July 28, 2026
POLITICS

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Urges Focus on Cauvery Water

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the Tamil Nadu government, urging it to prioritize securing Cauvery water from Karnataka instead of focusing on political maneuvering.

He cited Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy's statement that “Cauvery water cannot be released" and that Tamil Nadu had not formally requested it, which shocked farmers.

Udhayanidhi questioned the Chief Minister's silence, recalling that during former CM M.K. Stalin's tenure, water was consistently released from Mettur Dam on June 12 for Kuruvai cultivation.

This year, water has not been released, leaving farmers uncertain.

He reminded that Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a resolution opposing the Mekedatu dam, urging all-party representatives to jointly present it to the Union Government.

Karnataka has failed to release the mandated 9.91 TMC in June under the Cauvery Management Board's directive, and now refuses July's 32 TMC as well.

He demanded that the Tamil Nadu government press Karnataka to deliver the water due, rather than focusing on MLA-related politics.
POLITICS

Vaiko to Announce MDMK’s Stand on DMK Alliance

Chennai: MDMK General Secretary Vaiko is expected to announce today whether his party will continue in the DMK alliance or withdraw.

Since 2017, MDMK has been part of the DMK-led alliance. In the recent assembly elections, MDMK contested under the DMK's Rising Sun symbol and won in Kadaiyanallur and Sirkazhi constituencies.

However, following the election results, Congress, Indian Union Muslim League, VCK, and Communist parties have exited the DMK alliance. In the current Thavek cabinet, only the Communists remain outside, while other parties have secured positions. This has led to growing friction between DMK and MDMK in recent months.

At a recent meeting in Virudhunagar, Vaiko expressed regret, stating that MDMK had compromised its dignity and self-respect during its nine-year journey with DMK. Both Vaiko and his son, party secretary Durai Vaiko, have consistently praised the Thavek government.

Amid this tension, MDMK's high-level committee met yesterday at the party office in Egmore, Chennai, to discuss the party's next political moves. An official announcement is expected from Vaiko at the end of today's general council meeting in Koyambedu.

Meanwhile, controversy arose as Sirkazhi MLA Senthilselvan, despite being invited as a special guest, boycotted the high-level committee meeting. Party leadership has decided to seek an explanation, with reports suggesting his reluctance to align with Thavek as the reason for his absence.

The meeting, chaired by Assembly Speaker Arjunaraj, was attended by Vaiko, Treasurer Senthiladipan, Kadaiyanallur MLA T.M. Rajendran, and 18 senior administrators. Discussions reportedly included MDMK's possible exit from the DMK alliance, forming a new alliance with Thavek, and even the resignation of MDMK MLAs to facilitate this move.
POLITICS

RS Bharathi: DMK’s Independent Strength

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, DMK Organization Secretary R.S. Bharathi stated: “It does not matter to us whether parties remain in alliance with DMK or not. Even if DMK stands alone, we are not worried. We have our own strength."

He clarified that the Communist Party of India (CPI) had only expressed difficulty in continuing within the DMK alliance under current circumstances, not a permanent withdrawal. Bharathi thanked CPI for working alongside DMK for the past ten years.

He emphasized that alliances have come and gone since DMK's inception, but the party's strength remains intact. Bharathi added: “We respected our allies deeply. During our five years in power, we honored alliance leaders with the ‘Thalaichal Tamilar' title, even more than our own members. This shows how much we valued our partners."

On recent developments, he questioned why allies were suddenly reconsidering their stance: “What policy change has occurred in just one month? What governance shift has taken place? We do not know what mistake we committed in this short period for them to leave us."

This statement underscores DMK's confidence in its independent political base while acknowledging the fluid nature of coalition politics in Tamil Nadu.
POLITICS

RS Chairman Accepts Sushmita Dev's Resignation from Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan has formally accepted the resignation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sushmita Dev from the Upper House.

Her exit marks the second resignation from the party’s parliamentary ranks within a week, signaling growing internal unease. Following her resignation, Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi, adding further political intrigue to the development.

Earlier this week, veteran TMC leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray had also stepped down from both the House and the party, underscoring the turbulence within the Trinamool’s parliamentary presence.

POLITICS

Speaker Drops Action Against 21 AIADMK Rebel MLAs

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) announced that, following the receipt of four separate letters from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, condoning the conduct of 21 of the 25 rebel MLAs who voted contrary to the direction issued by the party whip during the vote of confidence for the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government on May 13, he had dropped further action against them.

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