Tamil Nadu
AIADMK rebels face anti-defection action after backing TVK
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Twenty-five AIADMK legislators who backed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government now risk disqualification under anti-defection rules. Party leader O.S. Manian confirmed that proceedings will begin soon.
A fire broke out at a godown on the Tech Mahindra premises in Sholinganallur on Friday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
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A Mahila Court in Erode has sentenced a 31-year-old man to three years in jail for harassing a Class 8 student in Sathyamangalam in 2023. The court also imposed a fine and recommended compensation for the survivor.
After Tamil Nadu assembly polls, TVK emerged as the largest party but suspense remains over government formation due to lack of majority. Governor Rajendra Arlekar has asked Vijay to prove support of 118 legislators.
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After Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but short of majority. Despite Congress support, the governor sought proof of majority, prompting talks of a DMK-AIADMK alliance.
Authorities in Dindigul district have formed 230 teams to transport Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and other poll materials to 2,301 polling stations across seven Assembly constituencies. Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan inspected the installation of GPS devices on the vehicles. The vehicles will carry EVMs from strong rooms to the polling stations on April 22.
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Sattur MLA A.R.R. Raghuraman, from MDMK and elected on DMK symbol, joined the BJP on Tuesday. The switch occurred just before Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's election meeting in Sattur. Raghuraman cited lack of respect in the DMK regime.
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