With the announcement of poll dates, the Govt cannot announce any new schemes; cannot make postings of officials; cannot transfer officials. Lot of allegations on the ruling party will be made by all other political parties. Use of "stickers" will end.
Today is "chandrashtamam" for Rishabha raasi. Hence, the DMK is at a disadvantageous position - as per one astrologer-friend.
On 8th Mr Vijayakanth will announce his decision on the alliance and number of seats his party would be contesting.
The BJP, Pattali Makkal Katchi, Marumalarchi DMK, the Two left parties, several smaller parties will be trying to finalise their poll strategy / alliance shortly.
It is already hot (weather).. It is going to be hotter. No doubt the ruling party will find the going tough.