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Tamil Nadu Live: Jayalalithaa salutes people's mandate, says result put an end to family rule

It is a matter of a few hours now. And depending on which way the wind blows today, it could either be Jayalalithaa retaining power or M Karunanidhi taking over the reins in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Elections 2016: Is the Church the biggest winner of Dravidian discourse and voter the biggest loser?

Jayalalithaa defends shower of freebies in AIADMK manifesto, says party is 'pro-poor'

Defending her promises of freebies in the AIADMK manifesto, party supremo Jayalalithaa said such schemes are intended to "uplift" the disadvantaged.

Smriti Irani dubs Congress-DMK allliance 'unholy', attacks AIADMK on freebies

HRD Minister Smriti Irani described the Congress-DMK alliance for the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu as an "unholy" one while bringing up the 2G scam.

Freebies belong in the past: Leaders should focus on honest governance instead of buying votes

The post-poll freebies, which are the promises made in the election manifestos, are the second level of lure, as has been the case in Tamil Nadu.

Freebies in Tamil Nadu: A unique way for netas to fulfil moral obligations

In the run up to the 2006 Assembly elections, culture of freebies touched a new high when the DMK announced free colour televisions.

Tamil Nadu Elections 2016: Why Jayalalithaa’s freebies are not so bad

In a political environment where votes can be purchased through freebies, a system that allows for proper accounting is better than a system that blurs accounting and accountability.

Puducherry Assembly poll 2016: AIADMK to contest alone, releases list of candidates

Coming out clear on its intent to go it alone in Puducherry, AIADMK on Monday released its candidates list for all the 30 constituencies for the 16 May assembly polls in the Union Territory.

Vote for a better Puducherry: Ahead of 16 May assembly polls, Election Anthem launched

An 'election anthem' composed by a teacher of a government higher secondary school in Puducherry, was launched on Tuesday to create awareness among voters on a free, fair and peaceful polling for the 16 May assembly elections.

Once Puducherry's 'people's CM', N Rangasamy has earned a poor reputation for misgovernance

If anyone wants to meet N Rangasamy, one just needs to visit the tea stall in Thattanchavady. One can get a glimpse of the Chief Minister of Puducherry on the tennis ground.