Dec 24, 2017 12:36:50 (IST)
RK Nagar By-Election Result LIVE: TTV Dhinakaran Claimes Victory, Says "Best Gift To MGR, Amma"; Predicts EPS Government Will "End In 3 Months"
TTV Dhinakaran has claimed victory after three rounds of counting in the RK Nagar by-election in which he leads AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan and DMK's Marudhu Ganesh by a sizeable margin. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Mr Dhinakaran said, "This is the best gift for the 1.5 crore party supporters" on the 30th death anniversary of party founder, the late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran, fondly addressed as MGR.
Speaking about the AIADMK's 'Two-leaves' symbol, which the Election Commission awarded to Team EPS and OPS, who represent the ruling AIADMK in the state, Mr Dhinakaran said, "We are the true AIADMK. A candidate determines the symbol. I have already said the 'Two Leaves' will be a success symbol only if it was with Puratchi Thalaivar (MGR) and Amma (Jayalalithaa). Will the people vote if it is handed over to MN Nambiar and PS Veerappa," he asked, amidst chuckles from his supporters. Mr Nambiar and Mr Veerappa are famous yesteryear movie villains, with the former being cast against MGR in many of the matinee idol's films.
Mr Dhinakaran also said that the E Palaniswami (EPS) government will "end in three months." Meanwhile, jubilant supporters of Mr Dhinakaran celebrated by distributing sweets and bursting crackers, while exuding confidence that their leader would triumph with a thumping margin.
(RK Nagar Bypoll Result: Independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran, who was sidelined from the AIADMK, has claimed victory over his rivals E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK and Marudhu Ganesh of the DMK after 3 rounds of counting)
TTV Dhinakaran has claimed victory after three rounds of counting in the RK Nagar by-election in which he leads AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan and DMK's Marudhu Ganesh by a sizeable margin. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Mr Dhinakaran said, "This is the best gift for the 1.5 crore party supporters" on the 30th death anniversary of party founder, the late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran, fondly addressed as MGR.
Speaking about the AIADMK's 'Two-leaves' symbol, which the Election Commission awarded to Team EPS and OPS, who represent the ruling AIADMK in the state, Mr Dhinakaran said, "We are the true AIADMK. A candidate determines the symbol. I have already said the 'Two Leaves' will be a success symbol only if it was with Puratchi Thalaivar (MGR) and Amma (Jayalalithaa). Will the people vote if it is handed over to MN Nambiar and PS Veerappa," he asked, amidst chuckles from his supporters. Mr Nambiar and Mr Veerappa are famous yesteryear movie villains, with the former being cast against MGR in many of the matinee idol's films.
Mr Dhinakaran also said that the E Palaniswami (EPS) government will "end in three months." Meanwhile, jubilant supporters of Mr Dhinakaran celebrated by distributing sweets and bursting crackers, while exuding confidence that their leader would triumph with a thumping margin.
(RK Nagar Bypoll Result: Independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran, who was sidelined from the AIADMK, has claimed victory over his rivals E Madhusudhanan of the AIADMK and Marudhu Ganesh of the DMK after 3 rounds of counting)