Monday, December 22, 2008

DMDK functionary murdered

Tirunelveli (TN), Dec 20:A local functionary of actor Vijaykanth's Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazahgam (DMDK) was murdered by a six-member gang near here today.

Police said the murder of Murugan (29), secretary of Manur union, was a fallout of previous enmity and three persons had already been arrested in connection with the crime.

Police said they were searching for a former president of Vagaikulam village panchayat, suspected to be behind the murder.

Earlier, the partymen and relatives of Murugan refused to accept his body from the Medical College Hospital here, demanding the arrest of all the accused.

Superintendent of Police Ashra Karg rushed to the hospital and pacified them.

After he assured that police would arrest all the accused, they received the body. - Agencies

Source:news.chennaionline.com

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Dhanapandian named DMDK candidate



18 Dec 2008
MADURAI: DMDK has named T Dhanapandian, 35, of P Vahaikulam in Thirumangalam as the party’s candidate for the upcoming byelection for the Thirumangalam constituency.

Naming Dhanapandian as DMDK candidate at a press conference at the party office in Madurai, treasurer, Sundarrajan said the announcement was being made as per the advice of DMDK founder Vijayakanth.

Sundarrajan said Dhanapandian would win as he is the son of the soil while Dhanapandian said, he would not fail to keep the Captain’s faith in him.

Dhanapandian had represented the DMDK in the last election from the constituency. He said that last time he had got around 20,000 votes and that this time he would win the constituency with the same margin.

Sundarrajan said that the candidate was selected after careful study by ‘Captain’ from among 40 applications and added that Dhanapandian, who is the Madurai South assistant secretarty of DMDK, would file the nomination papers on Thursday.

Dhanapandian has studied up to the eighth standard. His wife is Muthukshmi. They have two sons,Subbramanian (12), and Dinesh Vallarasu (11)


Source:www.expressbuzz.com

Repair bad roads: DMDK

Thursday, Dec 18, 2008
Protest: Former MLA S. Austin, State deputy secretary of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam addressing a fast in Virudhunagar on Wednesday.


VIRUDHUNAGAR: Cadres of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam staged a day-long fast pressing to set right the bad condition of roads in the district, here on Wednesday.

The party State deputy secretary and former MLA, S. Austin, addressed the protestors. The agitators also flayed the “continuing” power cuts in the district and against the increasing prices of essential commodities.

The party district secretary, N.D. Raja, was present.

Source: hindu.com

Monday, December 15, 2008

DMDK criticises DMK, AIADMK

Chennai, Dec 3 DMDK leader Vijayakant today faulted the successive AIADMK and DMK regimes in Tamil Nadu, for their "inaction" in solving rain-related woes in the state, especially in the capital, Chennai.

In a statement here, the actor-politician alleged that the two parties were only involved in mudslinging on each other during their respective rules and did nothing "concrete" to address the problems.

The media mouthpieces of AIADMK and DMK blamed each other for the civic shortcomings. But neither parties have taken any steps to address problems such as inundation and waterlogging," he charged.

The same "official protocol" of Ministers and officials visiting the affected areas under media glare continued in every rule, he said.

Criticising both parties for not evolving a long-term policy on the effective draining of flood water, Vijaykant said the flood situation was worst in Chennai where sewage water mixed with stagnant water, causing hardships to the residents. (Agencies)


Source: news.chennaionline.com

DMDK to contest alone in Thirumangalam bypoll

Udhagamandalam, Dec 12: DMDK will field its own candidate, without going for any alliance in the Thirumangalam assembly by-election, in Tamil Nadu, party founder-president, Vijayakanth said today.

The party had also decided to go it alone for the Lok Sabha elections and the 2011 polls to the Tamil Nadu Assemly, without any alliance, Vijayakanth told reporters here.

+The party's alliance would be with God and the people,+ he said when repeatedly asked about his options for alliance.

Though parties from Tamil Nadu had alliance with National parties and ruled at the Centre, on different occasion for the last 20 years, the State has not benefitted, he said.

On the killing of Tamils in Sri Lanka, he said that a political solution would only solve the problem.

Stating that the Centre was hiding real issue behind Spectrum, which was entangled in corruption and controversy, he said the truth on the allocation would come out soon.

Cauvery and Palar river water issues were being politicised by different political parties, without finding any solution, he said, adding that he would speak on Hogenakkal drinking water project after June, when it would start.

Vijayakanth accused the district and police officials in Vriddhachalam, his assembly constituency, of not cooperating with him for carrying out any development works, for the benefit of the people. - Agencies

Source: news.chennaionline.com

Captain Vijayakanth assures youth of jobs

Mon, 15 Dec, 2008,02:33 PM
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DMDK leader Vijayakanth has said the target of providing one lakh job opportunities to youth will be achieved soon.

Speaking at the fourth phase of the job fair conducted by the party at Anna Nagar (West) in Chennai, the DMDK leader accused the Tamilnadu government of making all sorts of troubles to disrupt the job fair.
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‘We’d given an advance amount to a school for conducting the fourth phase of the job fair in Chennai but the school administration was threatened’, Vijaykanth said adding that following this, the party had to find another school for the purpose.

Further, some of the leading companies which were participating in the fair were also threatened, he said. ‘Against all odds, we successfully provided employment opportunities to 10, 000 educated youth so far through job fairs conducted in Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, he added.

The State government should not get involved in disrupting the job fair instead should extend support, he added. Accusing the Tamilnadu government of not initiating welfare measures, Vijaykanth said their primary focus was on having alliance only to safeguard the DMK.

On the spectrum issue, the first family of the State joined hands only to cover up the scandal, he said, adding that he would continuously raise voice in this regard. DMDK is pioneering in providing free computer training and job opportunities, he said.

Source:newstodaynet.com

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

DMDK job fair attracts over 2,000 candidates held on Nov 23, 2008

SALEM: Over 2,000 people from different parts of the district attended the job fair organised by the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam at Vijayaraghavachariyar Hall here on Saturday.

Representatives from 30 firms from Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem and various other parts in the State participated in the fair and conducted the selection process.

Candidates waited for long in the queue to submit their application and for certificate verification. The fair attracted a large number of women who have completed their school education and graduation.

Candidates who were not able to get a job in this fair would be invited to attend the next event. The party would inform the date and venue of the coming events.

Senior party functionaries said similar job fairs would be held in Erode and various other parts in the State .

Source: www.hindu.com

DMDK job fair on Dec 7 in Coimbatore

Coimbatore,Dec 3 DMDK, the party floated by actor-turned politician, Vijayakanth, would organise a job fair in the city on Dec 7, where over 25,000 aspirants are expected to participate.

Party Coimbatore District president Dr Dennis Koil Pillai, told reporters here that DMDK had organised two camps--one in Salem and another in Erode, in response to the call given by its leader, Vijayakanth to provide one lakh jobs to youths in a stipulated time.

More than 400 Indian and foreign companies have agreed to offer jobs to the skilled and non-skilled, educated and uneducated youths and at least 5000 to 6000 jobs would be through on that day, he said.

Leading companies in engineering and manufacturing sector, software sector and also health sector, including Hospitals from Coimbatore have confirmed their participation in the fair, Dennis said.

About 43 per cent of the 4750 aspirants in Salem and 38 percent of 6,500 job seekers had got jobs during the earlier fair, he claimed. (Agencies)

Source: news.chennaionline.com

DMDK leader Vijayakant today faulted the successive AIADMK and DMK regimes in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Dec 3 DMDK leader Vijayakant today faulted the successive AIADMK and DMK regimes in Tamil Nadu, for their "inaction" in solving rain-related woes in the state, especially in the capital, Chennai.

In a statement here, the actor-politician alleged that the two parties were only involved in mudslinging on each other during their respective rules and did nothing "concrete" to address the problems.

The media mouthpieces of AIADMK and DMK blamed each other for the civic shortcomings. But neither parties have taken any steps to address problems such as inundation and waterlogging," he charged.

The same "official protocol" of Ministers and officials visiting the affected areas under media glare continued in every rule, he said.

Criticising both parties for not evolving a long-term policy on the effective draining of flood water, Vijaykant said the flood situation was worst in Chennai where sewage water mixed with stagnant water, causing hardships to the residents. (Agencies)

Source: news.chennaionline.com

Monday, December 1, 2008

Ameer has reportedly decided to enroll himself as a primary member in actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's DMDK


November 13th, 2008

Kollywoood directors taking to politics isn't something new: we have seen the likes of Vijaya T. Rajendhar and K, Bhagyaraj. Ameer appears to be the latest addition to this list. Even in his wildest of dreams, Ameer wouldn't have thought that his speech at the Rameswaram rally would end up in a jail sentence for him. Circumstances got big on him and he had to stay put behind the bars for some days.

Having taken baptism by fire, Ameer has reportedly decided to enroll himself as a primary member in actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's DMDK and is even considering contesting in the ensuing assembly election. Ameer is likely to meet Vijaykanth later this week. As expected, his move has met with appreciation and criticism with friends welcoming and detractors dissecting it.

Ameer's well-wishers are reportedly trying to impress upon him the fact that at a time when he is successful as a director in Kollywood, his political foray is totally uncalled for. Ameer, though, is all set to plunge into electioneering in the ensuing parliamentary elections early next year. The decision on which party he'd align himself with is what everyone is waiting to see.

Local DMDK cadres brought them lunch

Relief evades thousands of homeless
29 Nov 2008

CHENNAI: As many as 15,000 people living along the Adyar river were evacuated till

Friday evening. Many of them, however, were not fortunate
enough to get the food
supplied by the Chennai Corporation. Several areas either received no food or got very little.

The situation was particularly grave in Dr Khan Nagar, Nesapakkam, where more than 14 streets were submerged. The food brought in by the corporation staff at 11 am was inadequate and was sent back by the residents.

Dr Khan Nagar was trapped between the swollen Adyar and rainwater gushing in from Valasaravakkam, Alwar Thiru Nagar, Ramavaram, Rayalar Nagar and Nesapakkam. “Hundreds of people were waiting for food since morning. But the civic officials were nowhere in sight to enumerate the affected people and so the food supply was minimal. It is sheer disregard for the people’s welfare. Will the same yardstick be applied to more affluent residents?” said Kumar, a resident. Later, the locals pooled in money and had a community lunch.

The scene was no different in neighbouring Soolaipallam. About 150 families of Tamarai Vinayagam Street, affected by rains, were taken to the corporation school in Nesapakkam. Residents of adjoining areas like Nagathamman Koil Street, most of them daily wagers whose houses were also affected, chose to stay back. “We do not want to go to the corporation school where our friends haven’t got lunch,” said Nagavalli, a resident. Local DMDK cadres brought them lunch.

In neighbouring Annai Sathya Nagar, corporation staff left a small food vessel at a shop on Venkatraman Salai. But that was just enough for 10 families. Then, local leaders entered the scene and cooked food for residents of the entire locality. Later, residents staying at the Nesapakkam school also came in with food.

Inmates of the Government Model HSS in Saidapet complained that they didn’t get anything since morning. “It is 1 pm, but we haven’t got breakfast till now. The officials are neither giving us food nor allowing us to cook on the school campus,” said Arumugam, a resident. Some residents took refuge in the new bus terminus at Saidapet.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Vijayakant demands for immediate fuel price cut

November 23, 2008
Chennai (PTI): Slamming the Centre for refusing to reduce the fuel prices despite plunging crude rates, DMDK founder Vijayakant on Sunday demanded for an immediate price cut to 'stabilise' the economy.

The Centre had hiked the fuel prices when crude oil cost was USD 147 a barrel. It has now reduced to USD 50, the fuel price also is expected to go down further, the actor-politician said in a statement here.

"While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has ruled out any cut in prices, petroleum officials maintain that the prices are not being slashed to manage under recoveries. The Centre should reduce the duty on fuel which would automatically help in reducing the prices," he said.

It was only logical that the rates should be slashed as the global crude prices were now going down, he said.

"That should be the intention of the government striving for public welfare," he said, adding the cut in fuel prices would automatically bring down the manufacturing costs and others, helping in "easing of the inflation and spiralling prices."

He also slammed Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram for asking the industries to reduce prices of commodities to help the economy, and said the government should lead in this regard and reduce petroleum prices.

He asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to write to the Centre demanding reduction of fuel prices.

Source: www.hindu.com

Supreme Court issues notice to EC on DMDK plea on poll symbol

Posted: Nov 26, 2008
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Election Commission on a Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) petition challenging the legality of one of its rules for recognising a political outfit as a “state-level party” and allotting a fixed election symbol to it in the state.

Taking up the petition filed by Tamil actor-turned-state legislator Vijayakant A, who had won the Virudhachalam seat of Tamil Nadu Assembly in the 2006 elections, a Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan granted two weeks to the EC to respond.

The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order of the poll panel stipulates that a political party would be recognised as a state-level party, only if it has secured at least six per cent of the total votes polled in the state, besides winning at least two seats in the last Assembly or general elections.

However, the petitioner submitted before the court that his party DMDK had in the last 2006 Assembly elections secured 8.33 per cent of the total votes polled, though it managed to win merely one seat (his own).
Appearing for the petitioner, senior counsel K K Venugopal asserted that the actor’s party would come to power in the state after the next Assembly elections. But the Bench also comprising Justices P Sathasivam and J M Panchal observed, “If he was so confident of sweeping the poll, why was he bothered about recognition and the election symbol?”

The DMDK had fielded a total of 232 candidates for the 234-seat Assembly and his candidates together had polled a total of 2,746,900 votes, the court was told.

The actor stated that there was no definite and scientific relation between the seats won and the votes secured by a party in a democracy adopting the “first-past-the-post” system of election.

Citing examples of votes polled and seats won by two other key parties, DMK and AIADMK, in the state, it was challenged that the DMK despite securing 10,768,559 votes in the 2006 Assembly elections won merely 61 seats while the DMK won 96 seats despite securing merely 87,28,716 votes.

The actor sought to prove the lack of any scientific relation between the votes polled and seats won by a party in an election by citing similar figures for various Assembly and the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere.

The actor urged the court to quash the said rule for allotting the fixed symbols to the political parties and sought recognition for his outfit as a state-level party.

Source:Indian Express

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