The swiftness with which the ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth-led DMDK faltered after its 2011 moment of glory serves as a cautionary tale for the ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. We explain.
Over the last five decades, the Dravidian parties have alternated power without any interruption. This streak seems set to end, with the TVK leading in 110 of 234 seats at 1 pm.