“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
Indian Coast Guard, Navy, fire department and municipal body workers, students and volunteers, together pulled out some 72 tone of sludge. The total sludge estimated to have been generated since the oil slick of Saturday morning is some 116 tonne.