Chennai, April 23 -- CPI Leader D Raja on Thursday expressed confidence in the victory of the DMK-led coalition and the defeat of the BJP amid the ongoing polling for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Speaking with the media after casting his vote, Raja urged the electorate to participate in the polling process in large numbers.

"I am a voter in Chennai city... I came and cast my vote. I appeal to all voters to come and exercise their right to vote. It's an important right in order to strengthen our democracy... I am of the view that the DMK-led coalition will win the elections and DMK will form the government," he said.

Further, regarding the West Bengal assembly elections, he expressed stern criticism towards the BJP and asserted th...