Murasu Symbol allotted to DMDK

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kalagam started by Tamil film actor Vijaykanth was allotted the "Murasu" symbol by the Election Commission. It must be noted that DMDK has been pressing the Election Commission for quite sometime now for allotting the Murasu symbol. The allotment of the symbol should come as a relief for Vijaykanth since there are at least three candidates with the same name contesting as independents from Viruddachalam assembly constituency. Else where, the Dalit Panthers of India (DPI), which is contesting as part of the ADMK led DPF alliance, has been allotted the "Bell" symbol.

Sonia campaigns for DPA

Congress President Sonia Gandhi campaigned for the DPA alliance in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. She addressed a gathering at the Island grounds in Chennai sharing the dais with DMK chief M Karunanidhi. Sonia launched a blistering attack on the Jayalalitha led government and asked the people to remove the autocratic regime. She also highlighted the achievements of the UPA government at the center. She also thanked the people of TN for voting decisively for the UPA alliance in the previous Lok Sabha elections. For his part, Karunanidhi spoke highly of the great sacrifices Sonia Gandhi has made in the past. He was also critical about the ADMK government at the state and told voters that this election was a battle between "autocracy and democracy". Sonia Gandhi also addressed a campaign meeting at the Uppalam grounds in Pondicherry. Chief Minister N Rangaswamy and senior leaders of the Congress in the Union Territory were also present.

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