Rebellion

Election time is when you see people switching from one party to another because they weren't awarded seats. This election is no different and all parties seem to face this problem. The ADMK MLA from Nagercoil, Austin resigned from the primary membership of the party and decided to contest as an Independent. Also actor T Rajendran who was earlier supporting the ADMK is very angry at being denied a ticket, has also decided to contest as an Independent. Meanwhile, the situation in DMK seems even worse. DMK MLA from Tiruvarur, Asokan has switch over to ADMK at being denied a ticket. Meanwhile, Cuddalore DMK strongman AG Sampath also resigned because his seat was allot to the PMK. Another party facing strong dissidence is the Congress. Fearful of a split within the ranks, the party has decided against announcing the names of candidates. Already the party witnessed clashes between R Manohar and former MLA Chellakumar. Chellakumar has since then been suspended from the party. Expect more problems when the Congress announces the candidates in a few days time.

Simran campaigning for ADMK?

With no offers coming her way in the film industry, actress Simran surprised many by meeting with TN Chief Minister Jayalalitha yesterday. Accompanied by her new born son and her husband Deepak Bagga, she met Jayalalitha during her campaign stop in Vizhupuram and pledged support for the ADMK alliance. The press also carries report that Simran might go on a 20-day whirlwind campaign for the ADMK front in Tamil Nadu. Looks like an election time treat for people in TN…