From Bill burning, to a star debuting in the political arena and the tussle with the Centre, the precursor to the Tamil Nadu elections was full of drama. Will the climax be as dramatic?
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N.K. Bhoopesh is an assistant editor, reporting on South India with a focus on politics, developmental challenges, and stories rooted in social justice.
Surrounded by Dravidian politics, this village in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu stands out for its enduring affinity for communism and its icons.
Kavitha, daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, is the latest entrant to launch a political party foregrounding anti-corruption as the main agenda
Vijay’s party’s presence is adding to the complexity in the election
The spectacle is undeniable and the crowds are large, but much of the energy stems from fandom, leaving the electoral impact uncertain.
Thirupparankundram in Madurai became the centre of national attention when some groups attempted to whip up communal polarisation.
As the campaign enters its final phase, TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna reveals talks with Rahul Gandhi, cites ideological affinity with Congress, and alleges party veterans worked against a potential alliance
In an interview to Outlook, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan said the DMK’s anti-women stance has been exposed, and that it will have an impact on the voting
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK is trying to mobilise the anti-Dravidian vote and cut into traditional banks
M. K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is leading the protest by symbolically burning a copy of the proposed bill and calling for sustained agitation against the Centre’s move.
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