The ruling AIADMK today alleged there was a 'tacit understanding' between TTV Dinakaran and the opposition DMK to defeat it in the RK Nagar bypoll, in which the sidelined party leader emerged victorious.
Dhinakaran won the bypoll by a thumping margin of over 40,000 votes while DMK candidate N Maruthu Ganesh finished third, garnering 24,651 votes, in the process losing deposit. AIADMK’s E Madhusudanan came second.
Here are the 10 keys things to know about the man who turned the tide for Sasikala camp in Tamil Nadu today:
Sidelined AIADMK leader T.T.V. Dinakaran's remarks came as he established a considerable lead in the by-election for R.K.Nagar seat.
As the news about the CBI special court's verdict came, DMK cadres broke into celebrations across Tamil Nadu, bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets.
The by-poll was necessitated following the death of AIADMK leader and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on December 5, 2016, who represented the seat.
The bypoll has been dubbed as a report card of the 17-month-old AIADMK government, which itself underwent a tumultuous phase dominated by a rebellion and patch-up involving AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam.
The outcome of the by-election could serve as a report card of the ruling AIADMK which faced turbulence after late chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s death.
The election is also seen as a litmus test for the ruling party which is facing a barrage of opposition accusations including alleged corruption.
The AIADMK supremo spent 75 days in the Apollo hospital before breathing her last on December 5 last year.
Besides Dhinakaran, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, alleged middleman, Mallikarjuna, a long-time friend of Dhinakaran, and six others have been named as accused.
Jayalalithaa breathed her last on December 5, 2016 at the Apollo Hospital after being admitted for 75 days following prolonged illness.
Madhusudhanan will take on DMK's M Maruthu Ganesh and sidelined AIADMK leader T T V Dhinakaran.
Briefing reporters in the city on the deliberations of the meeting, CPI-M's state secretary G Ramakrishnan said the party has decided not to contest in the by-election and extend support to the DMK candidate.
A 37-year-old woman from Bengaluru had petitioned the Supreme Court claiming herself to be the daughter of Jayalalithaa.
Disallowing Sasikala group's plea, EC said the group headed by CM EPS has demonstrated overwhelming support among the members of the General Council.
“EC has given judgement in our favour, we are very happy. Majority of party workers supported us,” Tamil Nadu CM said.
TTV Dhinakaran said that the rituals have to be performed for three days and the priests went there yesterday but were denied permission by police.
The raid may enter third day as the searches are continuing in several premises. For the second consecutive day on Friday, Income Tax (I-T) officials continued their massive raids at around 140 premises.
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