DMK's Big Lead In Tamil Nadu Local Body Polls Amid Cheating Claim | Read

DMK chief MK Stalin has claimed victory in ongoing local body elections in Tamil Nadu, declaring his party had won "despite ruling party's (the AIADMK) anarchy and misuse of power". Mr Stalin, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the state, also said the results had "proven people's power strong enough to win against any excesses". The DMK's Dayanidhi Maran, a three-time Lok Sabha MP, also claimed victory, referring to the results as a "referendum on CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) and NRC (National Register of Citizens)".