Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016
3,789 nominations filed so far for May 16 pollsAs many as 3,789 nominations have been filed so far for the May 16 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, with 226 candidates of AIADMK and seven nominees of its allies filing their papers on Thursday. - AIADMK files complaint against M Karunanidhi
The complaint says though the code allows only four persons to be with the candidate, there were several persons while Karunanidhi filed his nomination. The party lawyers have also filed a complaint - Anbumani makes pitch in Trichy
In Samayapuram Thursday , PMK's CM candidate Anbumani Ramadoss introduced 24 of his party candidates and campaigned for them - Actor Karthik to enter poll fray even as cracks develop in his front
Actor Karthik is likely to contest from Nanguneri in Tirunelve li. His party, Nadalum Makkal Katchi (NMK) has released its first list of candidates in 30 Tamil Nadu assembly constituencies and will - Former DMK strongman stakes home ground for AIADMK
Along a crooked lane in Pudupet, rows of bikes are parked on the left and scrapped parts form a greasy wall on the right. Chennai's one-stop destination for automobile fans is where the constituency - Loan waiver promise brings little cheer to Tiruvarur farmers
Neither the DMK's promise of waiving agricultural loans nor the free rice offered by the ruling AIADMK may be enough for the farmers. Farmers of DMK president M Karunanidhi's Tiruvarur district, the - 16 election observers for Vellore
The Election Commission of India has deputed 16 observers - eight expenditure observers, seven general observers and one police observer - to ensure free and fair elections in the May 16 assembly The Election Commission of India has deputed 16 observers - eight expenditure observers, seven general observers and one police observer - to ensure free and fair elections in the May 16 assembly - Dalit Ayyar on mission to abolish caste bias
Though one may mistake V K Ayyar for a brahmin going by his name, this 54-year-old candidate of Puthiya Tamilagam for Krishnarayapuram reserved constituency in Karur is a dalit. His father named him - Congress manifesto unveiled, takes up temple agenda of BJP
More than two weeks after its senior electoral partner DMK declared its poll manifesto, Congress released its manifesto as a complementary docu ment on Wednesday with similar promises to eradicate - Highest amount of cash seized this poll, Rs 61cr and counting
More than Rs 61 crore has been seized in Tamil Nadu since the model code came into effect on March 4.This is the highest amount seized in the state for any election so far. - Amma canteen success may lure voters to AIADMK
The low-cost Amma Unavagam (canteens) has been lauded by all and sundry despite the ruling AIADMK facing flak from opposition parties for failing to implement major projects and schemes in its - Thol promises concrete houses for hut dwellers
People's Welfare Front candidate and VCK pres ident Thol Thirumavalavan filed his papers for Kattumannarkoil in Cuddalore district and declared assests worth Rs 59.5 lakh. - Farmers decide to vote for any party that supports their cause
Expressing their displeasure over the ruling AIADMK for not fulfilling its promise over the last five years, farmers of three villages in the district have decided to vote for any party that supports While political parties compete with each other in offering social security measures and freebies for the public, workers from the unorganised sector say they are completely ignored by all parties in - Captain to try his luck for the first time from Ulundurpet
DMDK founder-leader Vijayakanth filed nomination papers from Ulundurpet constituency in Villupuram district on Wednesday. DMK candidate G R Vasanthavelu and PMK candidate K Balu also filed their - Big-ticket candidates don the gloves
Former deputy chief minister and DMK's Kolathur candidate M K Stalin and his wife have assets worth Rs 5.9 crore. Compared to the 2011 election affidavit, the assets have increased by 176%. In 2011, - Only literates can give good governance, says Anbumani Ramadoss
The PMK's chief ministerial candidate Anbumani Ramadoss urged people to vote for "literates" and give the party a chance by electing the 24 candidates he introduced to the crowd at a rally at - Present rule in Tamil Nadu will end in three weeks, says M Karunanidhi
"The present chief minister considers it a sin to meet people and thinks that her decision is always right.Such a person is ruling the state," he said. - AIADMK contestants face voters' ire over civic woes
At least in two places, an AIADMK candidate encountered angry residents during his campaign. Met with cold response from the public during the course of their campaigns, AIADMK candidates and sitting - Water projects on top of this Erode candidate's agenda
Independent candidate T Kumar, 34, of Gobichettipalayam, carried a vessel of water to the RDO office when he came to file his nomination on Wednesday. - This DMDK candidate lures voters with delicious treats
Pon. Chairman, DMDK candidate for East Erode constituency, is a restaurant owner, who has been in the business for 30 years. Pon is attempting to woo voters with food, mainly snacks such as dosa, - Big-ticket candidates don the gloves
Former deputy chief minister and DMK's Kolathur candidate M K Stalin and his wife have assets worth Rs 5.9 crore. - Highest amount of cash seized this poll, Rs 61 crore and counting
More than Rs 61 crore has been seized in Tamil Nadu since the model code came into effect on March 4.This is the highest amount seized in the state for any election so far. - Congress manifesto unveiled, takes up temple agenda of BJP
- Tamil Nadu elections 2016: 50 candidates take ethical voting pledge
Fifty candidates contesting in 10 constituencies in the district for the May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday voluntarily took an ethical voting pledge after filing their nominations.
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