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Forged on a ‘betrayal’ pitch, why Sasikala-Ramadoss alliance could shake up Tamil Nadu race

March 21, 2026 12:24 am

PMK founder and Jayalalithaa’s former aide join hands, likely to focus on 100 seats in north Tamil Nadu and the state’s southern and Delta regions

Once the power behind Tamil Nadu throne, Sasikala steps back into the arena — alone

February 26, 2026 6:55 pm

Sasikala’s party hopes to have an impact in close electoral contests in 13 districts, where her networks run deep in pockets across at least 60 constituencies.

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

Annamalai calls Jayalalithaa a ‘Hindutva leader’; Sasikala, AIADMK fire back: ‘She had faith in God, no religious beliefs’

May 26, 2024 7:57 am

The BJP leader said recently: ‘She may be the first politician in our country, outside BJP, to say that ‘if you don’t build Ram temple in India, are you going to build it in Pakistan?’

EPS hails SC order, says no space for OPS, Sasikala, Dhinakaran in AIADMK

February 24, 2023 3:08 am

The apex court's rejection of Panneerselvam's plea against the HC order is seen as a significant victory for Palaniswami, and is likely to have implications for the state's political landscape, as it helps the latter consolidate his hold.

Never interfered with Jayalalithaa's treatment: Sasikala

October 20, 2022 3:09 pm

Although Sasikala has been staying away from politics after her release from jail, people in her close circle fear the Jaya death panel's remarks will affect her prospects

Newsmaker | OPS: Jaya's stop-gap CM, party's go-to man ousted from ADMK kicking and screaming

July 12, 2022 7:15 am

Simmering for long, the latest crisis in the AIADMK started bubbling last month after the E Palaniswami or EPS faction proposed that the party go back to a single-leader system to check its successive poll debacles since 2019.

As Sasikala announces tour, AIADMK doubts her stomach for a fight

June 24, 2022 10:35 pm

It may simply be a way for the ousted leader to ‘keep herself alive’ in public life, say party insiders.

Tamil Nadu: Expelled Amma aide Sasikala announces roadshow amid tussle between Palaniswami, Panneerselvam

June 24, 2022 5:54 pm

During the roadshow, expelled AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala is set to meet the public and cadres at various points.

Far from done, Sasikala takes another shot in the dark

April 25, 2022 8:48 pm

Since she came out of prison after four years, in a corruption case, Sasikala or Chinamma as her supporters call her – drawing on her association with Amma -- has kept the AIADMK on its toes while, more than once, flattering to deceive.

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