“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
Coimbatore : Citing security reasons, press and media persons were denied entry into PRS Grounds, the venue of the ongoing National Shooting Championship.
The reason, popular Tamil film actor, Ajith Kumar, is participating in the competition representing Chennai Rifle Club in 10 mm Air Pistol Category, police sources said.
As the public and media persons rushed to the venue, following videos and photographs going viral in the social media, police on duty denied entry to them, particularly media, citing security reasons and orders from higher authorities.