The hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi has claimed lives of 38 people with several others hospitalized. Meanwhile, Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay expressed condolences and called the incident 'shocking and heartbreaking' and visited Government Medical College in Kallakurichi and met the victims of Hooch tragedy.
21 June,2024 12:46 PM IST
. MS Prashanth, Kallkurichi DC, confirmed the grim tally, which left families devastated at hospitals. The newly appointed District Collector made a poignant visit to check on patients' conditions amid the unfolding crisis. Reports indicate that 107 individuals were admitted to Kallakurichi hospital, with 59 subsequently referred to facilities in Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Of the deceased, 18 lost their lives at Kallakurichi Government Hospital, underscoring the severity of the situation stemming from the consumption of illicit alcohol.
20 June,2024 03:01 PM IST
Despite BJP's vigorous campaigning in Tamil Nadu and PM Modi's frequent visits, the party fell short in securing seats during the Lok Sabha polls. The defeat of BJP's prominent candidate K Annamalai in Coimbatore is seen as a significant blow. Local perspectives on Annamalai's loss vary; while some cited multiple factors, one local highlighted concerns about his conduct and leadership capabilities. This sentiment underscores broader criticisms within the constituency regarding Annamalai's suitability for leadership, reflecting challenges faced by BJP in gaining traction despite their concerted efforts in the region.
19 June,2024 02:44 PM IST
BJP State President of Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai, responded sharply to Kanimozhi's remark about the BJP's electoral performance by highlighting her familial political legacy. He retorted that his father is not Mr. Karunanidhi, subtly insinuating that he doesn't rely on a dynastic political foundation for his success. Annamalai's retort underscores the political landscape's nuances in Tamil Nadu, where familial legacies often dominate. His statement not only defends his party's electoral record but also asserts his individual merit and independence from established political dynasties, adding depth to the ongoing political discourse in the region.
06 June,2024 11:58 AM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai expressed confidence in the party's improved performance over the 2019 elections, citing LS Exit Poll numbers. He anticipates surpassing the 20% vote share mark, previously deemed unattainable. Annamalai asserts that BJP will secure seats and send MPs from Tamil Nadu for the NDA on June 4, challenging the notion that the state is impervious to BJP influence. He projects a significant electoral leap, envisioning BJP alone touching 370 seats and NDA reaching 400. Annamalai's remarks underscore a strategic shift and growing confidence in BJP's electoral prospects in Tamil Nadu.
02 June,2024 12:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai on May 05 revealed the ‘secret talk’ between business conglomerate JRD Tata and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The BJP President leaked the secret talk. He said that in one of the conversations, JRD Tata in the conversation said that they should generate profit for Public Sector Unit (PSU), it cannot be loss making to which Jawahar Lal Nehru replied to JRD Tata asking not to use Profit word as he doesn't like it. It's a dirty word. Watch video for more.
06 May,2024 05:33 PM IST
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore. While addressing the meeting, he hit out at Congress, DMK over ‘Katchatheevu’ row and said that the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and DMK party.“Today the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and the DMK party. When Congress was in government, these people gave Kachchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. In which cabinet was this decision taken? For whose benefit was this decision taken? Congress is silent on this. Thousands of fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested for going near that island...NDA government is continuously releasing such fishermen and bringing them back. Not only this, five fishermen were given death sentences but I brought them back alive. DMK and Congress are not only the culprits of the fishermen but also the culprits of the country,” said PM Modi.
10 April,2024 02:57 PM IST
In a big claim by Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, he predicted BJP will get 60% votes in Coimbatore, the constituency from where he is contesting from on April 19. BJP’s Coimbatore LS Candidate K Annamalai said, "It is very clear there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu. We are extremely confident that on April 19, the people of Coimbatore, the people of Tamil Nadu will overwhelmingly vote for PM Narendra Modi. June 4 will herald a new era where Narendra Modi and all the candidates working for him will win...BJP will get 60% votes in Coimbatore."
28 March,2024 12:34 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai on March 22 thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Bharatiya Janata Party fielded him from Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024.
22 March,2024 03:28 PM IST
Lottery king Santiago Martin's Future Gaming was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 per cent went to the DMK, the Election Commission data showed on March 17. The company donated Rs 509 crore to Tamil Nadu's ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), through the electoral bond. Tamil Nadu’s BJP Chief K Annamalai slammed the DMK-led MK Stalin Government and said, “How can you get 90 per cent from a company that too is involved in lottery and gaming? DMK has to come out. Chief Minister has gone against one private new magazine in Tamil Nadu for defamation, where he has given in writing to a Court an affidavit that he never took money from any of the companies that are involved in the gambling and gaming business.”
18 March,2024 04:59 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
