Manuraj Shunmugasundaram

The writer, a lawyer, is a spokesperson of the DMK.

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Delimitation needs deliberation. Stalin has set the ball rollingSubscriber Only

March 08,2025 07:10:45 AM

Given that the 50-year freeze on delimitation will come to an end soon, the Centre is obligated to consider all political views before taking a decision

Sat, Mar 08, 2025

Why One Nation, One Election must be challengedSubscriber Only

September 20,2024 03:05:27 AM

The One Nation, One Election proposal undermines the role of the Election Commission and elected legislatures

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

The case against One Nation, One ElectionSubscriber Only

March 15,2024 19:04:24 PM

When the ECI requires five phases for the Jharkhand Assembly Election and eight phases for the West Bengal Assembly Election, how will simultaneous elections be held across the country?

Sat, Mar 16, 2024

Governor R N Ravi’s walkout deepens Tamil Nadu crisis: Time to abolish governorships?Subscriber Only

February 16,2024 17:34:57 PM

Unfortunately, the actions of various governors have, instead of tying up the loose ends of Union-state relations, caused more damage to the federal fabric of the country

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

A reality check for Raj Bhavans: Governor has no discretionary powersSubscriber Only

January 17,2023 07:20:27 AM

By casually proposing a change to the state’s name, Governor Ravi has displayed ignorance of the constitutional processes as well as disrespect towards the will of the state legislatures and Parliament

Tue, Jan 17, 2023

DMK’s Manuraj Shunmugasundaram writes: EWS judgment is a setback to social justice, India’s constitutional schemeSubscriber Only

November 10,2022 14:04:33 PM

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has consistently opposed the concept of EWS quota in its present form, and has called for an all-party meeting in Tamil Nadu to discuss the next steps forward. It has committed to filing a review of the Janhit Abhiyan judgment

Fri, Nov 11, 2022

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Why PM Modi’s comment on ‘black magic’ is off-colourSubscriber Only

August 12,2022 16:50:15 PM

For a long time now, black has been associated with the downtrodden and naturally, the politics of resistance. Even today, many of the self-respect ideologues and followers of the Periyarist movement continue the practice of wearing black shirts.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Should TN governor be removed for his over-reach?Subscriber Only

April 20,2018 09:46:13 AM

The Supreme Court, in B.P.Singhal vs Union of India, 2010, has reaffirmed the grounds in which a Governor may be removed by the President. One such ground is “behaviour unbecoming of a Governor”.

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

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Towards a southern brotherhoodSubscriber Only

April 12,2018 00:24:35 AM

The rising discontent in South India could revive the idea of Dravidian Cooperation once articulated by DMK founder Annadurai.

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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Follow the moneySubscriber Only

February 20,2018 00:00:25 AM

Asset recovery is more important than finding and arresting the bank scam accused

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

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India or Hindia?Subscriber Only

January 09,2018 01:05:05 AM

Question posed by DMK president Karunanidhi acquires renewed urgency

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

Can 2G ‘scam’ architects BJP & ADMK speak with authority now?Subscriber Only

December 23,2017 07:00:38 AM

Take Kanimozhi. Her son was 11 years old when she the case started, she had to be in Delhi for day-to-day trial over the last 7 years. Who will give back her the time she lost in the process.

Sat, Dec 23, 2017

In past year, Tamil Nadu has seen OPS, EPS and is now on UPSSubscriber Only

May 25,2017 09:37:50 AM

The state is burning. The issues of GST, UDAY, NEET, Food Security Act, agrarian crisis, industrial slump and the imposition of Hindi are driving its people up the wall.

Fri, May 26, 2017