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Tuesday, May 18, 2021,
New Delhi
TamilnaduFirst.com brings you an exclusive interview of Shastri Ramachandaran, senior journalist and political and foreign affairs commentator based in Delhi, on the impact of the recent assembly elections on the political fortunes of the BJP and the Opposition. The ruling BJP is still reeling under the political blow it has been dealt in the elections, says Shastri.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021,
Chennai
The AIADMK and its ally, the BJP, are not on the same page here. The AIADMK wants the convicts in the Rajiv killing case be given pardon but Governor Banwarilal Purohit toes the Centre line that no mercy should be shown as it is an issue concerning national security and terrorism
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018,
Chennai
Much as actor Rajinikanth tries to cover up his BJP tag, the issue keeps cropping up every now and then, blocking the growth of his political party. His statement a few days ago indirectly praising PM Narendra Modi is the latest in the saga of the actor taking one step forward but two steps back while trying to build an independent party in Tamil Nadu.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018,
New Delhi
The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu has had to swallow a bitter pill administered by BJP National President Amit Shah just a few days ago in Chennai, by agreeing to his request to support the NDA government in the Lok Sabha today. Amit Shah had hit out at massive corruption in Tamil Nadu, a direct indictment of the AIADMK government in the State, forcing AIADMK leaders to hit back strongly at the BJP.
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Thursday, July 5, 2018,
Puducherry
The Supreme Court verdict on the powers of the Lt. Governor, making it clear that he has no independent power and that he must abide by the Council of Ministers, has come as a relief to the people of Delhi and Puducherry who have suffered due to the LT Governor blocking various legislations and welfare measures of the elected governments.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015,
New Delhi
Shots were fired near PM Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi on November 18 night. This was shrugged off as accidental firing by police van staff around 8.30 p.m. Police have ordered an enquiry into the case of accidental firing.
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Sunday, September 6, 2015,
Jaya urges Modi to intervene in Cauvery issue
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on September 5 wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the Cauvery issue and urged him to advise
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Thursday, March 27, 2014,
Chennai
The ruling AIADMK on March 25 has taken the stand that that there was no need for the party to criticise the BJP or its Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, as it is the Congress-led UPA that was responsible for the present crisis in the country.
