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AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the DMK of opposing the women reservation bill and said women voters would not forgive the ruling party, while also targeting the state government on delimitation concerns, law and order, and welfare issues

Rahul Gandhi alleged in Tiruchirappalli that AIADMK is acting as a mask for the BJP, which aims to install a compliant chief minister in Tamil Nadu, while also accusing the Centre of targeting opposition and weakening federal balance

Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies

Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised AIADMK for supporting a delimitation-linked bill, alleging it harms Tamil Nadu’s interests. She backed immediate women’s reservation without delimitation, while claiming Opposition unity blocked the Centre’s proposal in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi is controlled by Donald Trump through US deal and financial links, accusing him of selling national interests. He also claimed Modi seeks AIADMK power in Tamil Nadu to influence the state government system

Rahul Gandhi accused the AIADMK of functioning under BJP influence, alleging proxy rule attempts in Tamil Nadu. He defended the Congress-DMK alliance, criticised the Centre’s political approach, and highlighted Opposition unity against a contested reservation-linked bill

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the DMK government, calling it a failure and accusing it of neglecting jobs, infrastructure, and flood management. He urged voters to assess its performance ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination for Tiruchirappalli East on April 2, after a massive roadshow that halted city traffic. He will contest against DMK and AIADMK candidates ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

AIADMK has fielded several senior leaders and former ministers to challenge the ruling DMK in Chennai, setting up direct contests in 13 of the city’s 16 Assembly constituencies in what is expected to be a multi-cornered electoral battle.

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing, AIADMK has switched to campaign mode after finalising seat-sharing with allies. The DMK-led alliance has also prepared its strategy, setting the stage for an intense electoral contest across the state

AIADMK released its first list of 23 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, renominating party chief K Palaniswami from Edappadi and fielding several senior leaders, while finalising seat-sharing arrangements within the NDA alliance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised AIADMK leaders over alleged derogatory remarks against women, accusing them of lowering political discourse. The controversy has intensified political tensions ahead of Assembly elections, drawing condemnation from leaders across parties

DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin appears confident of securing a second term, banking on welfare initiatives, the Dravidian governance model and alliance unity. However, criticism over dynasty politics, unfulfilled promises and new political challengers remain concerns ahead of polls

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami ruled out any alliance with Vijay’s TVK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling such reports media speculation. He also denied rift with BJP’s Annamalai and said AIADMK-AMMK differences have been resolved

VK Sasikala, former aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, on Thursday said the name of her new political party will be announced within a week and confirmed that it will contest the upcoming Assembly elections.

TVK chief Vijay said his power-sharing offer has unsettled political alliances and rattled Chief Minister M K Stalin at a Salem rally. He also criticised the DMK on governance, defended his party over rally deaths, and expressed confidence of winning the 2026 polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin attacked the BJP over its alliance with AIADMK, rejected corruption and dynasty charges against the DMK, raised pending central funds and projects, and highlighted the achievements of the Dravidian Model at a Chennai summit

The AIADMK on Thursday held a protest in Chennai alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and accusing the DMK government of deploying its workers for the task. Former minister D. Jayakumar led the demonstration near Rajarathinam Stadium

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Election Commission’s response to pleas by DMK, TMC, and others challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The court also paused related proceedings in high courts