DMK

On July 4, delegations from DMK, AIADMK, and BJP met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to submit memoranda urging legal action against the participation of two private individuals in a recent Cabinet meeting. The request questions potential restrictions on outsiders attending such meetings.

Thirumavalavan stated there is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front, suggesting TVK and DMK should be part of it. He acknowledged that some may view this as confusing.

The Madras High Court has closed a 2016 case involving the DMK regarding local body elections in Tamil Nadu. Justice M. Dhandapani cited prior orders from retired Justice N. Kirubarakan as the reason for closing the case.

The Supreme Court declined a plea to restrain TVK leaders from making remarks on the Karur stampede, stating it is not a political forum and that false statements should be countered with 'more speech'. DMK leader R.S. Bharathi withdrew his impleadment application.

DMK urges restoration of M.K. Stalin's name on a Nemmeli plaque. Former DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan claimed the plaque was covered with a cloth before Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s inspection visit.

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea from DMK to restrict TVK leaders from making public statements about the Karur stampede case. The case involves a stampede in Karur and legal proceedings related to public discourse by TVK leaders.

DMK’s Gen Z wing leader Anbanantham withdrew his anticipatory bail plea. His counsel took this action after Justice C. Kumarappan indicated he was not inclined to grant the relief.

The Supreme Court will hear DMK's request to prevent TVK leaders from influencing witnesses and making threatening statements in the Karur stampede case. DMK's application claims TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna made public statements against M.K. Stalin regarding the incident.

TNRERA chairperson Shiv Das Meena and two members have resigned. They were appointed during the previous DMK government.

Two DMK MLAs were allegedly offered a Ministry post and money to join TVK, per R.S. Bharathi. A DMK delegation met Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar to seek action on allegations of 'horse-trading' by the ruling party and private individuals in a Cabinet meeting.

Stalin claims DMK is united by ideology and will rise again, asserting no political party can rival its organizational strength.

Anitha Radhakrishnan, a DMK MLA, was granted bail in a case related to remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. He was arrested on Friday and produced before the court in Tiruchendur at around 10:30 p.m.

Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, a DMK MLA, was arrested for alleged remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, sparking a political conflict between the ruling TVK and the DMK.

Ex-Minister Vaigaichelvan has left the AIADMK. He previously defeated DMK's K.K..S.S.R Ramachandran in Aruppukottai in 2011 but lost in the 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections.

The DMK has petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent TVK leaders from making threatening public statements about the Karur stampede. The petition argues that Chief Minister Vijay's planned visit to Karur could undermine the fairness of the investigation.

Anitha Radhakrishnan, a DMK MLA, was arrested for making objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The arrest followed the Madras High Court dismissing her anticipatory bail plea in a case registered by the Authoor police.

'Agri' Krishnamurthy challenges legislators who left the AIADMK to prove claims of forming a government with DMK's support. The 47 AIADMK legislators who won elections adopted a resolution electing Palaniswami as the leader of their legislature party.

Shanmugam states that DMK is not accepting defeat, noting that the party attempted to form a government jointly with AIADMK, though many members of both parties opposed the effort.

Regupathy states that DMK opposes horse trading in politics and gaining power through backdoor methods.

DMK is requesting a DVAC investigation into an alleged attempt to poach its MLAs. The party seeks to address the issue through the committee's probe.

T.N. Minister Nirmalkumar accused DMK's Senthilbalaji of attempting to influence TVK MLAs to support a no-confidence motion against the Speaker. A TVK MLA filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of three individuals.

Stalin has established a panel to recommend changes to the DMK organization. The panel comprises 19 teams, each with two members, tasked with visiting all Assembly constituencies to collect feedback from party cadres and functionaries.

Minister Nirmalkumar claims that DMK and AIADMK are still attempting to form a government. The statement highlights ongoing political efforts by these parties.

A DMK lawyer filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into Chief Minister's birthday celebrations in schools and colleges. The lawyer alleges students were compelled to participate in political sloganeering and singing songs praising political figures.

DMK has filed a complaint seeking an FIR against John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy, described as close associates of the Chief Minister and residents of Andhra Pradesh, for allegedly attending Cabinet meetings and other high-level government deliberations at the Secretariat.

Political parties, including Trinamool and Aam Aadmi Party, along with DMK and Independent MP Kapil Sibal, have written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding SIR and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Trinamool leader Derek O’Brien mentioned that the letter was signed by these entities.

Stalin and Kanimozhi condemn the arrest of DMK cadre protesting against T.N. Minister Sarathkumar. The DMK president criticizes Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's actions as an attempt to protect a 'fake image' by intimidating opposition parties.

The Madras High Court has ordered a status quo on the attachment of properties of Anitha Radhakrishnan, a former DMK minister, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The interim order was issued by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan following appeals filed by the ED challenging a tribunal's decision.

MDMK has ended its alliance with DMK and will support the TVK government, according to General Secretary Vaiko. The party will not contest upcoming by-elections to back the ruling party.

CPI leader Veerapandian suggests that DMK and AIADMK can merge. The statement highlights a potential political alliance between the two parties.

B. Manickam Tagore has been appointed as the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. The Congress party has ended its alliance with DMK and aligned with TVK to seek power in the state.

MDMK’s general body is set to decide on an alliance on Saturday. The party may ask its MLAs T.M. Rajendran and Senthil Selvan to resign from the Assembly due to their participation in the 2026 election under the DMK’s symbol.

Stalin stated there is no decision yet on contesting the bypoll. DMK's K. N. Nehru mentioned Stalin might re-enter the Assembly soon.

A complaint was lodged against T.N. Higher Education Minister Viswanathan for engaging in uninvited physical contact with schoolgirl athletes during an event. The complaint was filed by Saranya Natarajan from the DMK’s legal wing, who described the contact as 'deliberate, uninvited, and inappropriate.'

Chief Minister Vijay's claim about recovering misappropriated party funds from the previous regime caused a storm in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, leading to protests from the DMK and an Opposition walkout.

TVK and DMK engaged in a heated debate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over Chief Minister Vijay's remarks on 'party funds'. DMK MLAs staged a walkout during the Chief Minister's speech.

IUML has ended its six-decade-long alliance with DMK. The party will now cooperate with TVK in Assembly byelections, Lok Sabha elections, and local body polls.

TVK, AIADMK, DMK, and PMK claim credit for empowering Scheduled Castes. Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna urged parties to replace the term 'Thazhthapatta makkal' with a more neutral term like 'Scheduled Castes.'

Shanmugam claims TVK capitalized on public dissatisfaction with DMK, while a CPI(M) leader contests the assertion that TVK's rise was driven by social media reels.

All parties in Tamil Nadu Assembly supported a resolution opposing Karnataka’s Mekedatu project. Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the DMK government under M.K. Stalin had previously opposed the project.