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Water stagnation in Chennai raises doubts over quality of storm-water drains: Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai claims water stagnation in Chennai due to recent rain raises doubts over quality of storm-water drain work done by govts. He alleges situation unchanged despite change in govts, public questioning use of crores spent on drains. Public paying heavy toll for govt mistakes.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Activist files complaint at Salem court against Tamil Nadu BJP president for provocative speech

Activist V. Piyush filed a complaint against BJP State President K. Annamalai for issuing threats and making provocative statements. Piyush alleged that Annamalai cited an incident of 1956, claiming a leader had said human blood would be offered for Abhishekam.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

DMK rule the worst in Tamil Nadu history, says Annamalai

BJP State President K. Annamalai slams DMK govt. for detaining farmers protesting land acquisition. Accuses Ministers of "collective loot" & "fooling" people. Alleges TN has not seen "worst rule" in its history. Claims DMK's governance should be named "Tasmac model".

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Expedite approvals for firecracker shops, Annamalai urges government

BJP State president K. Annamalai urges TN govt to expedite approvals for firecracker retail outlets, citing huge delay & adversely affecting livelihood of thousands of retailers & firecracker industry. Delay due to change from 3 to 5 authorities. Could lead to irregularities.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Suspended T.N. BJP functionary Suriya Shiva reinstated, given his previous post

Tamil Nadu BJP reinstates Suriya Shiva as OBC wing gen. sec. after 6-month removal. Annamalai forms 'Startup Cell' with Ananthan Ayyasamy as convenor. Shiva thanks Annamalai, Vinayakan and other BJP functionaries for support. Resolution of issue between Shiva and Saran amicably.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Congress demand for caste census not to strengthen caste system: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

Chennai Congress leaders garlanded Indira Gandhi's statue, with K.S. Alagiri saying the demand for socio-economic caste census is to ensure reservations are based on accurate data. He rejected Tamil Nadu BJP president's criticism of the State's debt, saying it is allowed and Central govt. debt is higher. He also said…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Perambalur Collectorate scuffle | Aide of T.N. Transport Minister among DMK men booked for assaulting government officials

The district administration had cited “administrative reasons” for the suspension. Monday was the last day for submission of bids for the auction.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

DMK filing fabricated cases to subdue the growing influence of BJP in T.N., says four-member delegation

BJP delegation finds 409 cases against party cadre in TN "fabricated"; allege DMK govt trying to "subdue" BJP's growing influence. Delegation met with BJP functionaries, family of arrested persons & Governor R.N. Ravi. Delegation to file report to BJP president & seek Union Home Minister's intervention. Police urged to act…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

T.N. sanctions prosecution of Annamalai for hate speech

Tamil Nadu govt. grants sanction to prosecute BJP State president K. Annamalai for his “hate speech” against a “Christian Missionary NGO”, based on legal opinion from SPP. Govt. satisfied that speech had intention to cause fear, promote disharmony & disturb public tranquillity.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Kanimozhi, Annamalai seek Jaishankar’s intervention for release of T.N. fishermen detained at the Maldives

MP K. Kanimozhi and TN BJP president K. Annamalai wrote to Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar to secure release of 12 TN fishermen arrested by Maldivian authorities. Kanimozhi requested Jaishankar to release fishermen and boat at earliest. Annamalai highlighted arrest and requested swift repatriation. He thanked Jaishankar for support…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023