“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
Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani mended her slippers at a local cobbler when she visited Coimbatore today. The cobbler P. Ganesan said that he was not aware that she was a minister. While the cobbler said that the mending charges was Rs 10, the minister placed a Rs 100 note near the cash box and told him in Tamil, “Change venda (keep the change)”