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7 days ago
- Politics
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Contempt Plea By AIADMK Against 'Stalin-Named' Scheme, DMK Approaches Top Court
Chennai: AIADMK MP and former minister C Ve Shanmugam has filed a contempt petition in the Madras High Court against the Tamil Nadu Health Secretary and the Public Department Secretary, alleging violation of a court order by continuing to use Chief Minister MK Stalin's name in a new government health outreach programme. In the run-up to the 2026 assembly elections, the state government recently launched the "Nalam Kaakkum Stalin" (Wellness Ensuring Stalin) initiative, despite a High Court interim order last week barring the use of names of living political personalities in government schemes. The order also prohibited the use of photographs of former Chief Ministers or ideological leaders in publicity material. The court, however, allowed the use of the incumbent Chief Minister's photograph, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The DMK government had earlier named two flagship schemes -Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin With You) and Nalam Kaakkum Stalin - after the Chief Minister, featuring visuals of both MK Stalin and late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi in outreach campaigns. These schemes are part of a broader public service drive with elections just eight months away. Today, the Madras High Court adjourned the hearing on the state's plea to continue using the existing scheme names to August 7, after the Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court challenging the interim order. The top court is expected to hear the case on August 6. In its plea before the High Court, the state argued that the Chief Minister is a constitutional functionary, not merely a political personality, and that the Supreme Court did not explicitly ban the use of former Chief Ministers' photographs. DMK sources point out that during J Jayalalithaa's government, the AIADMK had named schemes after "Amma", the name she was fondly called by her cadre. After her death, her picture, they say, was part of AIADMK's publicity material. The BJP at the centre too has a programme named NaMo, an acronym for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The contempt plea and the state's challenge are now poised for crucial hearings next week, potentially setting a precedent for the naming and promotion of government schemes in Tamil Nadu.
News18
04-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Tamil Nadu Govt Moves SC After Madras HC Restrains State From Naming Schemes After MK Stalin
Last Updated: The Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court, challenging a recent order of the Madras HC that restrained the state from using CM MK Stalin's name for welfare schemes. The Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging a recent order of the Madras High Court that restrained the state from using Chief Minister MK Stalin's name or that of former CM M Karunanidhi for naming government welfare schemes. The plea was urgently mentioned today before a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai by Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who is representing the state. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter on Wednesday. The state government argues that the naming of schemes is a matter of executive prerogative and forms part of its outreach to the public. The Supreme Court's upcoming hearing is expected to weigh in on the constitutional limits of political branding in government initiatives. Madras HC Ruling The controversy stems from the Madras High Court's directive barring the government from branding welfare initiatives with political leaders' names, specifically citing the 'Ungaludan Stalin" ('Stalin With You") scheme. The High Court, however, clarified that its order did not halt the implementation of the scheme itself. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
01-08-2025
- Health
- NDTV
MK Stalin To Launch Big Health Outreach Campaign, Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Chennai: With just eight months to go for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to launch a major health outreach campaign on Saturday, marking the second large-scale public initiative by his government in recent months. The new programme, focused on preventive healthcare, aims to screen and support adults over 40 who may be silently battling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension but are not actively seeking treatment. Focusing on "From Prevention to Wellness," the scheme targets 10 lakh people through 1,164 diagnostic medical camps across urban, semi-urban, rural, and tribal pockets of Tamil Nadu. Officials say the camps - equipped with modern diagnostic tools-will run until February 2026, with 15 camps planned in Chennai alone. Each participant will receive a tech-enabled health check-up, and results can be accessed via a unique barcode, allowing for digital tracking and follow-up care. The initiative comes on the heels of another flagship programme- " Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin With You)", under which 45 government services are being delivered directly at people's doorsteps. Both efforts are seen as part of the DMK government's strategy to deepen citizen engagement and consolidate its welfare-centric image ahead of the elections. More than 20 government departments and District Collectors will coordinate the implementation of the new health campaign, which aims to bridge gaps in awareness and access to preventive care. "This is not just about health; it's about reaching every household with meaningful government presence," said a senior official involved in the initiative. "We want to ensure no one slips through the cracks-especially those who ignore early signs of serious conditions."
NDTV
01-08-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Tamil Nadu Barred From Using Names Of Living Leaders For State Schemes
Chennai: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to refrain from naming welfare schemes after living political personalities or using photographs of former Chief Ministers or ideological leaders in government publicity material. The court's ruling came in response to a public interest litigation filed by AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Sunder Mohan, cited Supreme Court directives and content guidelines for government advertisements. The judges ruled that while the use of the incumbent Chief Minister's photograph -- MK Stalin -- is permitted as per the top court's 2016 clarification, including images of late leaders or party insignia such as flags or emblems is prima facie impermissible. The court also barred the use of any living political leader's name in the nomenclature of government schemes. Recently, the Tamil Nadu government had launched an outreach programme "UNGALUDAN STALIN" or 'Stalin With You', incorporating the Chief Minister's name. The state government had also scheduled to launch a similarly named health programme tomorrow. Petitioner CV Shanmugam, represented by Senior Counsel Vijay Narayan, argued that the state was misusing public funds to promote political personalities by embedding their identities into welfare schemes. He contended this violated the Supreme Court's rulings in the Common Cause cases and the Government Advertisement (Content Regulation) Guidelines, 2014. While the state government denied the claims-stating that the cited pamphlets were unauthentic and not officially, the court held that any such material containing politically symbolic visuals would violate legal norms. Importantly, the High Court clarified it was not stopping the government from implementing welfare schemes, only the manner in which they are publicised. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on August 13.
News18
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ungaludan Stalin: Tamil Nadu CM Launches Mega Outreach Scheme With 10,000 Camps
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched a new scheme, Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin With You), also referred to as Ungalil Oruvan Stalin, on July 15 to connect directly with citizens. As part of the initiative, special camps are being organised across all urban and rural areas of the state to collect petitions and address public concerns. (News18 Tamil) The initiative will see over 10,000 camps being organised throughout Tamil Nadu, where more than 40 services are being provided by 15 departments in rural areas and 43 services by 13 departments in urban areas. The first phase, from July 15 to August 15, consists of 3,563 camps, 1,428 in urban areas and 2,135 in rural areas. (News18 Tamil) 3/6 A key highlight of these camps is the application process for the Kalaignar Women's Rights Fund, officially known as the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam. Women eligible for the scheme can collect the application form only at the camp locations. These forms are not available at any government office, nor can they be obtained through agents or intermediaries. (News18 Tamil) The filled applications will be verified, and a list of eligible beneficiaries will be published soon. The camps are open from 9 am to 3 pm. (News18 Tamil) Eligible women are encouraged to visit their nearest camp, fill in the required details correctly, and submit the application on the spot to avail themselves of the scheme's benefits. (News18 Tamil)
