“The by-election should be the beginning of the downfall of the TVK Govt.” – Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin
“DMDK will remain with the DMK. I told brother Stalin that there will be 100% cooperation in the by-election. I will definitely campaign.” – DMDK General Secretary Premalatha (interview)
“Stalin did not extend greetings on Vinayagar Chaturthi; that is why he lost the election.” – criticises L.Murugan
MoU Worth Rs.11,000 crore signed in London in the presence of CM Vijay.
Police seized large quantities of illegal explosive materials stored in a quarry at Velampalayam near Tirupur.
The search was conducted based on a tip off. During the raid, the police seized 1,750 gelatin sticks and 1,000 detonators. A case has been registered against the quarry owner.