“Although we announced the procurement of 3,500 MW, we will procure only 1,000 MW to meet peak-hour demand.” – Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar
“You are underestimating the strength of the AIADMK. No matter how powerful anyone may be, nobody can shake or defeat the AIADMK.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
“Instead of blaming SIR for election defeats, Congress should introspect.” – Union Home Minister Amit Shah
“RSS marches are permitted in Jammu and Kashmir despite the threat of terrorism. Why is permission denied in TN, which is described as a haven of peace?” – The High Court questions the police
“Why is CM Vijay maintaining a calculated silence only on the Cauvery issue?” – TTV Dhinakaran
Tense moments prevailed at the Palakkad Main Road when gangs of students belonging to a private college clashed, with some pelting stones on the college bus that was parked in the campus.
No injuries were reported and the college management has not filed any complaint yet. In an attempt to downplay the incident, the college has declared a two-day holiday as part of the Onam celebrations.