Edappadi K Palaniswami

AIADMK splits: Rebel faction set to join Vijay's Tamil Nadu government today, party falls apart on EPS's birthday

May 12, 2026 7:20 pm

Party chief Edappadi Palaniswami, who turns 72 on Tuesday, loses control to rebels led by S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugham; Santiago Martin’s wife Leema Rose said to have played a key role in negotiations with TVK.

EPS interview: 'Tamil Nadu youth must look beyond hype... their vote will shape its future'

April 20, 2026 3:53 pm

'Change is in the air in the state... DMK govt has failed people on law and order, jobs, delivery,' the AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami tells The Indian Express

Welfare or freebies? Why sops define Tamil Nadu politics

March 28, 2026 12:00 pm

From Annadurai’s rice promise to MGR’s noon meals and Stalin’s rights-based transfers, the state has created a culture in which voters think of welfare not as charity but as a legitimate claim.

How EPS called the shots in TN deal: Denial of Annamalai seat to tough belts for NDA

March 26, 2026 1:08 pm

For Edappadi K Palaniswami, who has been attempting to rebuild AIADMK after a series of electoral setbacks, retaining command over constituency allocation appears central to his strategy

You brought NEET to TN, only Centre can cancel it: Stalin to Opposition

January 11, 2025 2:42 am

The DMK has consistently opposed NEET and was involved in efforts aimed at scrapping the test, he told the Assembly.

2017 heist-murder at Jayalalithaa retreat: High Court says Sasikala, Palaniswami can be summoned

December 07, 2024 9:34 pm

The Kodanad estate was the scene of a sensational crime on April 23, 2017, when a group of men allegedly broke in, murdered a security guard, and fled with valuables

2017 heist-murder at Jayalalithaa’s retreat: Court restrains accused’s brother from linking EPS with crime

November 08, 2024 7:07 am

The main accused in heist-murder, late Kanagaraj, had worked as a driver for Jayalalithaa. It is his brother, S Dhanapal, who Palaniswami accused of making allegations against him in interviews.

AIADMK chief Palaniswami pitches for statehood to Puducherry

March 30, 2024 10:40 pm

The AIADMK chief said that the drug menace was a grave issue in Puducherry and there were allegations that the drug peddlers here had nexus with drug sellers like Jaffer Sadiq in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

‘Tamil Nadu a drug den under DMK rule’: Palaniswami demands CM Stalin’s stand on drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq

March 14, 2024 9:29 am

AIADMK to stage human-chain on March 12 at all municipalities, corporations in state to protest against DMK government’s failure in stemming drug smuggling.

TN Opposition parties pile on heat after ruling DMK functionary is accused of having links with drug cartel

February 27, 2024 10:43 am

BJP leader K Annamalai urges TN Chief Minister M K Stalin to release a white paper on the issue

AIADMK cadre led by EPS detained for staging protest as rival faction attends assembly

October 19, 2022 10:41 pm

Express Eye for Detail: CBI vs CBI, AIADMK MLAs to stay disqualified, and Kohli reaches another milestone

September 26, 2023 3:24 pm

In this episode of Express Eye for Detail, a look at the battle within the CBI, the AIADMK gets a breather and Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batsman to reach the 10,000-run mark.

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami defends the Tuticorin firing, says it was not pre-planned

June 22, 2020 6:25 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami responded on Twitter to criticism over excessive use of force on Sterlite protesters in Tuticorin.

Retired HC Judge To Probe J Jayalalithaa's Death

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

MK Stalin Sits On Hunger Strike Against Trust Vote

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami Announces Various Sops For People, Shuts Down 500 TASMAC Stores

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

DMK Moves Madras High Court Challenging Trust Vote Won By Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

It's AIADMK Vs AIADMK, Panneerselvam Camp Sacks Sasikala & Entire Tamil Nadu Cabinet

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

E Palanisamy Appointed As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

5 Things To Know About Edappadi Palanisamy

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm