A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framing of criminal conspiracy and other charges against former AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran in the alleged Election Commission bribery case related to two-leaves party symbol.

Special Judge Ajay Bharadwaj ordered to put Dinakaran on trial for the offence punishable under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

Dinakaran, who had floated Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam party after being expelled from the AIADMK, was arrested in April 2017 here and was later granted bail.

Alleged middleman Sukesh Chandansekar, who is currently in judicial currently, was also ordered to be put on trial in the case for the offence punishable under sections 120-B and 201 of IPC and under the PC Act.

The court directed Dhinakaran to appear before it on December 4, when it will formally frame the charges.

In 2017, Delhi Police's crime branch had filed the charge sheet alleging that Chandansekar had conspired with Dinakaran and others to bribe the poll panel officials to get the two leaves symbol for Sasikala-led AIADMK faction.

Dhinakaran had won the byelections held in Radha Krishnan Nagar Assembly constituency in December last year under the 'pressure cooker' symbol with a margin of over 40,000 votes.

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framing of criminal conspiracy and other charges against former AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran in the alleged Election Commission bribery case related to two-leaves party symbol.

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framing of criminal conspiracy and other charges against former AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran in the alleged Election Commission bribery case related to two-leaves party symbol. Special Judge Ajay Bharadwaj ordered to put Dinakaran on trial for the offence punishable under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act. Dinakaran, who had floated Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam party after being expelled from the AIADMK, was arrested in April 2017 here and was later granted bail. Alleged middleman Sukesh Chandansekar, who is currently in judicial currently, was also ordered to be put on trial in the case for the offence punishable under sections 120-B and 201 of IPC and under the PC Act. The court directed Dhinakaran to appear before it on December 4, when it will formally frame the charges. In 2017, Delhi Police's crime branch had filed the charge sheet alleging that Chandansekar had conspired with Dinakaran and others to bribe the poll panel officials to get the two leaves symbol for Sasikala-led AIADMK faction. Dhinakaran had won the byelections held in Radha Krishnan Nagar Assembly constituency in December last year under the 'pressure cooker' symbol with a margin of over 40,000 votes.

Dinakaran to be put on trial as court orders framing of charges in bribery case

TTV Dinakaran on Thursday blamed the central and state governments of inaction over the Cauvery issue.

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader was participating in a demonstration demanding setting up of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in Chennai.

Hitting out at&nbsp;chief minister K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, the R K Nagar MLA said that they had betrayed people of Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery issue.

Dinakaran said he would stage demonstrations in Karur, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur to pressure the Centre to set up the CMB.&nbsp;

Dinakaran was participating in a demonstration demanding setting up of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) here.

TTV Dinakaran on Thursday blamed the central and state governments of inaction over the Cauvery issue. Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader was participating in a demonstration demanding setting up of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in Chennai. Hitting out at chief minister K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, the R K Nagar MLA said that they had betrayed people of Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery issue. Dinakaran said he would stage demonstrations in Karur, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur to pressure the Centre to set up the CMB.

Centre, state government 'betrayed' people of Tamil Nadu over Cauvery row: Dinakaran

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin on has said that he would welcome a situation in which southern States will come together and demand the formation of &quot;Dravida Nadu&quot;.

On being asked his opinion on the southern states combining to form a Dravida Nadu, Stalin said in Erode, yesterday, &quot;If this happens, it is welcome and it will happen I believe.&quot;

While Stalin supported demand for Dravida Nadu , RK Nagar MLA and ousted AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran differed on the issue and said that the route being taken by the DMK leader will lead nowhere.

Responding to Stalin&#39;s remarks about Dravida Nadu, Dhinakaran said, &quot;First let him focus on Cauvery issue, what has he done in all these years when he was in power? He should use his influence to solve the matter, he is taking a route which leads nowhere&quot;.

However, Stalin later said that he was just answering a question and that does not mean he is undertaking any campaign for Dravida Nadu.

&quot;Yes I had made remarks on Dravida Nadu but it was only after I was asked a question on it but this does not mean that I am undertaking a campaign for Dravida Nadu: MK Stalin on his earlier statement on Dravida Nadu&quot;, Stalin said.

An idea of a homeland comprising Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada speakers, the concept of Dravida Nadu was espoused by EV Ramasamy &#39;Periyar&#39;. Based on this concept, he advocated the idea of Dravida national identity. He founded his party Dravidar Kazhagan with this as one of the founding principles back in the 1940s to redeem the identity and self-respect of Tamils.&nbsp;

Yes I had made remarks on Dravida Nadu but it was only after I was asked a question on it: Stalin

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin on has said that he would welcome a situation in which southern States will come together and demand the formation of "Dravida Nadu". On being asked his opinion on the southern states combining to form a Dravida Nadu, Stalin said in Erode, yesterday, "If this happens, it is welcome and it will happen I believe." While Stalin supported demand for Dravida Nadu , RK Nagar MLA and ousted AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran differed on the issue and said that the route being taken by the DMK leader will lead nowhere. Responding to Stalin's remarks about Dravida Nadu, Dhinakaran said, "First let him focus on Cauvery issue, what has he done in all these years when he was in power? He should use his influence to solve the matter, he is taking a route which leads nowhere". However, Stalin later said that he was just answering a question and that does not mean he is undertaking any campaign for Dravida Nadu. "Yes I had made remarks on Dravida Nadu but it was only after I was asked a question on it but this does not mean that I am undertaking a campaign for Dravida Nadu: MK Stalin on his earlier statement on Dravida Nadu", Stalin said. An idea of a homeland comprising Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada speakers, the concept of Dravida Nadu was espoused by EV Ramasamy 'Periyar'. Based on this concept, he advocated the idea of Dravida national identity. He founded his party Dravidar Kazhagan with this as one of the founding principles back in the 1940s to redeem the identity and self-respect of Tamils.

Dhinakaran, Stalin spar over 'Dravida Nadu' issue

A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted bail to Advocate B&nbsp;Kumar, one of the accused in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) two leaves symbol bribery case.

The High Court also directed Kumar to furnish a personal bond of Rs&nbsp;50,000.

B&nbsp;Kumar was the lawyer Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa&#39;s lawyer.

In January, with a lookout circular (LOC) issued Kumar was stopped at Chennai airport on his way to the US.Earlier in the day, TTV Dinakaran appeared before

Delhi&#39;s Patiala House Court in connection with &#39;two leaves&#39;&nbsp;bribery case.

On December 14, Dinakaran was named in the charge sheet along with others in the &#39;two leaves&#39;&nbsp;symbol bribery case.

The Delhi Police had filed a supplementary charge sheet before the Tis Hazari court and named Dhinakaran, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Mallikarjuna, Nathu Singh, Pulkit Kundra, B Kumar, Lalit Kumar, Jai Vikram Haran and Narendra Jain as the accused.

Dhinakaran has been charged under Sections 120 B (Criminal Conspiracy) and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (Destruction of Evidence)The case pertains to an alleged attempt by Dhinakaran to bribe Election Commission officials for securing AIADMK&#39;s &#39;two leaves&#39;&nbsp;symbol for the party faction led by his aunt VK&nbsp;Sasikala.

The High Court also directed Kumar to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000

A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted bail to Advocate B Kumar, one of the accused in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) two leaves symbol bribery case. The High Court also directed Kumar to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000. B Kumar was the lawyer Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's lawyer. In January, with a lookout circular (LOC) issued Kumar was stopped at Chennai airport on his way to the US.Earlier in the day, TTV Dinakaran appeared before Delhi's Patiala House Court in connection with 'two leaves' bribery case. On December 14, Dinakaran was named in the charge sheet along with others in the 'two leaves' symbol bribery case. The Delhi Police had filed a supplementary charge sheet before the Tis Hazari court and named Dhinakaran, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Mallikarjuna, Nathu Singh, Pulkit Kundra, B Kumar, Lalit Kumar, Jai Vikram Haran and Narendra Jain as the accused. Dhinakaran has been charged under Sections 120 B (Criminal Conspiracy) and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (Destruction of Evidence)The case pertains to an alleged attempt by Dhinakaran to bribe Election Commission officials for securing AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol for the party faction led by his aunt VK Sasikala.

AIADMK symbol bribery case: Accused advocate B Kumar granted bail

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls.&nbsp;

The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran.

The next hearing in the matter is on February 6.&nbsp;

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Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;had fought the election as an Independent candidate.&nbsp;

He beat the AIADMK&#39;s E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls. The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran. The next hearing in the matter is on February 6. Delhi High Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on plea of TTV Dhinakaran seeking directions to EC to permit his camp to continue using AIADMK-Amma name for the upcoming municipal polls. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Delhi High Court asks the Election Commission of Commission to file it's reply within a week, next date of hearing is February 6. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll had fought the election as an Independent candidate. He beat the AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.

High Court issues notice to EC on TTV Dhinakaran's plea

Tamil Nadu&#39;s ruling AIADMK today removed nine supporters of the rebel faction leader TTV Dhinakaran, the latest in the crackdown on the supporters of the newly-appointed Member of Legislative Assembly from RK Nagar.

In a jolt to the ruling camp led by chief minister E Palaniswamy and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran secured a victory in the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll defeating its candidate E Madhusudhanan by a margin of over 40,000 votes.

On December 29, the ruling AIADMK sacked more than 130 functionaries for bringing &quot;disrepute&quot; to the party.

On December 28, 44 persons were expelled from the party for going against the party&#39;s principles and bringing &ldquo;disrepute&rdquo; to the AIADMK, Palaniswamy and Panneerselvam said in a statement.&nbsp;

On December 25, the ruling AIADMK sacked four of Dhinakaran&#39;s aides and expelled five others.

The RK Nagar bypoll was necessitated due to the death of sitting MLA, former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

Dhinakaran, sidelined by the ruling camp a few months ago, contested the bypoll as an independent candidate. The bypoll was seen as a a litmus test for the 20-month-old AIADMK government and Dhinakaran&#39;s victory came as a big blow.

On December 29, the ruling AIADMK sacked more than 130 functionaries for bringing 'disrepute' to the party

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK today removed nine supporters of the rebel faction leader TTV Dhinakaran, the latest in the crackdown on the supporters of the newly-appointed Member of Legislative Assembly from RK Nagar. In a jolt to the ruling camp led by chief minister E Palaniswamy and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran secured a victory in the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll defeating its candidate E Madhusudhanan by a margin of over 40,000 votes. On December 29, the ruling AIADMK sacked more than 130 functionaries for bringing "disrepute" to the party. On December 28, 44 persons were expelled from the party for going against the party's principles and bringing “disrepute” to the AIADMK, Palaniswamy and Panneerselvam said in a statement. On December 25, the ruling AIADMK sacked four of Dhinakaran's aides and expelled five others. The RK Nagar bypoll was necessitated due to the death of sitting MLA, former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Dhinakaran, sidelined by the ruling camp a few months ago, contested the bypoll as an independent candidate. The bypoll was seen as a a litmus test for the 20-month-old AIADMK government and Dhinakaran's victory came as a big blow.

Crackdown continues, AIADMK removes 9 Dhinakaran supporters from party

Responding to TTV Dhinakaran&#39;s remarks that the present Tamil Nadu government will fall soon, the state&#39;s deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam on Friday said: &quot;I can not comment on his dreams&quot;.

&quot;He has completely dreamt it, I cannot comment on his dreams,&quot;&nbsp;Panneerselvam said.

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Earlier in the day, the newly elected MLA from RK Nagar issued a warning to party leaders.

&quot; 5-6 people in the party are working for selfish motives, I warn them, they should mend their ways otherwise what happened in RK Nagar will happen to them as well,&quot; Dinakaran said.

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After his victory in the bypoll,&nbsp; TTV Dhinakaran&nbsp;had said that the existing AIADMK government will go in two months.&nbsp;

Dhinakaran fought the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;as an Independent candidate and won the&nbsp;bypoll with thumping majority, beating Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the Panneerselvam-Palaniswami AIADMK faction.

Panneerselvam said ' He has completely dreamt it, I cannot comment on his dreams'

Responding to TTV Dhinakaran's remarks that the present Tamil Nadu government will fall soon, the state's deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam on Friday said: "I can not comment on his dreams". "He has completely dreamt it, I cannot comment on his dreams," Panneerselvam said. "He has completely dreamt it, I cannot comment on his dreams," says O Panneerselvam, #TamilNadu Deputy CM on TTV Dhinakaran's claim that TN Govt will fall soon pic.twitter.com/BuS7ZBmukE — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × Earlier in the day, the newly elected MLA from RK Nagar issued a warning to party leaders. " 5-6 people in the party are working for selfish motives, I warn them, they should mend their ways otherwise what happened in RK Nagar will happen to them as well," Dinakaran said. 5-6 people in the party(#AIADMK) are working for own selfish motives, I warn them, they should mend their ways otherwise what happened in RK Nagar will happen to them as well: TTV Dhinakaran pic.twitter.com/hhvw7l7YW5 — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × After his victory in the bypoll, TTV Dhinakaran had said that the existing AIADMK government will go in two months. Dhinakaran fought the RK Nagar bypoll as an Independent candidate and won the bypoll with thumping majority, beating Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the Panneerselvam-Palaniswami AIADMK faction.

Dhinakaran is in dreams, says O Panneerselvam

This is one record the BJP candidate who contested the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-wins-rk-nagar-bypoll-in-big-blow-for-aiadmk-27597">RK Nagar </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-wins-rk-nagar-bypoll-in-big-blow-for-aiadmk-27597">bypoll</a> will not be proud of, as NOTA got more votes than he did.

While the main battle was confined to the giants--TTV Dhinakaran and AIADMK veteran E Madhusudhanan, in an interesting aside, NOTA pipped the saffron party&#39;s Karu Nagarajan.

As many as 2,373 voters from the constituency did not want to vote for anyone and pressed the EVM button for None of the Above (NOTA), leaving Nagarajan with a meagre 1,417 votes.

This was his second electoral failure in as many years.

Nagarajan, a regular face in Tamil TV channels who puts forth his party&#39;s views on various issues, had unsuccessfully contested the 2016 Assembly polls from Mylapore constituency in this city.

AIADMK had then won the seat.

While the main battle was confined to TTV Dhinakaran and AIADMK veteran E Madhusudhanan, in an interesting aside, NOTA pipped the saffron party's Karu Nagarajan who was left with a meagre 1,417 votes

This is one record the BJP candidate who contested the RK Nagar bypoll will not be proud of, as NOTA got more votes than he did. While the main battle was confined to the giants--TTV Dhinakaran and AIADMK veteran E Madhusudhanan, in an interesting aside, NOTA pipped the saffron party's Karu Nagarajan. As many as 2,373 voters from the constituency did not want to vote for anyone and pressed the EVM button for None of the Above (NOTA), leaving Nagarajan with a meagre 1,417 votes. This was his second electoral failure in as many years. Nagarajan, a regular face in Tamil TV channels who puts forth his party's views on various issues, had unsuccessfully contested the 2016 Assembly polls from Mylapore constituency in this city. AIADMK had then won the seat.

NOTA gets more votes than BJP candidate in RK Nagar bypoll

Sidelined AIADMK leader and independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bypoll-live-counting-of-votes-begins-early-trends-say-ttv-dinakaran-in-lead-27565">has won the RK Nagar </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bypoll-live-counting-of-votes-begins-early-trends-say-ttv-dinakaran-in-lead-27565">bypoll</a> beating his rival, AIADMK&#39;s E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.

Dhinakaran defeated his nearest rival E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK by 40,707 votes, officials announced as the counting of votes ended.&nbsp;

Dhinakaran, nephew of Jayalalithaa&#39;s close aide Sasikala won 89,013 votes. Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the O Panneerselvam (OPS) and E Palaniswami (EPS) ruling AIADMK won 48,306 votes. The DMK was represented by N Marudhu Ganesh who won&nbsp;24,651 votes while Karu Nagarajan was the BJP candidate and won 1,417 votes.

The results will come as a big blow to the ruling AIADMK since five-time former chief minister Jayalalithaa won her last two elections from RK Nagar.

The seat fell vacant after Jayalalithaa&#39;s death last year.&nbsp;

Dhinakaran bettered the record of Jayalalithaa, who had won by a margin of 39,545 votes in the 2016 Assembly polls.

After the results, Dhinakaran said he was confident that the ruling AIADMK government would not last for more than two more months.

&quot;It&#39;s a victory for all. This government will not be here for two more months. Two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma (Jayalalithaa). But now it&#39;s with villains, how can they win,&quot; Dhinakaran said after his victory.

Tamil Nadu chief minister-led K Palaniswami camp was allotted the AIADMK&#39;s &quot;two leaves&quot;&nbsp;symbol by&nbsp;the Election Commission on&nbsp;grounds that enjoyed a&nbsp;majority in the party&#39;s legislative and organisational wings.&nbsp;Dhinakaran contested as an independent on the pressure cooker symbol.&nbsp;

Earlier, as results showed him emerging victorious, Dhinakaran said the thumping majority received by him was an indication of &quot;where the party symbol and the party will remain.&quot;

Dhinakaran said that he believed that the ruling AIADMK government <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ttv-dhinakaran-leads-rk-nagar-bypoll-says-aiadmk-government-will-go-in-three-months-27589">would go in the next three months</a>.

&quot;RK Nagar was represented by &#39;Amma&#39;. The thumping majority which the voters have given is an indication where the party symbol and the party will remain. I thank the people of RK Nagar and party workers who have shown massive support for me,&quot; TTV Dhinakaran said in Madurai.

&quot;I firmly believe that it is time for this government to go, and in the coming 3 months you will see this government go,&quot; he said. 
 
The RK Nagar by-elections were held on Thursday, with voter turnout recorded at 77.68 per cent.

The election commission said the turnout was the highest figure since 2011.

The by-election was actually scheduled for April this year but was postponed after allegations surfaced of voters being bribed.&nbsp;

The EPS and OPS factions had merged in August this year after deposing Dhinakaran and Sasikala, who is serving a four-year jail term in a Bengaluru prison in a corruption case.

(With inputs from agencies)

The results will come as a big blow to the ruling AIADMK led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam since five-time former chief minister Jayalalithaa won her last two elections from RK Nagar

Sidelined AIADMK leader and independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran has won the RK Nagar bypoll beating his rival, AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes. Dhinakaran defeated his nearest rival E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK by 40,707 votes, officials announced as the counting of votes ended. Dhinakaran, nephew of Jayalalithaa's close aide Sasikala won 89,013 votes. Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the O Panneerselvam (OPS) and E Palaniswami (EPS) ruling AIADMK won 48,306 votes. The DMK was represented by N Marudhu Ganesh who won 24,651 votes while Karu Nagarajan was the BJP candidate and won 1,417 votes. The results will come as a big blow to the ruling AIADMK since five-time former chief minister Jayalalithaa won her last two elections from RK Nagar. The seat fell vacant after Jayalalithaa's death last year. Dhinakaran bettered the record of Jayalalithaa, who had won by a margin of 39,545 votes in the 2016 Assembly polls. After the results, Dhinakaran said he was confident that the ruling AIADMK government would not last for more than two more months. "It's a victory for all. This government will not be here for two more months. Two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma (Jayalalithaa). But now it's with villains, how can they win," Dhinakaran said after his victory. Tamil Nadu chief minister-led K Palaniswami camp was allotted the AIADMK's "two leaves" symbol by the Election Commission on grounds that enjoyed a majority in the party's legislative and organisational wings. Dhinakaran contested as an independent on the pressure cooker symbol. Earlier, as results showed him emerging victorious, Dhinakaran said the thumping majority received by him was an indication of "where the party symbol and the party will remain." Dhinakaran said that he believed that the ruling AIADMK government would go in the next three months. "RK Nagar was represented by 'Amma'. The thumping majority which the voters have given is an indication where the party symbol and the party will remain. I thank the people of RK Nagar and party workers who have shown massive support for me," TTV Dhinakaran said in Madurai. "I firmly believe that it is time for this government to go, and in the coming 3 months you will see this government go," he said. The RK Nagar by-elections were held on Thursday, with voter turnout recorded at 77.68 per cent. The election commission said the turnout was the highest figure since 2011. The by-election was actually scheduled for April this year but was postponed after allegations surfaced of voters being bribed. The EPS and OPS factions had merged in August this year after deposing Dhinakaran and Sasikala, who is serving a four-year jail term in a Bengaluru prison in a corruption case. (With inputs from agencies)

Dhinakaran wins RK Nagar bypoll in big blow for ruling AIADMK

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-wins-rk-nagar-bypoll-in-big-blow-for-aiadmk-27597">Dhinakaran wins RK Nagar </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-wins-rk-nagar-bypoll-in-big-blow-for-aiadmk-27597">bypoll</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-wins-rk-nagar-bypoll-in-big-blow-for-aiadmk-27597"> in big blow for ruling AIADMK</a>

Sidelined AIADMK leader and independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bypoll-live-counting-of-votes-begins-early-trends-say-ttv-dinakaran-in-lead-27565">has won the RK Nagar&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bypoll-live-counting-of-votes-begins-early-trends-say-ttv-dinakaran-in-lead-27565">bypoll</a>&nbsp;beating his rival, AIADMK&#39;s E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes. Dhinakaran defeated his nearest rival E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK by 40,707 votes, officials announced as the counting of votes ended.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ttv-dhinakaran-leads-rk-nagar-bypoll-says-aiadmk-government-will-go-in-three-months-27589">TTV Dhinakaran leads RK Nagar </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ttv-dhinakaran-leads-rk-nagar-bypoll-says-aiadmk-government-will-go-in-three-months-27589">bypoll</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ttv-dhinakaran-leads-rk-nagar-bypoll-says-aiadmk-government-will-go-in-three-months-27589">, says AIADMK government will go in three months</a>

While addressing the media after&nbsp;scoring thumping majority&nbsp;in the RK Nagar&nbsp;bypolls, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran&nbsp;has said that the existing AIADMK government will go in three months.&nbsp;Dhinakaran was referring to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Edappadi K&nbsp;Palaniswami and O&nbsp;Panneerselvam government.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jairam-thakur-to-be-new-himachal-pradesh-chief-minister-27582">Jairam Thakur to be sworn in as Himachal Pradesh CM on December 27, PM Modi to attend</a>

All speculation over the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh came to rest Sunday with the BJP announcing&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-running-for-chief-minister-position-prem-kumar-dhumal-27550" target="_blank">five-time legislator Jairam Thakur as the party&#39;s next leader</a>&nbsp;in the legislative assembly The swearing-in ceremony for the BJP leader will take place on December 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the ceremony.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/aimplb-says-will-request-pm-to-withhold-withdraw-triple-talaq-bill-27594">Will request PM to withhold and withdraw Triple Talaq bill: AIMPLB President</a>

The president of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Sajjad Nomani has said that he will request Prime Minister to intervene and withhold and withdraw the Triple Talaq bill.&nbsp;&quot;No procedure was followed in drafting this bill, neither any stakeholder was consulted,&quot; he said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-poonch-27596">Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Poonch</a>

A day after Pakistani forces killed<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-3-soldiers-killed-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-in-keri-27540">&nbsp;four Indian soldiers</a>&nbsp;in across the Line of Control (LoC) Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani soldiers again targeted Indian forward posts and villages in the states&#39;s Poonch district on Sunday afternoon. Firing between the two sides was going on when the last reports came. Indian troops guarding the LoC retaliated effectively, a police official said.

Here are the top developments this evening

Dhinakaran wins RK Nagar bypoll in big blow for ruling AIADMK Sidelined AIADMK leader and independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran has won the RK Nagar bypoll beating his rival, AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes. Dhinakaran defeated his nearest rival E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK by 40,707 votes, officials announced as the counting of votes ended. TTV Dhinakaran leads RK Nagar bypoll, says AIADMK government will go in three months While addressing the media after scoring thumping majority in the RK Nagar bypolls, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran has said that the existing AIADMK government will go in three months. Dhinakaran was referring to the Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam government. Jairam Thakur to be sworn in as Himachal Pradesh CM on December 27, PM Modi to attend All speculation over the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh came to rest Sunday with the BJP announcing five-time legislator Jairam Thakur as the party's next leader in the legislative assembly The swearing-in ceremony for the BJP leader will take place on December 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the ceremony. Will request PM to withhold and withdraw Triple Talaq bill: AIMPLB President The president of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Sajjad Nomani has said that he will request Prime Minister to intervene and withhold and withdraw the Triple Talaq bill. "No procedure was followed in drafting this bill, neither any stakeholder was consulted," he said. Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch A day after Pakistani forces killed four Indian soldiers in across the Line of Control (LoC) Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani soldiers again targeted Indian forward posts and villages in the states's Poonch district on Sunday afternoon. Firing between the two sides was going on when the last reports came. Indian troops guarding the LoC retaliated effectively, a police official said.

WION evening news brief, December 24, 2017

Sidelined AIADMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, who is contesting the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll, today declared movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 74 lakh, a tad higher than his earlier declaration in April.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bye-poll-on-december-21-counting-on-december-24-24991">Dhinakaran, who had contested the April 12 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bye-poll-on-december-21-counting-on-december-24-24991">bypoll</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-bye-poll-on-december-21-counting-on-december-24-24991"> to the constituency as then AIADMK </a>(Amma) candidate backed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami, had at that time declared assets valued at Rs 68 lakh.

In his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission along with his nomination papers today, Dhinakaran said his movable and immovable assets totalled Rs 74,17,807, with movable assets valued at Rs 57.44 lakh.

His movable assets were Rs 16.73 lakh, the 53 year-old former MP said.

Further, the gross total value of movable assets of his spouse and a dependent was around Rs 6.87 crore and Rs 1.17 crore, respectively, he declared in the affidavit.

Among the cases taken cognisance of by court was the one regarding the alleged bribery of an Election Commission official as part of the Two Leaves dispute, he said.

Delhi Police had earlier filed the case against him and the sidelined leader is now on bail, with the other accused being one Sukesh Chandrasekar.

Four FIR&#39;s were pending against him on other matters, Dhinakaran added.

Dhinakaran&#39;s challenger and AIADMK nominee E Madhusudhanan declared movable and immovable assets valued at over Rs 1.49 crore.

The 75 year-old veteran, who took on Dhinakaran as the candidate of then rebel O Panneerselvam camp in April, also mentioned he had no pending cases against him.

While the value of his movable property stood at Rs 12.53 lakh, that of his immovable property was Rs 1.37 crore, he said in his affidavit. He had no liabilities, he added.

The party veteran has been fielded once again to face the bypoll, this time as the AIADMK candidate.

Last week, the Election Commission had allotted the &#39;Two Leaves&#39; symbol to the Palaniswami-led faction, as both his led camp as well as that of Dhinakaran had staked claim for it.

Palaniswami and Panneerselvam had merged their respective led factions in August this year.

Meanwhile, DMK&#39;s N Maruthu Ganesh, a political greenhorn, declared assets valued at Rs 12.57 lakh.

A B.Com, LLB graduate,Maruthu Ganesh said in his affidavit that his immovable assets were valued at Rs 10 lakh, even as his liabilities to two private persons stood at a similar sum.

A case under Section 4(b) of Tamil Nadu open places (prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959, was pending against him.

All the three persons had earlier in the day filed their nominations to contest the prestigious RK Nagar bypoll, necessitated following the death of sitting MLA and then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in December last.

Dhinakaran, who had contested the April 12 bypoll to the constituency as then AIADMK (Amma) candidate backed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami, had at that time declared assets valued at Rs 68 lakh

Sidelined AIADMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, who is contesting the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll, today declared movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 74 lakh, a tad higher than his earlier declaration in April. Dhinakaran, who had contested the April 12 bypoll to the constituency as then AIADMK (Amma) candidate backed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami, had at that time declared assets valued at Rs 68 lakh. In his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission along with his nomination papers today, Dhinakaran said his movable and immovable assets totalled Rs 74,17,807, with movable assets valued at Rs 57.44 lakh. His movable assets were Rs 16.73 lakh, the 53 year-old former MP said. Further, the gross total value of movable assets of his spouse and a dependent was around Rs 6.87 crore and Rs 1.17 crore, respectively, he declared in the affidavit. Among the cases taken cognisance of by court was the one regarding the alleged bribery of an Election Commission official as part of the Two Leaves dispute, he said. Delhi Police had earlier filed the case against him and the sidelined leader is now on bail, with the other accused being one Sukesh Chandrasekar. Four FIR's were pending against him on other matters, Dhinakaran added. Dhinakaran's challenger and AIADMK nominee E Madhusudhanan declared movable and immovable assets valued at over Rs 1.49 crore. The 75 year-old veteran, who took on Dhinakaran as the candidate of then rebel O Panneerselvam camp in April, also mentioned he had no pending cases against him. While the value of his movable property stood at Rs 12.53 lakh, that of his immovable property was Rs 1.37 crore, he said in his affidavit. He had no liabilities, he added. The party veteran has been fielded once again to face the bypoll, this time as the AIADMK candidate. Last week, the Election Commission had allotted the 'Two Leaves' symbol to the Palaniswami-led faction, as both his led camp as well as that of Dhinakaran had staked claim for it. Palaniswami and Panneerselvam had merged their respective led factions in August this year. Meanwhile, DMK's N Maruthu Ganesh, a political greenhorn, declared assets valued at Rs 12.57 lakh. A B.Com, LLB graduate,Maruthu Ganesh said in his affidavit that his immovable assets were valued at Rs 10 lakh, even as his liabilities to two private persons stood at a similar sum. A case under Section 4(b) of Tamil Nadu open places (prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959, was pending against him. All the three persons had earlier in the day filed their nominations to contest the prestigious RK Nagar bypoll, necessitated following the death of sitting MLA and then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in December last.

RK Nagar bypoll: AIADMK leader Dhinakaran declares Rs 74 lakh as assets

The merger of the&nbsp;two AIADMK camps seems increasingly likely after the AIADMK Amma faction Thursday (August 10) challenged the appointment of their chief Sasikala and her nephew Dhinakaran&#39;s appointment to the party&#39;s top posts.

Formally expelling both Sasikala and Dhinakaran is&nbsp;a pre-condition for a merger set by the faction led by former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS).

The AIADMK merger is being brought about by the BJP-led central government, media reports said.

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Panneerselvam and his successor E Palaniswami arrived in capital New Delhi Thursday evening for vice-president elect Venkaiah Naidu&#39;s oath-taking ceremony tomorrow.

They are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow.

The BJP is keen to expand its foothold in Tamil Nadu and sees a united AIADMK as a challenge to the DMK, the reports added.

The AIADMK Amma leaders held earlier in the day that Sasikala&#39;s appointment as general secretary was temporary and till such time a new general secretary was elected as per party laws.

They said Sasikala&#39;s appointment had been challenged and was pending before the Election Commission.

A meeting presided over by Chief Minister K Palaniswami held that the appointment of Dhinakaran was against party rules. Dhinakaran has been functioning as the de-facto chief of the AIADMK ever since Sasikala, a close aide of former chief minister Jayalalithaa, was jailed in a disproportionate assets case.

The move is being perceived as a step closer to a merger of the two camps by easing out Sasikala and Dhinakaran.

The Panneerselvam camp wants OPS to be the party chief and the chief minister, a position he filled-in for Jayalalithaa when she went to jail.

A communique to the AIADMK Amma party cadres Thursday asked them to reject appointments made by Dhinakaran.&nbsp;

Top functionaries and senior state cabinet ministers led by Palaniswami attended the meeting.

This is the first time that Chief Minister Palaniswami has challenged Dhinakaran&#39;s appointment to the top post by Sasikala just ahead of her incarceration in February.

The AIADMK Amma questioned the new appointments made by Dhinakaran at a time when his own appointment was under the scrutiny of the Election Commission.

Dhinakaran had appointed several of his loyalists to various party posts on August 4.

The communique to the AIADMK Amma members stated appointments made by Dhinakaran &quot;will not bind any AIADMK cadre to create unnecessary confusion in our party and such appointments are not valid under party law. Cadres are requested to reject them.&quot;

The Chief Minister Palaniswami-led AIADMK Amma faction said the appointment of Dhinakaran as deputy general secretary was against party rules

The merger of the two AIADMK camps seems increasingly likely after the AIADMK Amma faction Thursday (August 10) challenged the appointment of their chief Sasikala and her nephew Dhinakaran's appointment to the party's top posts. Formally expelling both Sasikala and Dhinakaran is a pre-condition for a merger set by the faction led by former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS). The AIADMK merger is being brought about by the BJP-led central government, media reports said. Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Panneerselvam and his successor E Palaniswami arrived in capital New Delhi Thursday evening for vice-president elect Venkaiah Naidu's oath-taking ceremony tomorrow. They are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. The BJP is keen to expand its foothold in Tamil Nadu and sees a united AIADMK as a challenge to the DMK, the reports added. The AIADMK Amma leaders held earlier in the day that Sasikala's appointment as general secretary was temporary and till such time a new general secretary was elected as per party laws. They said Sasikala's appointment had been challenged and was pending before the Election Commission. A meeting presided over by Chief Minister K Palaniswami held that the appointment of Dhinakaran was against party rules. Dhinakaran has been functioning as the de-facto chief of the AIADMK ever since Sasikala, a close aide of former chief minister Jayalalithaa, was jailed in a disproportionate assets case. The move is being perceived as a step closer to a merger of the two camps by easing out Sasikala and Dhinakaran. The Panneerselvam camp wants OPS to be the party chief and the chief minister, a position he filled-in for Jayalalithaa when she went to jail. A communique to the AIADMK Amma party cadres Thursday asked them to reject appointments made by Dhinakaran. Top functionaries and senior state cabinet ministers led by Palaniswami attended the meeting. This is the first time that Chief Minister Palaniswami has challenged Dhinakaran's appointment to the top post by Sasikala just ahead of her incarceration in February. The AIADMK Amma questioned the new appointments made by Dhinakaran at a time when his own appointment was under the scrutiny of the Election Commission. Dhinakaran had appointed several of his loyalists to various party posts on August 4. The communique to the AIADMK Amma members stated appointments made by Dhinakaran "will not bind any AIADMK cadre to create unnecessary confusion in our party and such appointments are not valid under party law. Cadres are requested to reject them."

AIADMK merger imminent as Amma faction challenges Dhinakaran, Sasikala's appointment

AIADMK (Amma) faction leader T T V Dhinakaran, accused of bribing the Election Commission for the AIADMK&#39;s &quot;two leaves&quot; symbol was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday.

His close aide Mallikarjuna, who was also arrested in the case, was also granted relief by special judge Poonam Chaudhary.

The court granted the relief to the two, saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation. They have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount.

The court directed them not to try to influence the witnesses or tamper with evidence.

It also observed that the public servants, who were to be allegedly lured, have not been identified.

The court directed the two not to leave the country without its prior permission and asked them to surrender their passports. They were also asked to join the investigation as and when required by the probe agency.

Dhinakaran,&nbsp;who was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch on April 25, had sought bail on the ground that there was no reason to keep him in custody and no public servant had been&nbsp;made an accused in the case. He was booked on graft charges.

His plea was opposed by the police which had said he had conspired with others to undermine the sanctity of the electoral process through corrupt means and practices.

Mallikarjuna, who was also arrested on April 25, sought bail on the ground that no recovery was made at his instance and he had joined the investigation even though no summons were issued to him by the police. His bail application was also opposed by the police.

Sukesh Chandrashekar, an alleged middleman in the case, and alleged hawala operator Nathu Singh are in judicial custody till June 12. Co-accused Lalit Kumar, who was also alleged to be a hawala operator, is in judicial custody till June 5.

Dhinakaran has been accused of allegedly arranging the money from undisclosed sources and getting it transferred from Chennai to Delhi through illegal channels.

Mallikarjuna was arrested for allegedly facilitating a Rs 50-crore deal between Dhinakaran and Chandrashekar.&nbsp;

The court had on May 22 dismissed Chandrashekar&#39;s&nbsp;bail plea, saying it was not appropriate to grant him bail at this stage as it was a serious crime and he could tamper with the evidence.

The police had earlier sought the consent of Dhinakaran and Chandrashekar for taking voice samples but both of them had refused.

Dhinakaran was arrested on April 25 after four days of questioning for allegedly attempting to bribe unidentified Election Commission (EC) officials to get the AIADMK&#39;s &quot;&#39;two leaves&quot;&nbsp;election symbol.

The symbol had been frozen by the poll body after the AIADMK split into rival factions a few months after&nbsp;Jayalalithaa&#39;s death. Both factions -- one led by Dhinakaran&#39;s aunt Sasikala and the other by former chief minister O Panneerselvam -- staked claim to the symbol.

The Dhinakaran faction had hoped to obtain the symbol for the bypoll to the RK Nagar Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, which was later cancelled by the Election Commission&nbsp;after alleged irregularities were reported in the media.

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who was elected from the constituency.

(PTI)

AIADMK (Amma) faction leader TTV Dhinakaran, accused of bribing the Election Commission for the AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol

AIADMK (Amma) faction leader T T V Dhinakaran, accused of bribing the Election Commission for the AIADMK's "two leaves" symbol was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday. His close aide Mallikarjuna, who was also arrested in the case, was also granted relief by special judge Poonam Chaudhary. The court granted the relief to the two, saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation. They have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount. The court directed them not to try to influence the witnesses or tamper with evidence. It also observed that the public servants, who were to be allegedly lured, have not been identified. The court directed the two not to leave the country without its prior permission and asked them to surrender their passports. They were also asked to join the investigation as and when required by the probe agency. Dhinakaran, who was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch on April 25, had sought bail on the ground that there was no reason to keep him in custody and no public servant had been made an accused in the case. He was booked on graft charges. His plea was opposed by the police which had said he had conspired with others to undermine the sanctity of the electoral process through corrupt means and practices. Mallikarjuna, who was also arrested on April 25, sought bail on the ground that no recovery was made at his instance and he had joined the investigation even though no summons were issued to him by the police. His bail application was also opposed by the police. Sukesh Chandrashekar, an alleged middleman in the case, and alleged hawala operator Nathu Singh are in judicial custody till June 12. Co-accused Lalit Kumar, who was also alleged to be a hawala operator, is in judicial custody till June 5. Dhinakaran has been accused of allegedly arranging the money from undisclosed sources and getting it transferred from Chennai to Delhi through illegal channels. Mallikarjuna was arrested for allegedly facilitating a Rs 50-crore deal between Dhinakaran and Chandrashekar. The court had on May 22 dismissed Chandrashekar's bail plea, saying it was not appropriate to grant him bail at this stage as it was a serious crime and he could tamper with the evidence. The police had earlier sought the consent of Dhinakaran and Chandrashekar for taking voice samples but both of them had refused. Dhinakaran was arrested on April 25 after four days of questioning for allegedly attempting to bribe unidentified Election Commission (EC) officials to get the AIADMK's "'two leaves" election symbol. The symbol had been frozen by the poll body after the AIADMK split into rival factions a few months after Jayalalithaa's death. Both factions -- one led by Dhinakaran's aunt Sasikala and the other by former chief minister O Panneerselvam -- staked claim to the symbol. The Dhinakaran faction had hoped to obtain the symbol for the bypoll to the RK Nagar Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, which was later cancelled by the Election Commission after alleged irregularities were reported in the media. The bypoll was necessitated following the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who was elected from the constituency. (PTI)

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