Tirupattur, April 8 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi on Wednesday described the ongoing Jolarpet Assembly bye-election as "an election to safeguard the self-respect of Tamil Nadu," asserting that the contest transcends a mere battle between political parties.

Addressing a gathering at Pudupettai Sandhaimedu near Natrampalli in Tirupattur district, Kanimozhi, who is also a Member of Parliament, campaigned in support of DMK candidate Kavitha. She interacted with the public and sought votes for the party.

Speaking against opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, Kanimozhi alleged, "He meets the public only during elections and remains absent for the rest of the five-year term. His routine involves trav...