Criticize Vijay for Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay faced criticism from major political parties in Tamil Nadu after his remarks at a TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) rally in Madurai. During his address, Vijay referred to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as “uncle,” a comment that drew sharp responses from rival leaders. DMK’s Strong Response Senior DMK leader and Minister K.N. Nehru condemned […]