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    2. Mahalingam Ponnusamy
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    Mahalingam Ponnusamy is Editor - Special Projects with The Federal.
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      DMK releases manifesto: Rs 8,000 ‘Illatharasi’ coupons counter AIADMK’s fridge

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      Elections 2026

      With free LPG and fridges, AIADMK reignites debate on pre-poll freebie promises

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      Elections 2026

      As Vijay looks set to contest from Perambur, NDA hands the seat to PMK

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      Elections 2026

      Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands: Does caste matter in TN polls anymore?

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      Breaking from Jayalalithaa’s tradition, EPS camps in Delhi for seat-sharing talks

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