AIADMK Campaign Against DMK Continues

19 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 8 APR 2026 — 21 APR 2026

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Latest · 21 Apr 2026

D. Raja, CPI general secretary, predicts a DMK victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election due to the people's rejection of the BJP ideology and a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.

What this timeline covers

This event covers M.K. Stalin's criticism of Edappadi K. Palaniswami during the election campaign, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements made by M.K. Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, or their parties unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular criticism.

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8Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

EPS has no achievements to speak of during poll campaign, makes false accusations, says Stalin

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the AIADMK general secretary, is campaigning against the DMK, emphasizing his party's commitment to addressing key issues.

9Apr

The Hindu

Secular political parties in Tamil Nadu have joined the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to counter the BJP in the upcoming Assembly election.

10Apr

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami defended the AIADMK's tradition of seeking blessings from those in power, arguing it is a cultural practice.

11Apr

The Hindu

O. Panneerselvam, DMK candidate for Bodinayakanur Assembly, filed his nomination and accused Edappadi K. Palaniswami of causing the AIADMK's electoral losses.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami seeks a sixth consecutive victory in his constituency, a historically AIADMK stronghold.

13Apr

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin criticized the BJP for using delimitation as a political tactic to distract from pressing issues.

14Apr

The Hindu

Brinda Karat criticizes Edappadi K. Palaniswami for aligning with the BJP and RSS, accusing him of undermining Tamil Nadu's interests.

The Hindu

DMK President M.K. Stalin warned Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal against disrespectful remarks about Tamil Nadu and its people.

The Hindu

J.P. Nadda announced the BJP's commitment to lighting the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: BJP using AIADMK as a 'mask' in attempt to enter Tamil Nadu, Stalin says

17Apr

The Hindu

MK Stalin stands exposed after PM Modi’s assurance on delimitation: Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu

Prakash Karat celebrated the INDIA bloc's successful blocking of a Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, citing it as a victory for democratic forces.

18Apr

The Hindu

Tamilisai Soundararajan accused M.K. Stalin of fabricating issues to distract from the state's poor law and order and governance.

19Apr

The Hindu

DMK leader M.K. Stalin criticized Narendra Modi's televised address, calling it a political speech that violated the Election Code and arguing it backfired on Modi and his NDA.

20Apr

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attempting to install a puppet AIADMK leader as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and control India's trade deals through its relationship with Donald Trump.

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal urged Tamil Nadu voters to avoid supporting the BJP or AIADMK, arguing their policies would hinder progress made by the DMK government.

21Apr

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin declared his intention to elevate Tamil Nadu to a model state in South Asia, surpassing its current position as India's top state.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

D. Raja, CPI general secretary, predicts a DMK victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election due to the people's rejection of the BJP ideology and a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.

Story concluded