All stories by N Sathiya Moorthy
Between Modi magic and Nitish logic
Rediff.com7 Aug 2017If Nitish Kumar did not make his choice now, he could not re-enter the NDA later on and hope to be counted in as a prime ministerial possibility whenever the chance arises, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Rajni or Kamal, who will take the plunge first?
Rediff.com1 Aug 2017For Rajnikanth, who the BJP is wooing, politics looks more likely to happen in 2019, although his friend Kamalahaasan could afford to wait a little longer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Trust-vote' case in SC gives EPS breathing space
Rediff.com14 Jul 2017It should not surprise anyone if either of the contending parties in the 'TN speaker's case' comes up with a submission for referring the matter of 'speaker's powers' to a Constitution Bench. In political terms it could buy more time for the Edappadi camp, to settle down and stabilise itself, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Amit Shah's temple visit shows up BJP, EPS ties for what it's worth
Rediff.com28 Jun 2017Even without Shah's TN visit and the rest, the increasing bonhomie between the BJP and the AIADMK factions in the state have become more visible than ever in the post-Jaya era, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017With faction bosses not seeming to control anyone any more, can the BJP count on the AIADMK for the presidential polls any more, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
Rajini 2.0 and the making of a political Thalaiva
Rediff.com19 May 2017Tamil Nadu has time and again proved that it needs a decisive leader even if corrupt, rather than an indecisive leader, however good-hearted, good-natured and honest he may be, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Post-merger too, Jaya's party will be at sea
Rediff.com20 Apr 2017To elect, or re-elect a chief minister, the AIADMK needs to call only the MLAs for a meeting. But to elect a new general secretary, it would have to conduct direct elections with all registered cadres participating and voting. And that is just the beginning of its problems, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
With TN bypoll cancellation, Centre gets more than a toe in
Rediff.com10 Apr 2017The Rs 89 crore question before Tamil Nadu now is what shape a central intervention would take, and if there would be any role whatsoever for acting governor, Ch Vidyasagar Rao, in it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
All eyes on Election Commission in RK Nagar bypoll
Rediff.com6 Apr 2017Will the EC would make an example of the RK Nagar by-election, either by ensuring free and fair polls or by countermanding the same, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
Why Two Leaves symbol is crucial for bypolls to Jaya's seat
Rediff.com14 Mar 2017For the AIADMK's cadres, it is much more than an election symbol, they believe the party's electoral chances rest on owning it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Can the niece claim Amma's legacy?
Rediff.com28 Feb 2017There is no denying that the Deepa identity has overnight caught the people's imagination across the state. But converting that into an imagery and from there as support and vote-base is a different matter altogether, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Time for TN to get a full-time governor
Rediff.com22 Feb 2017Now that an elected chief minister is at the helm, it is high time the Centre initiate discussions to appoint a full-time governor at the earliest, given that the state is set to face some challenging times, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
DMK in driver's seat, but not ready to drive
Rediff.com16 Feb 2017If either faction of the AIADMK failed to muster a floor majority, then the governor would be called upon to ask MK Stalin as the leader of the opposition if he would like to try his hand at government formation.
Supreme Court verdict shifts focus to TN floor test
Rediff.com14 Feb 2017The problem for OPS lies in the fact that most party MLAs believe Sasikala's clan was the force behind their obtaining the party nomination as much as it was Jaya's charisma that won them their seats in the May 2016 assembly polls.
OPS revolt puts ball firmly in governor's court
Rediff.com8 Feb 2017OPS is just now friendless in the party's second-line, but the situation could change as and when Governor Rao arrives in the state capital, and sets the constitutional ball rolling, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
It was now or never for Sasikala
Rediff.com6 Feb 2017'Sasikala, already determined to keep both the party and CM's post for herself, might not be able to do it, if she were to wait any longer,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?
Rediff.com18 Jan 2017The jallikattu issue has revived pan-Tamil political sentiments especially among youths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Can Jaya's niece spoil Sasikala's party?
Rediff.com9 Jan 2017If anyone is targeting Sasikala or the AIADMK, then they should be looking elsewhere, not at Deepa for leading a revolt successfully, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Father rewards Stalin for long wait, will voters follow suit?
Rediff.com5 Jan 2017At a time when the AIADMK has chosen the late Jaya's personal aide to lead the party, M K Stalin re-enters the scene with greater credibility and better clarity of his own role in the DMK, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
For AIADMK cadres, MGR-Jaya's poll symbol comes first
Rediff.com2 Jan 2017Whatever the circumstances the cadres will not let themselves be seen as challenging 'MGR's symbol'. It's an emotional identification for most of them, and many consider it an 'eternal sin' for them to defy 'Two Leaves', says N Sathiya Moorthy.