Jayalalithaa

AIADMK MLAs refute `hostage` theory, say `we are not birds being kept in a cage`

The AIADMK MLAs accused the DMK of spreading rumours that legislators backing Sasikala against acting Chief Minister O Panneerselvam were being held hostage.

Feb 10, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

We are not prisoners, say AIADMK MLAs

AIAMDK MLAs backing its General Secretary V.K. Sasikala in the power struggle in Tamil Nadu on Friday said they were not being held hostage.

Feb 10, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's soul will not forgive Panneerselvam: AIADMK

Ruling AIADMK today kept up its attack on O Panneerselvam, saying Jayalalithaa's "soul will not forgive" him for trying to split the party.

Feb 10, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: AIADMK MLAs will vote as per their conscience, says Tamil Nadu CM

Tamil Nadu`s caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said on Thursday party legislators will have the chance to vote as per their conscience and he would be able to prove his majority.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

AIADMK crisis: Tamil Nadu Governor to reach Chennai on Thursday; both Sasikala, Panneerselvam claim majority support

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao is set to reach Chennai on Thursday.

Feb 09, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Sasikala herds MLAs, Panneerselvam claims they will back him

AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala today appeared to be having majority of MLAs with her, a day after the revolt by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam who claimed that they will back him in the trial of strength in Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Feb 08, 2017, 19:25 PM IST

Support to Panneerselvam was issue-based: DMK

Refuting AIADMK's allegation that it was aiding Chief Minister O Panneerselvam in his revolt against his party's leadership.

Feb 08, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Stalin calls for Governor's intervention, says TN govt has collapsed in last eight months

Asserting that the Tamil Nadu Government has collapsed in the last eight months, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday called for Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao`s intervention in the political turmoil in the state.

Feb 08, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

Inquiry panel will be set up to probe Jayalalithaa's death: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam

Two months after Jayalalithaa's death, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today said he would recommend an inquiry commission under a sitting Supreme Court judge to probe the "doubts" surrounding the health condition and demise of the late leader.

Feb 08, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Sasikala making false allegations against DMK after failing to become Tamil Nadu CM: Stalin

Hitting back at V K Sasikala, DMK Working President MK Stalin today said it had nothing to with the ruling dispensation's "internal squabbles" and accused the AIADMK General Secretary of making false allegations after failing to become chief minister through a "short cut".

Feb 08, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

Is AIADMK heading for a split after O Panneerselvam's rebellion against VK Sasikala?

Tamil Nadu's ruling party AIADMK, which was kept intact and united by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa is surely going through a bad phase ever since her demise in December last year.

Feb 08, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

Panneerselvam revolts against Sasikala, says was insulted, forced to resign as Tamil Nadu CM

Caretaker Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said on Tuesday that he was forced to resign from his post.

Feb 07, 2017, 22:32 PM IST

Sasikala can't be CM; I'm not scared of her, says Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa

"To become a chief minister being with someone for 33 years is not a qualification."

Feb 07, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

Jayalalithaa died after being pushed at residence, Sasikala did not even grieve: AIADMK leader

Ahead of AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala's swearing-in as Chief Minister, PH Pandian told a press conference that Jayalalithaa was taken to a hospital to avoid suspicion.

Feb 07, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

Sasikala's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM on Tuesday put on hold; PIL in SC against AIADMK general secretary

After Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5, 2016, Sasikala was elected general secretary of AIADMK on December 29 and elected leader of its legislature party on Sunday.

Feb 07, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Sasikala likely to be sworn-in as new Tamil Nadu chief minister on Tuesday

Sasikala was earlier elected the general secretary of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party.

Feb 06, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

Jayalalithaa died of sepsis: What you need to know about this life-threatening condition

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by an infection in any part of the body.

Feb 06, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

R Ashwin shuts down fan troll after bowling a googly to ongoing political scenario in Tamil Nadu

Ravichandran Ashwin shows his hilarious side, this time surrounding the current political scenario in Tamil Nadu.

Feb 06, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

No poisoning, conspiracy in Jayalalithaa's death: UK-based doctor

The press conference comes a day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam resigned to pave the way for AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala.

Feb 06, 2017, 15:12 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin's jibe at VK Sasikala - '234 job opportunities for youngsters in Tamil Nadu soon'

As several sections are opposing Sasikala's appointment, Ashwin reckons there could be 234 job openings soon in the Tamil Nadu assembly.

Feb 06, 2017, 12:41 PM IST