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DMK probes bypoll defeat in Tamil Nadu's Vikaravandi

Party chief MK Stalin wrote to cadres saying the party would openly discuss the defeat in the general body meeting, which was held on Sunday.

13 Nov 2019

Tamil Nadu likely to go with direct elections for mayor, municipal chairman

On Sunday, when the ruling AIADMK party invited applications from its members, the announcement also sought candidates for the Mayor and municipal chairman posts.

13 Nov 2019

Explainer: Why Stalin took over as DMK's general secretary

The general secretary of DMK enjoys vast administrative powers as per the party's bylaws.

12 Nov 2019

Tamil Nadu may yet again revert to direct election of mayors

The ruling AIADMK's invitation for applications for mayor post has strengthened the rumours.

12 Nov 2019

DMK president Stalin set to assume powers of the party's general secretary too

Since the general secretary K Anbazhagan is inactive due to health reasons, Stalin may assume the general secretary's power.

01 Nov 2019

Two mistakes that cost Stalin dearly in Vikravandi bypoll

The Vikravandi bypoll results have revealed, among other things, the failure of DMK’s two major poll strategies.

25 Oct 2019

Will DMK young women’s wing offend ‘aged’?

Udhayanidhi to lead DMK young women wing which has not gone down with the women party cadres in State

16 Oct 2019

DMK leaders puzzled over diktat to donate money for late leader M Karunanidhi's museum

The party leaders say it has put them in a tight spot during financially difficult times.

07 Oct 2019

PMK’s stakes high in Vikravandi bypoll

Vikravandi is situated in the heart of what is referred to as 'Vanniyar belt' and PMK draws much of its support from this community.

29 Sep 2019

Row over reports of CPM not divulging DMK funds

A few former election officials contacted by Express, said the expenditure incurred by the candidates is different from that incurred by the parties.

24 Sep 2019

DMK looking for affluent Vanniyar candidate to meet Vikravandi Assembly poll expenses?

To find the right candidate, DMK has invited applications from interested party cadre and fixed a deadline of September 23 and interview with applicants will be held the next day.

23 Sep 2019

Vikravandi will be a litmus test for AIADMK, DMK

AIADMK will look to increase its strength in the assembly while the DMK will look for a decisive victory after winning by a narrow margin in the recent LS elections

22 Sep 2019