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B. Pratap Singh appointed as Special Election Observer for Tamil Nadu
By Chennaivision on March 24, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Pratap Singh as Special Observer in connection with the work relating to the General Election to the State Assembly, in exercise of the powers under Article 324 of the Constitution of India. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said in a press release on Monday that the contact numbers of Pratap Singh were… Continue reading "B. Pratap Singh appointed as Special Election Observer for Tamil Nadu"
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AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK, and 11 to AMMK
By Chennaivision on March 23, 2026

The AIADMK-led alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a significant consolidation of the opposition to challenge the ruling DMK. Under this agreement, the BJP has been allotted 27 seats, while the PMK receives 18 and TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK is set to contest 11 seats. The deal was formalised following high-level negotiations in… Continue reading "AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK, and 11 to AMMK"
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Piyush Goyal to finalise seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu elections today: BJP
By Chennaivision on March 23, 2026

Union minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to arrive in Chennai on Monday to finalise seat-sharing for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagenthran said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference, Nagendran stated that the party’s election manifesto and alliance specifics would be clarified following high-level discussions with the Union minister. “Union minister Piyush… Continue reading "Piyush Goyal to finalise seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu elections today: BJP"
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Southern Railway warns that stone-pelting at trains can lead to 10 years of imprisonment
By Chennaivision on March 23, 2026

The Chennai Division of Southern Railway has issued a grave warning to the public following a surge in stone-pelting incidents targeting moving trains. Authorities cautioned on Sunday that these “unlawful acts” not only cause extensive damage to railway property but, more critically, pose a life-threatening hazard to passengers and railway staff. The railway administration highlighted that stones pelted at high-speed… Continue reading "Southern Railway warns that stone-pelting at trains can lead to 10 years of imprisonment"
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AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days: Palaniswami
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2026

The AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing with BJP and other allies and formally make the announcement on constituencies allocated to the parties in four days, the party’s general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami informed on Friday. Denying any hitch in the negotiations, Palaniswami, who had called on Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Thursday night, said the talks were smooth… Continue reading "AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days: Palaniswami"
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Tamil Nadu today for seat sharing talks with AIADMK
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2026

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections formally announced, political activity across the State has intensified, with alliance negotiations and campaign strategies gathering pace. In this context, Union Minister and Tamil Nadu BJP election incharge, Piyush Goyal, is set to arrive in Chennai today. Piyush Goyal’s arrival will mark a crucial phase in the ongoing seat-sharing discussions between the BJP and… Continue reading "Union Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Tamil Nadu today for seat sharing talks with AIADMK"
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Election Commission reports seizures of ₹42.65 crore in first 3 days of monitoring
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2026

As part of the ongoing election expenditure monitoring and enforcement activities, the Election Commission on Wednesday reported significant seizures across categories. The cumulative value of seizure as of March 18 (starting from March 16) stands at ₹42.65 crore, the EC said, noting that it includes cash of ₹2.37 crore, ₹0.18 crore in the form of liquor, and drugs and narcotics… Continue reading "Election Commission reports seizures of ₹42.65 crore in first 3 days of monitoring"
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BJP’s poll panel including PM Modi discusses candidates for upcoming Assembly polls
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2026

The BJP’s Central Election Committee held a meeting here on Wednesday to discuss and finalise the names of the party candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Assam and Puducherry. The meeting, presided over by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Nabin, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and party national… Continue reading "BJP’s poll panel including PM Modi discusses candidates for upcoming Assembly polls"
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Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs 800 crore for poll works
By Chennaivision on March 18, 2026

Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 800 crore for poll work, a large portion of which was earmarked for election personnel expenditure and infrastructure. Remuneration for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for polling day duty is expected to cost Rs 100 crore. The Election Department has floated tenders to install one lakh IP-based CCTV cameras on a rental basis across 75,032… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs 800 crore for poll works"
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Literary critic Tamilselvan wins Sahitya Akademi Award 2025
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2026

Writer SA Tamilselvan, affiliated with the CPM, has been selected for the 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Tamil Sirukathaiyin Thadangal (Traces of the Tamil Short Story), a work of literary criticism that studies the evolution of Tamil short stories. Tamilselvan is also a senior functionary of the Tamil Nadu Murpokku Ezhuthalar Kalaignargal Sangam. Tamilselvan has been active in… Continue reading "Literary critic Tamilselvan wins Sahitya Akademi Award 2025"

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