Kamal Haasan Set for Rajya Sabha Entry via DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

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In a key political development, Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allocated one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), effectively clearing the path for Kamal Haasan’s entry into the Upper House of Parliament. This decision comes ahead of the June 19 Rajya Sabha

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DMK Ministers Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy Step Down After Court Criticism

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu witnessed a major shake-up as Ministers V. Senthilbalaji and K. Ponmudy submitted their resignations following scathing observations by the judiciary questioning their continuance in office. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that “K. Ponmudy and V. Senthilbalaji have tendered their resignations, which I have accepted.”

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EPS May Meet PM Modi During Tamil Nadu Visit on April 6

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu’s leader of opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s visit to the state on April 6. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Pamban railway bridge, located off the Rameswaram coast, as part of his official engagement […]

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Tamil Nadu BJP Leaders Arrested Amid TASMAC Corruption Protest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu BJP leaders, including state president K. Annamalai, were detained by the police during a protest against the alleged ₹1,000 crore corruption in TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation). The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly found evidence of financial irregularities involving liquor sales, tender manipulations, and unaccounted transactions

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Tamil Nadu CM Urges Newlyweds to Have Babies Amid Delimitation Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged newlywed couples to “immediately have babies and give them good Tamil names,” linking his appeal to concerns over the central government’s proposed delimitation exercise. He warned that the state’s effective family planning policies might inadvertently reduce its representation in Parliament if constituency

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Annamalai Predicts Imminent Fall of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President, K. Annamalai, has confidently predicted the imminent downfall of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the state. Addressing a gathering in Coimbatore, Annamalai stated, “The people of Tamil Nadu will dethrone the DMK government soon.” Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement Annamalai accused

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Tamil Nadu Leaders Criticize Union Minister Over NEP Remarks

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

Political parties in Tamil Nadu have strongly opposed recent remarks made by a Union Minister regarding the National Education Policy (NEP). The statement has sparked controversy, with state leaders criticizing the central government’s stance on education reforms. Opposition to NEP in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the NEP, arguing that it undermines the

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Over 2,000 NTK Leaders and Workers Join DMK

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, around 2,000 members of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), including senior leaders and active workers, have joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The mass defection marks a notable shift in the state’s political dynamics and strengthens DMK’s position ahead of upcoming electoral battles. “A Major