With less than 1% vote share, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to leave a mark on the RK Nagar bypoll. So poor was the national party's performance that even NOTA (None of the Above) option polled higher number of votes than the BJP. BJP had fielded Karu Nagarajan, the party's state unit secretary, as its candidate for the bypoll.
It's a victory for all. This government will not be here for two more months. Two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with Amma. But now it's with villains, how can they win
RK Nagar election result: TTV Dhinakaran's supporters celebrate after his victory
Chennai: TTV Dhinakaran's supporters celebrate after his victory in #RKNagarByPoll pic.twitter.com/G4TTe4a7fg
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Dhinakaran takes huge lead; claims victory
Rival AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran today surged ahead with a significant lead against AIADMK and DMK candidates in the RK Nagar bypoll, and claimed victory from the prestigious segment represented by late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
A beaming Dhinakaran told reporters in Madurai, "We are the true AIADMK...people of RK Nagar have elected Amma's successor".
The election result shows who the true leader of AIADMK is. After MGR, it was Amma and after her, it is TTV. Once he (Dhinakaran) enters the assembly, MLAs will have no choice but come to his side.
Official Round 12 numbers: AIADMK - 2808, DMK - 1437, TTV Dhinakaran - 5,969 votes
* Dhinakaran takes round 12 too by a margin of 3,161 votes.
* His total lead across 12 rounds over E Madhusudhanan now stands at 29,539 votes.
* Dhinakaran has polled 60,284 votes, AIADMK'S Madhusudhanan has 30,745 votes and DMK has 15,918 votes.
Round 11: Latest figures
Dhinakaran has secured what could eventually turn out to be a comfortable and, potentially, winning lead at the end of 11 rounds of counting
* AIADMK - 2370, DMK - 1466, Dhinakaran - 5,507 votes
* Dhinakaran clinches round 11 counting by 3,137 votes
* Total lead after 11 rounds of counting for Dhinakaran is 26,378 votes
As sidelined AIADMK leader and independent candidate TTV Dhinakaran established a clear lead in the RK Nagar byelection, the DMK on Sunday said democracy has lost in the assembly constituency and money power has won. "Money has eaten all DMK votes. In RK Nagar constituency, money power has won and democracy has lost," said.
TTV Dhinakaran pays floral tribute to late AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran on his 30th death anniversary at MGR memorial in Marina Beach #Chennai pic.twitter.com/mcMp9jiHoH
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I am an independent candidate for namesake but all party (AIADMK) workers are with me. I also have Amma's wishes.
RK Nagar was represented by 'Amma'. The thumping majority which the voters have given is an indication where the party symbol and the party will remain. I thank the people of RK Nagar & party workers who have shown massive support for me.
RK Nagar bypoll: Dhinakaran close to finishing post, stakes claim for AIADMK mantle
Belying early projections that the real battle was between the ruling AIADMK and the main opposition DMK, independent candidate and rebel leader TTV Dhinakaran sprang a surprise on Sunday, racing ahead in one of the most high-profile and expensive byelection ever. He is all set for a dramatic victory in the RK Nagar bypoll.
TTV Dhinakaran supporters celebrate outside his residence in Chennai
TTV Dhinakaran supporters celebrate outside his residence in Chennai after early trends pic.twitter.com/oOtMhM6v6c
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