“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
COIMBATORE: Members belonging to the Thanthai Periyar Dravida Kazhagam on Wednesday staged a demonstration at Annur condemning Junior Seer of Kanchi Mutt Vijayendra Saraswathi for sitting through while ‘Thamizh Thai Vazhthu’ was being played at a function in Chennai recently. They demanded an apology from the Seer for showing disrespect for the Tamil anthem.
The members also raised slogans against Vijayendra Saraswathi and burnt his effigies. They demanded the Seer come in person to the Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai Memorial before February 3 and apologise.