“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.
About 500 activists belonging to Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI) were arrested today, while attempting to lock TASMAC liquor outlets at various places in the district.
The SDPI workers gathered in front of liquor outlets in Sundarapuram, Ukkadam and Selvapuram in the city and attempted to down the shutters and lock the shops. However,police foiled their attempts and arrested them.
Similar attempts were made in Mettupalayam and Thudiyalur on the outskirts and workers were arrested, police said.