Bypolls : Whistle blows louder as ruling TVK poised to win both the seats, DMK and AIADMK in close race for 2nd spot

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The sound of blowing the Whistle (TVK poll symbol) grew louder as the ruling TVK of Vijay is on the cusp of winning both the Reserved Assembly seats of Madurantakam and Dharapuram, with its candidates -- both former AIADMK MLAs -- establishing unassailable leads over their DMK rivals as counting of votes polled in October 6 by-elections progressed on Friday. The victory, which was now almost confirmed, with take the TVK's strength in the 234-member House to 109. It had won 108 in April polls, but Chief Minister Vijay, who got elected from two seats, vacated…