Complete Coverage of Jayalalithaa's RK Nagar Campaign

This is an election which would bid a goodbye to all those who have been hindering progress, the Tamil Nadu CM said.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa campaigned in RK Nagar Assembly constituency for the by-election on June 27.

>>LIVE UPDATES 08.56 PM: Jayalalithaa reaches her Poes Garden residence 08.28 PM: Jayalalithaa completes her campaign and leaves RK Nagar constituency 08. 17 PM:  Jaya passing through Korukkupet 08.16 PM: Jaya concludes her speech and leaves Ennore Highway junction. She is passing through a sea of humanity. 08.16 PM: "As a prelude to the 2016 Assembly elections, you should elect me with thumping margin," she said. Jayalalithaa gives a detailed account on the welfare measures being given to Muslims and Christian communities 08.15 PM: Loan with subsidy is being given to Adi Dravida youth for self employment, she said. 08.15 PM: "Over 33 lakh was given as subsidy for buying boats in this constituency." 08.15 PM: "27192 fishermen in RK Nagar constituency benefited by the scheme implemented by the state government," she said. 08.15 PM: Jayalalithaa highlights welfare measures for fishermen community including the upgradation of Kasimedu harbour at a cost of over Rs. 75 crore 08.14 PM: Free bus pass, comprehensive medical insurance scheme, Amma canteens, Amma salt, Amma mineral water and Amma scheme by Revenue dept etc are some of the schemes highlighted by her 08.13 PM: Jayalalithaa starts listing the welfare measures for the people 08.12 PM: "The prayers you have offered to the almighty for my return as CM again is immeasurable. The bypoll is not the one you desire. This is not a bypoll. This is an election which would bid a goodbye to all those who have been hindering progress," Jaya said. 08.10 PM: Jayalalithaa begins her speech at the second and concluding point 7:50 PM: Jayalalithaa arrives at Ennore Highway junction 7:42 PM: She is now passing through Tondiarpet, showing victory symbol to the public. 7:37 PM: Jaya completes her speech at first point and heads to second point amid dense crowd. 7:34 PM: "CPI MLAs had praised AIADMK Government and me in the State Assembly. But since they have fielded a candidate against me, they level charged against my Government," she said. 7:30 PM: "1607 poor girls received marriage assistance, 14 new bus routes have been introduced, 10 Amma Canteens functioning in RK Nagar constituency, drinking water works have been set up to the tune of Rs 242 crore," Jaya mentions in her speech.

7:22 PM: "We have augumented electricity generation. Over 14,000 EB connections have been given during the past four years in RK Nagar constituency alone," Jaya says. She also lists out the welfare measures implemented for all sections of people in the constituency. 7:20 PM: Jaya gives a long list of welfare measures being implemented over the past 4 years. 7:17 PM:

7:10 PM: Jayalalithaa's says, "This by-poll is forced due to political sabotage. Opposition parties are reeling out so many reasons for not contesting this by-poll. I don't want to seek votes by highlighting the faults of others. I seek votes from you on the basis of the performance of the AIADMK Government." 7:10 PM: Jayalalithaa beings speech at Tiruvotriyur High Road. 7:09 PM: Overwhelming enthusiasm among women. Jaya is nearing the first point where she will be speaking. 7:05 PM: Fisherwomen welcome Jaya with poornakumbham (pot with a large base and small mouth, large enough to hold a coconut) at New Washermanpet. 7:01 PM: Women throng both sides of roads in large numbers, raise slogans like 'Puratchi Thalavi Vaazgha' (hailing her, wishing for her long life). 6:53 PM: Prasadams from Tiruchendur Murugan temple and Eachanaari Vinayak temple given to Jaya. 6:52 PM: People welcome Jaya with Padaga dance Poornakumbham. 6:50 PM:

6:46 PM: Jaya arrives near MGR statue at Royapuram from where she will begin her campaign. Thousands of cadre continue to cheer her. 6:45 PM: Jaya enters RK Nagar constituency, while passing through Royapuram. 6:40 PM: Scores of party cadre and public give rousing reception to Jaya. 6:40 PM: Jayalalithaa's convoy crosses Chennai Collectorate. Likely to reach first meeting point in 20 minutes. 6:38 PM: Score of supporters flank both sides of the road to get a glimpse of the TN CM. 6:30 PM: Jayalalithaa leaves her residence to campaign in RK Nagar for the upcoming by-elections. Large number of cadres cheer her as she leaves her residence. 6:15 PM: AIADMK women cadre waiting for Jayalalithaa outside Poes Garden.