Read moreThe papers leaked to the media purportedly show the Sasikala-led AIADMK faction giving more than Rs 89.5 crore to seven ministers for distribution among RK Nagar voters and that they were allegedly given a target of 224,145 voters to bribe. The DMK’s working president, MK Stalin, has a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the list of ministers mentioned in the documents. This is not the first time that bribery has led to elections being postponed: During the 2016 assembly elections, the poll panel cancelled elections in Thanjavur and Aravakuruchi assembly seats, citing large-scale bribing of voters. A victory for Dinakaran would cement his and his aunt’s hold over the ruling party and potentially deal a body blow to OPS. A loss could encourage many within the party to raise their voice against the duo and result in mass desertions.

Source: Hindustan Times April 09, 2017 07:14 UTC