DMK slams EC as it enforces model code of conduct ahead of TN polls
With opinion polls predicting the ruling party's rout in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, DMK chief M. Karunanidhi on Thursday hit out at the Election Commission (EC).
Withopinion pollspredicting the ruling party's rout in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, DMK chief M. Karunanidhi on Thursday hit out at theElection Commission(EC).
The chief minister accused the EC of causing an emergency like situation in the state to defeat him in the election as the commission went ahead with strict implementation of the model code of conduct ahead of the April 13 voting.
Peeved at the EC's restrictions on the use of money power, Karunanidhi said the actions and rules brought in by it have created a situation of undeclared emergency.
He also took a dig at Tamil actor Vijaykanth, who allegedly slapped his party colleague, saying he might even beat up the speaker of the assembly if elected.
Meanwhile, Karunanidhi's son M.K. Alagiri also complained about the withdrawal of police security from his Madurai residence. He said the EC and Madurai Police commissioner would be held responsible if his life or property was endangered.
Alagiri also suggested that these were mere ploys to stop his party alliance from winning and that he has already sent telegrams to the President, prime minister, home minister and the Lok Sabha speaker over the issue.