“Party workers should use the poll results to sharpen and equip themselves better by self-introspection.
See where you are, what you are doing and (understand) its consequences, realise that the words and deeds should be in consonance with the party ideals” Karunanidhi had said.
DMK, which contested all the 39 seats along with its allies - Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Puthiya Thamizhagam, IUML and Manidhaneya Makkal Katchi, drew a blank and its candidates faced the ignominy of being pushed to third and fourth places in several constituencies.