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Madras High Court directs ECI on MDMK symbol, arrests couple for inter-caste violence, judge comments on caste benefits.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

MDMK moves Madras High Court for allotment of ‘top’ symbol for upcoming Lok Sabha polls

MDMK files petition in Madras High Court for 'top' symbol allocation from ECI for upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Lok Sabha election: DMK allots one seat each to IUML, KMDK

DMK finalizes seat-sharing pacts with allies for Lok Sabha election, allocating constituencies to IUML and KMDK.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

MDMK, Dravidar Kazhagam donate to CM relief fund

.Vaiko and Veeramani, along with other industrialists, donated to CMPRF towards Cyclone Michaung relief. Vaiko donated ₹10.2 lakh, Veeramani ₹10 lakh, IAS Officers Association one day's salary, IPS Officers Association ₹9.78 lakh, Kalanithi Maran ₹5 crore, Sanmar Group ₹1 crore, Sakthi Masala ₹1 crore and Lion Dates ₹50 lakh.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Date for next summit of INDIA parties will be out soon: Kharge

Opposition leaders meet at Congress president's residence to discuss steps to improve coordination to take on BJP in LS polls. Leaders from 17 parties, incl. Congress, SP, CPI, RLD, NCP, AAP, DMK, JMM, MDMK, RSP, CPI-M, RJD, KCM, IUML, NC, discussed joint rallies & seat-sharing. Talks to gain momentum now.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai

Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

N. Sankaraiah death | Tamil Nadu political leaders express condolences, recall his contributions

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu mourn passing of veteran Communist leader N. Sankaraiah; TNCC pres K. S. Alagiri, MNM founder Kamal Haasan, MMK pres M. H. Jawahirullah & MDMK gen sec Vaiko recall his dedication to freedom struggle & people's rights. Gov R. N. Ravi criticised for refusal to bestow…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Durai Vaiko flays Governor Ravi for remarks on MGNREGS

MDMK's Durai Vaiko takes exception to Gov. R.N. Ravi's reported suggestion to do away with MGNREGS, alleging BJP govt. expressed desire through Governors. Scheme has benefited rural poor & SC/STs; reduction in funds creates uncertainty over livelihood. 16cr workers registered; ₹2.7L cr needed, but only ₹60K cr allotted. BJP's approach…

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami deplored attack on SC men; TN Congress, PMK, Dravida Kazhangam, MDMK leaders also condemn incident. Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking removal of unauthorised flag poles. CPI(M) cadres protest against TN Governor for not granting assent to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter. Professors boycott event; Governor…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Name change from ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks goes beyond the powers of NCERT, says Vaiko

Vaiko (MDMK General Secretary) condemned C.A. Issac's (NCERT Chairman) statement recommending to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, citing Article 1 (1) of the Constitution which states that India is a union of states. He said the BJP-led govt. should have amended the Parliament with 66% majority, which they don't…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023