CHENNAI: A day after polling, a studied silence prevailed among political parties as leaders chose internal assessments and closed-door meetings, avoiding the spotlight. There were no public events or statements from the DMK and AIADMK. The parties went into a state of introspection, exhibiting neither confidence nor concern over the poll outcome. However, TVK president Vijay issued a statement, calling this the beginning and expressing confidence in victory.
DMK's Internal Review
Chief Minister M K Stalin held an informal meeting with party seniors and DMK candidates from Chennai to review voting patterns, cooperation between DMK functionaries and allies, and the possible impact of TVK. The discussions focused on understanding voter behavior and alliance dynamics.
AIADMK's Quiet Assessment
The AIADMK camp maintained total silence, with senior leaders taking a break after the grueling month-long campaign. The AIADMK general secretary, who was in Salem, met candidates from his party and allies in the district. He also had a brief interaction with BJP state vice president K P Ramalingam, who called on him. Later, he flew to Chennai for further discussions.
TVK's Optimism and Review
Vijay held internal meetings at his Chennai office with TVK seniors, where he reviewed booth-level data and regional performance. He issued a statement thanking voters, particularly youth and women, for turning out in large numbers to vote, describing it as 'shattering the barriers' set by other parties. He also thanked children for persuading their parents to support TVK.
Deserted Party Offices
Cadres of these parties also took a pause, with party offices wearing a deserted look after bustling with activity for the past few months. The quiet atmosphere reflected a period of reflection and strategic planning ahead of the final results.
