DMK decides not to contest in R K Nagar by-poll

Chennai: M Karunanidhi, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief, has decided not to contest the by-elections that are to be held for the RK Nagar constituency on June 27 where chief minister J Jayalalithaa will be contesting. When asked the reason, he made a sarcastic dig at the democratic measures taken in the by-polls. “One can easily understand the manner with which the by-election will be conducted in the government of those who have enormous influence over judiciary and the Election Commission,” Karunanidhi said. He further said, “the DMK had witnessed how money played a role in the Srirangam by-election and the police remained indifferent to the excesses of the ruling partymen.”