Thalaivar on a sticky wicket

Gowri, who runs a cycle repair shop, is an ardent supporter of Amma. She began speaking after teasing Indra, "I have always been a supporter of Amma though my husband supported Udaya Sooryan. Now, these people also understand what Amma has done. I live on the next street. Amma walked through knee-deep water, spoke to people who were stranded, and gave them food until the water receded."

Indra agreed. "Yes, we got food from the Muthal Amaichar’s (Chief Minister's) party. The people we elected didn't even bother to come here and ask us what we wanted. They came just two days ago and asked if we had water and electricity. We shouted at the man who came here. After five years, it was the first time someone from the DMK had come. Do they think we are fools?"

Also See: 'Ideology, electoral alliance separate'