Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan addresses the controversy surrounding a viral video of her interaction with BJP leader Amit Shah and clarifies that he was not admonishing her. She states that Shah was advising her to focus on political and constituency work, which she finds reassuring. This comes after the video sparked speculation of tension between the two leaders.
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan issued a statement clarifying the nature of exchange between her and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the oath-taking ceremony of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The video had gone viral on social media and sparked speculations about their conversation. Soundararajan stated that Shah was simply advising her on post-poll followup and he had not expressed any harsh words or threatening body language as alleged by DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.
Tamil Nadu's former AIADMK Minister S P Velumani held BJP state chief K Annamalai responsible for the dissolution of the AIADMK-BJP alliance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the combined parties would have secured 30-35 seats if they had remained united. Although Annamalai rejected this statement, former Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan supported Velumani's view, stating that DMK would not have won all 39 seats if BJP was still allied with AIADMK. Velumani defended his stance, stating that BJP's criticisms of AIADMK leaders such as C N Annadurai, J Jayalalithaa, and Edappadi K Palaniswami led to the breakdown of the alliance. He urged Annamalai to stop criticizing AIADMK and work towards fulfilling the promises made to the people during election campaigning.
DMK candidate Kanimozhi is up against BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi constituency, while leftist parties in the neighboring Ramanathapuram highlight the region's secular heritage and the fight against British colonial rule. Kanimozhi rallies her supporters in the face of the BJP's centralizing power and urges them to vote to "send the BJP home." Meanwhile, her rival candidates from the AIADMK and Tamil Manila Congress pale in comparison to her previous opponent, who has now returned to the fray in a different constituency.
As the first phase of the Tamil Nadu Election 2024 gets underway, all eyes are on the high-stakes triangular battle between DMK, BJP and AIADMK. The key candidates to watch out for are K Annamalai from BJP in Coimbatore, Tamilisai Soundararajan from BJP in Chennai South, and Ganapathy P Rajkumar from DMK in Coimbatore. While BJP is confident in a resounding mandate from the people, opposition leaders predict a win for the INDIA bloc in all 39 seats. Stay updated with live coverage on News18 for the latest updates, polling trends and real-time analysis of the 2024 Lok Sabha Election.
As the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu approach, the spotlight is on the Chennai South constituency, which is traditionally a bastion of the DMK. With the BJP nominating Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan as their candidate, the question on everyone's mind is whether she can make a significant impact in this DMK stronghold. The Quint's on-ground investigation and interviews with locals and party leaders shed light on the potential outcome of this triangular contest for the Chennai South seat.
The BJP's South Chennai candidate, Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, citing strong leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also criticized the INDI alliance for not projecting a prime ministerial candidate and behaving as if the state elections were more important. Soundararajan also took aim at AIADMK, saying they had no clear leader and questioned the leadership abilities of Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin. She urged voters to support the BJP and hold the ruling party accountable for not addressing the issues faced by the people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his sixth visit to Tamil Nadu in 2024, showing the party's determination to increase its vote share in the state. His schedule includes a roadshow in Chennai's Pondy Bazar and T Nagar region, as well as public meetings in Vellore, Mettupalayam, and Tirunelveli. The BJP is hoping to gain more support in Tamil Nadu, where it currently holds only 5.75% of the vote, by showcasing its top leaders and promoting their Hindutva ideology. Modi's visit is also seen as a push for NDA candidates, including Tamilisai Soundararajan, Vinod P. Selvam, and Sowmiya Anbumani, among others.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, including the name of former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. The list also includes Union Minister L Murugan, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, and former union minister Pon Radhakrishnan, among others. With no wins in Tamil Nadu in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is hoping to make a mark in the state by fielding strong candidates for the upcoming polls.
Former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has resigned from her positions to contest in the upcoming elections as the BJP candidate from Chennai South. Along with her, former IPS officer and BJP TN President K. Annamalai, Union Minister L. Murugan, and former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan have also been named as the party's candidates for various Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu. The BJP's alliance with Vanniyar party PMK is expected to strengthen their position in northern districts and their base in Coimbatore and Kanniyakumari.