Key Points
"I believe that, much like idli and dosa, the Tamil language should reach worldwide," Narendra Modi said in an interview with Thanthi TV, the first time a sitting Prime Minister appeared on a Tamil channel..
With just days to go before the Lok Sabha polls, Tamil Nadu has emerged as a focal point for the BJP as it looks to achieve PM Modi's '400 paar' call..
The BJP turned its focus on the decades-old Katchatheevu issue after its firebrand Tamil Nadu unit chief K Annamalai alleged, on the basis of RTI documents, that former Chief Minister and late DMK chief M Karunanidhi was fully aware of the ceding of the island to Sri Lanka...
Annamalai, a former IPS officer whose aggressive posturing has lifted the BJP's hopes in the state, said efforts were on to retrieve the island from Sri Lanka - a longstanding demand of Tamil Nadu fishermen who frequently face arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy...
While the party is leaving no stone unturned to reach out to the Tamil voters through Annamalai's aggressive campaigns and PM Modi's focus on the state, it remains to be seen if the BJP can better its performance in Tamil Nadu...
You might be interested in
In DMK-ruled Tamil Nadu, PM Modi reminisces about Amma, MGR & Ekta Yatra to woo voters for LS polls
27, Feb, 24Centre had allotted more funds for welfare of state in last ten years than any other governments in past, PM adds, as he spearheads BJP efforts to make a foray in Dravidian state.
Tamil Nadu minister under fire for expletives against PM Modi, BJP to approach EC
24, Mar, 24DMK leader Anitha Radhakrishna used expletives against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally. | Latest News India
PM Modi on bond with Jayalalithaa: 'AIADMK must regret exiting NDA'
31, Mar, 24Prime Minister Narendra Modi said if anyone has to regret for AIADMK's exit from the NDA, then it must be AIADMK as they departed from Amma's principles. | Latest News India
BJP slams DMK minister for ‘abusing’ PM Modi: 'Dirtiest word in English language'
24, Mar, 24Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai shared a viral video of DMK minister Anitha Radhakrishnan and accused him of using derogatory remarks against Prime Miniter Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu Minister's derogatory attack on PM, BJP calls it 'nauseating'
24, Mar, 24A DMK leader in Tamil Nadu is facing strong opposition from the BJP for using a derogatory term against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP says 'happy birthday, Stalin' but in 'his favourite language' after ad row
01, Mar, 24MK Stalin received a Happy Birthday message from the BJP but it was in Mandarin. Here's why. | Latest News India