People chose me, not an accidental CM: EPS says in war of words with Stalin
With bye-polls to the Nanguneri and Vikravandi Assembly constituencies, Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami and DMK chief MK Stalin have been engaged in an intense war of words.
During the last stretch of campaigning, Stalin called Edappadi Palaniswami an accidental Chief Minister.
To which the CM responded saying he was chosen by the people.
Following the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year, the AIADMK survived the challenge to its government winning 9 seats in the bye-polls while the DMK won 13 seats.
He also pointed out that the internal feud within the party and now Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam falling out of favour.