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Tamil Nadu politics
April 01, 2021
The Making of Brand Modi
By Asim Ali
Narendra Modi has created one of the most powerful political brands in India’s history. But that centralization of power creates its own weaknesses.
February 02, 2021
AIADMK and BJP Team Up to Fight Polls in Indian State of Tamil Nadu
By Sudha Ramachandran
The marriage of convenience comes amid visible signs of rift between the two.
March 15, 2019
Can the BJP Win the Battle for Tamil Nadu?
By Divya Chandrababu
The BJP kicked off its campaign in the southern state, where it is battling the impression of being an outsider.
January 31, 2019
Are Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian Parties on a Terminal Decline?
By Pravin Prakash
The struggle to claim Tamil identity will redefine both Tamil nationalism and Tamil Nadu in years to come.
July 13, 2018
A Copper Plant Crisis Shows India Puts Profit Over People
By Amit Sengupta
A simmering local dispute in Tamil Nadu emphasizes human security challenges in India.
June 26, 2018
Killed for Protecting One's Land: Lessons From Thoothukudi
By Priyanka Borpujari
Violence in Thoothukudi highlights longstanding problems in India.
February 18, 2017
After Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu's Political Power Struggle Continues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The weeks following J Jayalalithaa's death have seen a dramatic factional power struggle play out in Tamil Nadu.
December 09, 2016
Why Jayalalithaa Mattered For the Indian State of Tamil Nadu
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu's recently deceased chief minister leaves a towering legacy behind her.
December 08, 2016
Farewell Amma: Chennai Mourns Jayalalithaa
By Samuel Theodre
Grief rocked the capital of Tamil Nadu after the death of the state's long-time chief minister.
December 06, 2016
Tamil Nadu's J Jayalalithaa, an Indian Political Giant, Dead at 68
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu's "Iron Lady" passes away, leaving a titanic influence on state politics.
May 04, 2016
Warming Up for the Polls in India: What's at Stake in Tamil Nadu's State Elections
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
From the preparations of the Election Commission to the trends in the opinion polls, here's why Tamil Nadu matters in Indian politics.
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