Exit polls: Forced opinion, says Palaniswami; Stalin 'not bothered'

All exit polls for the state predict a massive swing towards the DMK while NDA-ally AIADMK is projected to face dwindling electoral fortunes

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DMK working president MK Stalin, MDMK founder Vaiko, VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan and TNCC president S Thirunavukkarasar address the media after DMK organised an all-party meet over recent bus fare hike, in Chennai | PTI

T E Narasimhan Chennai

3 min read Last Updated : May 20 2019 | 2:53 PM IST

The Dravidian parties, both ruling and opposition, in Tamil Nadu said they are not bothered about the exit poll numbers.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling AIADMK Joint Coordinator K.Palaniswami on Monday termed the exit polls 'forced opinion’. AIADMK had joined hands with the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections.

Exit polls on Sunday predicted that the DMK-led alliance will sweep Tamil Nadu.

Speaking to reporters in Salem, Palaniswami said, “In 2016 assembly elections, polls predicted my defeat but I won. The AIADMK won 10 seats in Salem. So, who will win, will be known on May 23. The AIADMK-led