Expressing his commendation, the Chief Minister cited that Sripathi's success is the epitome of the Dravidian model government in the state. 

Senthil Balaji's resignation as a minister has come when DMK has been beefing up its campaign for the upcoming general elections. 

The Governor, who has a disputable relation with the DMK-led state government, has allegedly defied the Assembly protocol for the second year in a row by boycotting his assembly address with a peculiar claim. 

Tamil Nadu-ruling DMK is a largest party with strong ties with the Congress and though the leaderships of the both the parties rub shoulders and exchange solidarity, the scenes on the ground are ironical. 

Addressing the reporters before leaving Chennai, MK Stalin said that his visit to Spain is part of his government's efforts to make Tamil Nadu a trillion-dollar company by 2030. 

MK Stalin has also directed to put the concerned police inspector in the waiting list even as special police teams were formed to nab the assailants. 

It is pertinent to note that all these temple visits from Modi would come days ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya, which will be held on January 22. 

In the midst of a heat wave of speculations about the possible elevation of Udhayanidhi Stalin as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has on Saturday - January 13 opened up for the first time.

Today, he turns 57, and the occasion is marked by an outpouring of love and admiration from his fans, colleagues, and admirers.

The announcement has come days after the government issued an official communique of providing a gift hamper without any cash incentive.