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MK Stalin Forms High-Level Panel for State Autonomy, Renews Attack on NEET and NEP Policies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a significant move towards strengthening state rights, on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph. The committee will examine and recommend steps to enhance Tamil Nadu’s autonomy amid growing friction with the Union government. The announcement was made during his address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, highlighting what Stalin termed as "persistent overreach by the Centre." T
MK Stalin Forms High-Level Panel for State Autonomy, Renews Attack on NEET and NEP Policies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a significant move towards strengthening state rights, on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph. The committee will examine and recommend steps to enhance Tamil Nadu’s autonomy amid growing friction with the Union government. The announcement was made during his address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, highlighting what Stalin termed as "persistent overreach by the Centre." T

MK Stalin responds to Yogi Adityanath over Hindi row, calls remarks “political black comedy”
In a fiery exchange over the long-standing language debate and the contentious three-language policy under the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing counterattack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Responding to Adityanath’s accusation that the DMK is fostering regional and linguistic division for vote-bank politics, Stalin described the remarks as not ironic but “political black comedy at its dark
MK Stalin responds to Yogi Adityanath over Hindi row, calls remarks “political black comedy”
In a fiery exchange over the long-standing language debate and the contentious three-language policy under the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing counterattack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Responding to Adityanath’s accusation that the DMK is fostering regional and linguistic division for vote-bank politics, Stalin described the remarks as not ironic but “political black comedy at its dark

Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26: CM Stalin Replaces Rupee Symbol with Tamil ‘Ru’ in Logo
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked fresh controversy by replacing the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ (meaning rupees) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26. This unexpected decision has intensified the ongoing language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central administration. The teaser for the state budget, set to be presented on March 14, 2025, prominently featured the new logo, omittin
Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26: CM Stalin Replaces Rupee Symbol with Tamil ‘Ru’ in Logo
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked fresh controversy by replacing the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ (meaning rupees) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26. This unexpected decision has intensified the ongoing language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central administration. The teaser for the state budget, set to be presented on March 14, 2025, prominently featured the new logo, omittin

MK Stalin Calls for Joint Action Against Delimitation, Urges States to Unite Against Federal Overreach
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a direct assault on federalism. In an unprecedented move, he has written letters to the chief ministers of all South Indian states, along with West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab, urging them to form a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to oppose the move. A Nationwide Political Outreach The letter marks a major political
MK Stalin Calls for Joint Action Against Delimitation, Urges States to Unite Against Federal Overreach
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a direct assault on federalism. In an unprecedented move, he has written letters to the chief ministers of all South Indian states, along with West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab, urging them to form a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to oppose the move. A Nationwide Political Outreach The letter marks a major political

MK Stalin Warns of Language War Over Hindi Imposition, Calls for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union
MK Stalin Warns of Language War Over Hindi Imposition, Calls for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union

Annamalai Challenges DMK to Hashtag Face-Off Amid ‘Get Out Modi’ and ‘Get Out Stalin’ Row
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has sparked a political showdown with the DMK by challenging its IT wing to a social media hashtag battle. The confrontation comes after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that if the BJP government continued imposing Hindi, the slogan in Tamil Nadu would shift from ‘Go Back Modi’ to ‘Get Out Modi’. Responding aggressively, Annamalai dared DMK supporters to tweet ‘
Annamalai Challenges DMK to Hashtag Face-Off Amid ‘Get Out Modi’ and ‘Get Out Stalin’ Row
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has sparked a political showdown with the DMK by challenging its IT wing to a social media hashtag battle. The confrontation comes after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that if the BJP government continued imposing Hindi, the slogan in Tamil Nadu would shift from ‘Go Back Modi’ to ‘Get Out Modi’. Responding aggressively, Annamalai dared DMK supporters to tweet ‘

Stalin Accuses BJP of Diverting Rs 2,512 Crore Meant for Tamil Nadu Students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has made serious allegations against the BJP-led Union government, accusing them of diverting Rs 2,512 crore that was allocated for Tamil Nadu’s school children to other states. Stalin claimed that this action was in retaliation for Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the controversial three-language policy.The accusations have ignited a political battle between Stalin and K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu chie
Stalin Accuses BJP of Diverting Rs 2,512 Crore Meant for Tamil Nadu Students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has made serious allegations against the BJP-led Union government, accusing them of diverting Rs 2,512 crore that was allocated for Tamil Nadu’s school children to other states. Stalin claimed that this action was in retaliation for Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the controversial three-language policy.The accusations have ignited a political battle between Stalin and K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu chie

Udhayanidhi Stalin Critiques Bollywood's Dominance Over Regional Cinema
In a recent statement, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, voiced concerns over Bollywood's dominance in the Indian film landscape, arguing that it often overshadows the thriving regional film industries of South India. Stalin noted that while the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film sectors are experiencing significant growth, Bollywood continues to exert a considerable influence in North India, particularly in states that lack
Udhayanidhi Stalin Critiques Bollywood's Dominance Over Regional Cinema
In a recent statement, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, voiced concerns over Bollywood's dominance in the Indian film landscape, arguing that it often overshadows the thriving regional film industries of South India. Stalin noted that while the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film sectors are experiencing significant growth, Bollywood continues to exert a considerable influence in North India, particularly in states that lack

Udhayanidhi Stalin Refuses to Apologize for Sanatan Dharma Comments, Citing Dravidian Legacy
In a recent address in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin made it clear that he will not apologize for his previous remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Drawing inspiration from Dravidian leader Periyar, known for his advocacy against caste discrimination and for women's empowerment, Udhayanidhi defended his statements, asserting that they reflect a long-standing fight against social injustices. Udhayanidhi, the grandson of former Chief Minister
Udhayanidhi Stalin Refuses to Apologize for Sanatan Dharma Comments, Citing Dravidian Legacy
In a recent address in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin made it clear that he will not apologize for his previous remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Drawing inspiration from Dravidian leader Periyar, known for his advocacy against caste discrimination and for women's empowerment, Udhayanidhi defended his statements, asserting that they reflect a long-standing fight against social injustices. Udhayanidhi, the grandson of former Chief Minister

Udhayanidhi Stalin Set for Promotion to Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is expected to be promoted to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, according to sources. A formal announcement from Governor RN Ravi’s office is anticipated later today. Speculation about his elevation has been circulating for months, with party insiders suggesting it aims to bolster the DMK’s leadership in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections. Having played a pivotal role in the DMK’s rec
Udhayanidhi Stalin Set for Promotion to Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is expected to be promoted to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, according to sources. A formal announcement from Governor RN Ravi’s office is anticipated later today. Speculation about his elevation has been circulating for months, with party insiders suggesting it aims to bolster the DMK’s leadership in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections. Having played a pivotal role in the DMK’s rec

Rajnath Singh Unveils Commemorative Coin for M. Karunanidhi’s Birth Centenary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently unveiled a commemorative Rs 100 coin to celebrate the birth centenary of M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The event, which took place in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, was intended to honor Karunanidhi’s significant contributions to Tamil Nadu and Indian politics. The release of the coin marks a notable tribute to a key political figure in the state’s history. However, the commemorative gesture has
Rajnath Singh Unveils Commemorative Coin for M. Karunanidhi’s Birth Centenary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently unveiled a commemorative Rs 100 coin to celebrate the birth centenary of M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The event, which took place in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, was intended to honor Karunanidhi’s significant contributions to Tamil Nadu and Indian politics. The release of the coin marks a notable tribute to a key political figure in the state’s history. However, the commemorative gesture has