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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu Congress invites DMDK to join INDIA bloc amid rift with AIADMK
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday invited Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) to join the INDIA bloc led by the DMK in Tamil Nadu. This has come amid signs of discontent brewing in the DMDK camp over being 'sidelined' by the AIADMK, especially in the recent Rajya Sabha seat allocation. DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakant recently expressed disappointment over the AIADMK's alleged failure to honour a 'pre-poll assurance' to allot a Rajya Sabha seat to her party. The DMDK was part of the AIADMK-led alliance during the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Responding to a query on Premalatha's public gratitude to the DMK for passing a condolence resolution in honour of DMDK founder Vijayakant at its recent general council meeting, Selvaperunthagai said, 'This is my personal opinion, but I believe DMDK should align with the INDIA bloc under DMK's leadership. We welcome them wholeheartedly.' The TNCC chief's invitation is seen as a political signal at a time when the DMDK is reassessing its future. It may be noted that Premalatha also paid tribute to DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on his 102nd birth anniversary. Recalling Karunanidhi's contributions to Tamil Nadu and the Tamil language, she also remembered his personal relationship with Vijayakant, saying, 'Kalaignar graciously presided over our wedding. The bond between him and Captain was deep and unforgettable.' Political signalling 'This is my personal opinion, but I believe the DMDK should align with the INDIA bloc under DMK's leadership. We welcome them wholeheartedly,' TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai said on Tuesday. The invitation is seen as a political signal at a time when the DMDK is reassessing its future. Premalatha also paid tribute to M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMDK's general council seeks renaming Chennai's 100 feet road after Vijayakant
The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) general council meeting passed a resolution demanding Union Government's assurance that there would be no threat to the property owned by Muslims under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The party's general council also demanded retrieving of Katchatheevu to protect the interests of Tamil Nadu fishers. The meeting convened at Palacodde here on Wednesday, also called for renaming Chennai's 100 feet road after the DMDK founder, Vijayakant. The general council also called for conferring the country's highest honour Bharat Ratna on Vijayakant. Other resolutions passed include a memorial for the party founder; phasing out of Tasmac in the State in order to address liquor-induced crimes, and domestic violence in families; separate subject of 'counselling' to impart moral lessons to students in schools and colleges; to address the frequency of accidents in fireworks units in Virudhunagar and other parts of the State. The party's general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth said the announcement on the alliance will be announced at the right time. The DMDK's state conference will be held in Cuddalore next year on January 9, she added.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMDK's general council seeks Union Government's assurance on Waqf (Amendment)Act
The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) general council meeting passed a resolution demanding Union Government's assurance that there would be no threat to the property owned by Muslims under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The party's general council also demanded retrieving of Katchatheevu to protect the interests of Tamil Nadu fishers. The meeting convened at Palacodde here on Wednesday, also called for renaming Chennai's 100 feet road after the DMDK founder, Vijayakant. The general council also called for conferring the country's highest honour Bharat Ratna on Vijayakant. Other resolutions passed include a memorial for the party founder; phasing out of Tasmac in the State in order to address liquor-induced crimes, and domestic violence in families; separate subject of 'counselling' to impart moral lessons to students in schools and colleges; to address the frequency of accidents in fireworks units in Virudhunagar and other parts of the State. The party's general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth said the announcement on the alliance will be announced at the right time. The DMDK's state conference will be held in Cuddalore next year on January 9, she added.
