Arukutty was one of the notable leaders of ADMK and his political switchover to the DMK is expected to significantly aid the latter in its growth in the ADMK's stronghold.
With Vijayakanth's ill health, the party's internal crisis, plummeting base, and lack of strong leadership, DMDK is now turning heads as the people are watching over what's next for the party.
DMK has been assaying to build a strong base by breaking ADMK's citadel. Arukutty's switchover to DMK is expected to serve the party's objective in the west.
On Sunday, Chennai and its suburbs had rainy dusk with incessant rainfall and thunderstorms. The sudden downpour has caused major disruption and several areas in the city were waterlogged.
On the day of event, May 22-23, 2018, the police were reported that based on orders issued by three deputy tasildars, which ended with the killing of 12 people on May 22 and another one on May 23.