“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.
To monitor poll code violations, 10 flying squads have been formed in the district which constitutes 10 assembly constituencies.
The squads, along with monitoring committee will function round the clock to check money flow and other poll violations, official sources said.
A total of 101 graffities, 740 posters and 535 banners were removed today in places coming under corporation and municipal limits, they said.
Meanwhile, with election code of conduct coming into force, the weekly grievances meeting on Mondays has been cancelled until further orders, they said.