“The TVK is ready to face by-elections. CM Vijay will contest however many by-elections arise. His visits are meant to launch projects and implement schemes, not for by-elections.” – Minister Nirmal Kumar
“Joseph Vijay, who is the CM of all 234 constituencies, visits only the constituencies facing by-elections to distribute welfare assistance.” – EPS
“TN is witnessing a rule like that of 23rd Pulikesi. Several TVK ministers have amassed huge amounts of wealth.” – TTV Dhinakaran
PMK had organised a rail roko protest at Tindivanam railway station condemning the Central Government for not setting up the Cauvery Management Board. As part of the protests, one of the party workers climbed on to an electric locomotive where he came in contact with a high voltage wire and was electrocuted.