J Jayalalithaa, whose AIADMK bucked a 32-year-old trend in Tamil Nadu by storming back to power, is expected to take her oath on May 23.
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“Watch for the results, they will be out in two days time, it will tell you which party will win and form the government”, Jayalalitha had said with a smug expression on her face. Ms Jayalalithaa’s win is historic as she defied a distinct pattern of an anti-incumbency vote in replicating her political mentor MGR’s feat.
In contrast to widespread expectations that it may seize power, the DMK-Congress alliance was leading only in 86 constituencies, far short of the half-way mark of 117.
“I wish you all success in your mission to make Tamil Nadu Numero Uno State”, Dr Rosaiah said.
Sun TV shares had gained sharply over the last few days on hopes of a DMK victory in Tamil Nadu.
Among key party members in the state, BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan was trailing in Virugambakkam constituency, around 36,000 votes behind the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate. As of 09.40 a.m., the AIADMK was leading in 101 seats, while opposition DMK-Congress combine was ahead in 68 seats in Tamil Nadu.
Jayalalitha’s party in a lead with more than 5000 votes in R.K. Nagar constituency.
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“Under your dynamic leadership and determination to serve the people above self, Tamil Nadu is set to lead the Nation in all spheres once again”, the Governor said, according to an official release. Ms Jayalalithaa leading the Tamil Nadu Assembly, resolving repeatedly and unanimously demanding worldwide investigation on Eezham Tamil genocide and referendum for Tamil Eelam, has made an global impact against the stand of New Delhi and Washington complicit in the genocide.
