Dhinakaran being presented a sceptre at the public meeting to mark MGR birth centenary celebration in Melur near Madurai on Monday. | Photo Credit: R. Ashokmore-inApart from the presence of at least 20 MLAs, six MPs and a section of party functionaries, the birth centenary celebration of the late Chief Minister M.G. Dhinakaran in Melur near here on Monday also turned out to be a display of his strength. Gauging the enthusiasm of the crowd, Mr. Dhinakaran questioned whether similar enthusiasm was seen in the MGR birth centenary celebrations attended by Mr. Palaniswami in Madurai. “Hence, those in power should act to strengthen the party instead of dividing it against the will of cadre,” he said.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2017 00:33 UTC