Tag: DMK
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Supreme Court Sets Hearing Date for DMK Challenge to Tamil Nadu’s SIR
Overview: A High-Stakes challenge to Tamil Nadu’s SIR The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. The case, which centers on the scope and conduct of the…
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Supreme Court Sets Hearing for DMK’s Challenge to Tamil Nadu SIR on November 11
Overview The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the DMK’s petition challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. The case, filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), questions the legal and procedural basis of the EC’s move, which aims to update and cross-check voter rolls…
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Vijay Campaign Postponed After Kurur Incident in Tamil Nadu
Two-week postponement and tributes mark TVK campaign Chennai, October 1, 2025 — In the wake of the Kurur tragedy that left 41 people dead and several hundred injured, the Tamil Nadu-based Tamil VetrI Kilagam (TVK) chief Vijay has announced a two-week postponement of all party public meetings. The party released a formal statement on Wednesday,…
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Vijay’s Campaign Postponed after Kurur Tragedy: TVK Chief Announces
Campaign Postponement After Kurur Tragedy Chennai, Oct 1 — In the wake of the Kurur event that left 41 people dead, TVK (Tamil Vetri Kalagam) chief Vijay announced a two-week postponement of his campaign. The party released a brief statement saying that, consumed by grief for the bereaved families, all public rallies led by the…
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Vijay Postpones Campaign for Two Weeks After Karur Tragedy
Karur Tragedy Prompts Campaign Postponement Chennai, Oct 1, 2025 — In the wake of a devastating incident in Karur that claimed 41 lives, the Tamil Vetri Kalagam (TVK) on Wednesday announced a two-week postponement of its public campaign meetings. The party said the decision was taken to honor the bereaved families who are coping with…
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Karur Stampede: Political Fallout and Senthil Balaji’s Response
The Karur Stampede and the Political Storm The Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives, has sent shockwaves through Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. While the state government has ordered a formal inquiry led by a retired judge, the incident has quickly become a flashpoint between the ruling dispensation and opposition parties. Officials insist the inquiry is…
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Karur Stampede: Why Senthil Balaji Is Alarmed and AIADMK Questions
Overview of the Karur Stampede The Karur stampede, which authorities say resulted in 41 fatalities, unfolded as crowds swelled at a public event, underscoring risks of overcrowding and crowd management. Officials say immediate actions included emergency medical responses and ongoing inquiries while investigators review the sequence of events. The tragedy has left families in mourning…
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Karur Stampede Controversy: Why Senthil Balaji’s Response Matters
Karur Stampede: The Backdrop The Karur stampede has stunned Tamil Nadu, with 41 lives lost in a mass casualty incident that has quickly become a focal point in state politics. As officials emphasize safety protocols and rapid medical response, opposition parties argue that the tragedy exposes deeper governance gaps and demands transparent inquiry. What happened…
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Senthil Balaji Ten-Rupee Controversy Shaping TN Politics
The Karur Tragedy and the Political Fallout On the 27th, a rally in Karur district organized by a group led by a prominent political figure, Vijay, turned deadly as 41 people suffocated in a dense crowd. The tragedy has since erupted into a political confrontation, with the opposition DMK squarely blaming the state government for…
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Senthil Balaji Ten-Rupee Controversy: Why Tamil Nadu Fights
Backdrop: Karur tragedy and the political climate In Karur district, on the 27th, a large rally attended by supporters of a political leader ended in tragedy as 41 people died due to crowding and asphyxiation. The incident has sparked a political firestorm, with the ruling party and opposition trading accusations about accountability and governance. Critics…