While the three constituencies are expected to be declared vacant, speculations are rife that a few more AIADMK MLAs may also resign and join TVK. They may contest the by-elections on a TVK ticket.
Reacting sharply to Raja's "bent coconut tree" jibe, VCK said it did not grow at the mercy of other parties, while Stalin appealed to DMK members not to use harsh words as to hurt anyone.