TN poll battle heats up as Sasikala leaves hospital
3 years, 10 months ago

TN poll battle heats up as Sasikala leaves hospital

Hindustan Times  

VK Sasikala on Sunday left a Bengaluru hospital in a car flaunting the flag of Tamil Nadu’s ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which has expelled her and refused to take her back into its fold, signalling her intent to fight the party leadership as the state gears up for another high-decibel election. Sasikala, a close associate of the late AIADMK leader and former chief minister J Jayalalithaa, appeared frail from inside the car, bowing to supporters who had gathered outside the hospital chanting Vazhga Chinnamma. Calling Sasikala’s nephew and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam chief TTV Dhinakaran an opportunist who tried to break the AIADMK, he said: “If he wants, he can submit a written apology seeking forgiveness for all his mistakes and to be accepted as a cadre. The leadership can take a call on his letter.” Dinakaran on Sunday shrugged off the use of the flag, stating that Sasikala was still “the general secretary of the AIADMK.” Just two months after Jayalaithaa’s demise in December 2016, the Sasikala faction of the party got into a bitter power struggle to oust O Panneerselvam as the chief minister.

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ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
5 days, 11 hours ago

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The Election Commission of India has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in Delhi in a hearing related to AIADMK’s two leaves symbol. This comes after the Madras high court on December 4 had directed the ECI to take a decision in four weeks …

'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls
6 months, 1 week ago

'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls

India TV News  

V K Sasikala, confidante of the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, declared on Sunday that the AIADMK is not finished despite recent electoral losses. Renewed efforts to lead AIADMK Following unsuccessful attempts to regain control of AIADMK, Sasikala addressed supporters, stating the time is ripe for her return. She reassured them of her commitment to unifying the party and regaining …

Sasikala moves Karnataka High Court challenging corruption case of getting extra facilities in Bengaluru prison
1 year, 6 months ago

Sasikala moves Karnataka High Court challenging corruption case of getting extra facilities in Bengaluru prison

The Hindu  

The former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala has moved the High Court of Karnataka challenging the cognisance of offence against her by a trial court in a corruption case against three staff members of Bengaluru Central Prison for providing preferential facilities illegally to her when she was lodged there for serving sentence in a corruption case against the former Tamil Nadu …

AIADMK goes to police to stop OPS using flag
1 year, 7 months ago

AIADMK goes to police to stop OPS using flag

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The rift between the Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam factions of the AIADMK that has witnessed several tussles at various forums took a new turn on Saturday as the former Minister and Party Organisational Secretary D Jayakumar approached the Director General of Police to seek police intervention in stopping the Panneerselvam group from using the party flag and …

Supreme Court verdict gives EPS faction virtual control of AIADMK ahead of Erode East byelection
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court verdict gives EPS faction virtual control of AIADMK ahead of Erode East byelection

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 15:13 IST A Supreme Court order on February 23 endorsing that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general council of July 11, 2022, was valid effectively gave the control of the party to former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The order comes just a few weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that the former …

Sasikala Needs A Strong Lever to Unite AIADMK, Rid Factionalism; Will EPS Let Her In?
2 years, 3 months ago

Sasikala Needs A Strong Lever to Unite AIADMK, Rid Factionalism; Will EPS Let Her In?

News 18  

J Jayalalithaa’s aide VK Sasikala has made a strong claim on Dravidian icon CN Annadurai’s birth anniversary on Thursday that she would arrive at the party headquarters “when the time is right”. Cut to now, Sasikala appears to be an outlying contender to Jayalalithaa’s party, always along the perimeter of the AIADMK’s inner circle totally under the thumb of Palaniswami. …

Tamil Nadu BJP ready to welcome ousted AIADMK leader Sasikala
2 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP ready to welcome ousted AIADMK leader Sasikala

India Today  

Days after expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Sasikala reignited speculation about returning to AIADMK, a Tamil Nadu BJP MLA on Wednesday, June 1 claimed that the party is ready to welcome her into BJP. MLA Nainar Nagendran has claimed that if AIADMK is not ready to induct Sasikala, BJP will happily do so. Tamil Nadu has …

Chennai court rejects Sasikala's plea to be AIADMK General Secretary
2 years, 8 months ago

Chennai court rejects Sasikala's plea to be AIADMK General Secretary

India Today  

The 4th Additional District Sessions Court in Chennai acknowledged a plea filed by AIADMK’s chief coordinator, O Panneerselvam and leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi Palaniswami, while dismissing a plea by VK Sasikala, late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's confidante. The petition filed by AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam and Joint Coordinator Edapadi K Palanisamy sought to dismiss VK Sasikala’s …

Jayalalithaa death probe panel exposes OPS' change of heart; Sasikala becomes 'Chinnamma' again
2 years, 9 months ago

Jayalalithaa death probe panel exposes OPS' change of heart; Sasikala becomes 'Chinnamma' again

India Today  

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam appeared before the Arumugasamy Commission, which was constituted to probe the death of former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK supremo, J Jayalalithaa. After a long meditation in front of ‘Amma’ memorial, OPS said that the spirit of Jayalalitha spoke with him and urged him to make sure that the party didn’t come under the grasp of …

Sasikala did not conspire against Jayalalithaa: AIADMK leader Panneerselvam tells inquiry panel
2 years, 9 months ago

Sasikala did not conspire against Jayalalithaa: AIADMK leader Panneerselvam tells inquiry panel

India Today  

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday told the Arumugasamy Commission that Sasikala, the expelled party leader, did not conspire against former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa. Appearing before the Jayalalithaa death inquiry panel, OPS said neither Sasikala nor her family conspired against Jayalalithaa, who died on December 5, 2016, due to cardiac arrest. OPS said he was grieved following a Bengaluru …

The Sasikala factor in Tamil Nadu politics
2 years, 9 months ago

The Sasikala factor in Tamil Nadu politics

The Hindu  

Even nearly five years after having lost the position of a pivot in the AIADMK, the sidelined former interim general secretary, V.K. Though the Sasikala factor was a subject of discussion even during the lifetime of former Chief Minister Jayalalaithaa, who regarded her a confidante, it has acquired a new dimension ever since Ms. Sasikala returned to Chennai from Bengaluru …

O Panneerselvam's brother expelled from AIADMK a day after meeting Sasikala
2 years, 9 months ago

O Panneerselvam's brother expelled from AIADMK a day after meeting Sasikala

India Today  

O Raja, AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam’s brother, was expelled from the party on Saturday, a day after he met VK Sasikala and held discussions with her over party related matters in Tamil Nadu's Thiruchendur town. In a joint statement, Panneerselvam and Edappadi K Palanisamy said that Raja was removed from the party’s primary membership for violating party discipline and working …

Panneerselvam takes part in AIADMK meeting where cadres seek Sasikala's return
2 years, 9 months ago

Panneerselvam takes part in AIADMK meeting where cadres seek Sasikala's return

India Today  

After a below average performance in the Tamil Nadu urban local body elections, several senior AIADMK leaders have been holding meetings in their districts to find out from cadres as to what led to such a loss. Syed Khan, Theni district secretary, stated that the AIADMK, which is a very big party, has never seen such a defeat. Party sources …

Sasikala has no connection with AIADMK: EPS rubbishes her claim of being party's general secretary
3 years, 2 months ago

Sasikala has no connection with AIADMK: EPS rubbishes her claim of being party's general secretary

India Today  

Reacting to VK Sasikala hoisting the AIADMK flag and anointing herself as general secretary, Tamil Nadu ex-CM Edapadi K Palanisamy on Wednesday said she has no connection with the party. On Tuesday, late CM J Jayalalitha's aide VK Sasikala wrote a letter to AIADMK cadres urging them to unite and fight to save Amma's legacy. On Sunday, Sasikala challenged the …

Sasikala Unveils Plaque Naming Her AIADMK Gen Secy. Kingmaker Eyeing Queen's Crown?
3 years, 2 months ago

Sasikala Unveils Plaque Naming Her AIADMK Gen Secy. Kingmaker Eyeing Queen's Crown?

News 18  

A stone plaque unveiled by AIADMK’s outlying contender VK Sasikala identifies her as the general secretary of the party, a bold claim by Jayalalithaa’s personal and political aide who is out of jail and making definitive attempts to take over the reins of the party. As for the AIADMK, the party’s general secretary position is sub-judice after a party cadre …

Sasikala has no right to hoist party flag, says AIADMK's Jayakumar
3 years, 2 months ago

Sasikala has no right to hoist party flag, says AIADMK's Jayakumar

India Today  

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Saturday hoisted the party flag and distributed sweets outside the MGR memorial in Chennai's T-Nagar to mark the occasion of the party's 50th anniversary. Terming her actions as 'illegal', AIADMK's D Jayakumar said Sasikala had no right to hoist the party flag. READ: TN civic polls: DMK maintains winning streak, AIADMK alleges ruling party …

Apprehensions in AIADMK over VK Sasikala's Grand Comeback Plan
3 years, 2 months ago

Apprehensions in AIADMK over VK Sasikala's Grand Comeback Plan

News 18  

The Opposition AIADMK, which was battered in the recent rural local body polls winning just two seats in the district panchayat unions, is now facing another major problem with the ousted general secretary of the party V. K. Sasikala trying to make a grandiose comeback. However, Sasikala after being released from the Bangalore central prison on January 27, 2021, was …

With VK Sasikala Set for Political Comeback, Here's a Look at Her Journey Since Her Release from Prison
3 years, 2 months ago

With VK Sasikala Set for Political Comeback, Here's a Look at Her Journey Since Her Release from Prison

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu political arena may witness a significant metamorphosis with the political comeback of VK Sasikala, the close aid of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. As the expelled AIADMK general secretary Sasikala is all set to re-establish her footing in the party, she is likely to visit Jayalalithaa’s memorial on October 16, ahead of AIADMK’s 50th anniversary on October …

Will She, Won't She: Sasikala Says Coming Soon to Set Party on 'Right Track'. Is AIADMK Ready for Challenge?
3 years, 2 months ago

Will She, Won't She: Sasikala Says Coming Soon to Set Party on 'Right Track'. Is AIADMK Ready for Challenge?

News 18  

Adding fuel to Tamil Nadu’s political fire, VK Sasikala — former aide of Jayalalithaa — is all set to make a political comeback as she announced that she could not “tolerate” the decline of her party AIADMK. After announcing ahead of the April 6 Assembly polls that she would stay away from politics, Sasikala said she could not see the …

TTV Dhinakaran, Sasikala have no right to talk about our party, says AIADMK leader Jayakumar
3 years, 4 months ago

TTV Dhinakaran, Sasikala have no right to talk about our party, says AIADMK leader Jayakumar

India Today  

D Jayakumar, senior leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a former Tamil Nadu minister, said on Thursday that ousted leader VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran have no stand in and right to talk about the AIADMK. This comes days after AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, the nephew of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s close aide VK …

Infighting in AIADMK? Shanmugam blames BJP for poll defeat, OPS supports alliance
3 years, 5 months ago

Infighting in AIADMK? Shanmugam blames BJP for poll defeat, OPS supports alliance

India Today  

Ahead of the party's district secretaries meeting on July 9, the speculations around infighting in the AIADMK has come to the surface again. AIADMK leader CVe Shanmugam triggered a war of words by blaming the alliance with the BJP for the party's loss in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. His statement saw an immediate response from senior party …

Sasikala's new audiotape hits AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 6 months ago

Sasikala's new audiotape hits AIADMK in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide VK Sasikala’s new audiotapes have surfaced. The new audiotape has a purported conversation between ousted AIADMK leader Sasikala and certain party members. The AIADMK recently lost the Tamil Nadu Assembly election to the MK Stalin-led DMK after two terms in power. Read | Sasikala hits out at senior AIADMK leaders, calls …

Explained: Sasikala indicates AIADMK return imminent; what this means for party, EPS, OPS
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Sasikala indicates AIADMK return imminent; what this means for party, EPS, OPS

Firstpost  

The perception of differences gained momentum recently after OPS and EPS issued separate statements on public issues, but joint statements on party matters Tamil Nadu politics saw a major upheaval on Tuesday after the release of audio tapes of a purported conversation between former Jayalalithaa aide VK Sasikala and certain members of the AIADMK. Indeed, Sasikala had, after making her …

No need to worry, will retrieve AIADMK, says Sasikala after party passes resolution warning cadres
3 years, 6 months ago

No need to worry, will retrieve AIADMK, says Sasikala after party passes resolution warning cadres

India Today  

The AIADMK on Monday expelled 16 members of the party and passed a resolution calling for action against any member who speaks with Sasikala, a close aide of J Jayalalithaa. The audio clip was released a day after a resolution was passed in a meeting of top AIADMK leaders, seeking disciplinary action and to expel those who speak with Sasikala. …

AIADMK passes resolution to expel anyone who speaks with Sasikala
3 years, 6 months ago

AIADMK passes resolution to expel anyone who speaks with Sasikala

India Today  

In a meeting held to select Assembly Deputy leader and Assembly Whip, a resolution has been passed seeking disciplinary action and to expel anyone, who speaks with Sasikala. The party took the decision after hearing AIADMK-ousted interim general secretary VK Sasikala's audio clip, where she converses with AIADMK cadres, mostly lamenting about the party's condition assuring that she will return …

No Place for Sasikala, Her Kin in AIADMK, Says Palaniswami
3 years, 6 months ago

No Place for Sasikala, Her Kin in AIADMK, Says Palaniswami

News 18  

AIADMK top leader K Palaniswami on Friday asserted that the party’s stand is that V K Sasikala and her family have no place in it and rebutted claims of differences with party coordinator O Panneerselvam. The former Chief Minister said he had no differences with his party colleague O Panneerselvam “Sasikala is not a member of the AIADMK and has …

How Sasikala is Tamil Nadu politics' constant disruptor
3 years, 6 months ago

How Sasikala is Tamil Nadu politics' constant disruptor

India Today  

Four months after her release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara prison after serving a four-year sentence for her ill-gotten wealth, Vivekanandan Krishnaveni Sasikala, 66, seems eager to clamber back onto Tamil Nadu’s political stage. Sasikala’s grand return to Chennai on January 31—in a car bearing an AIADMK flag—created a stir about her emerging as a significant player in the state’s politics …

Sasikala's name 'deleted' from voters list, says her counsel
3 years, 8 months ago

Sasikala's name 'deleted' from voters list, says her counsel

India TV News  

The name of V K Sasikala, a confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, has been 'removed' from the voters list and it is an 'injustice,' her legal counsel said in Chennai on Monday. As Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on Tuesday, the name of Sasikala, which figured in the Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, was deleted, N …

Sasikala’s name ‘deleted’ from voters list, says her counsel
3 years, 8 months ago

Sasikala’s name ‘deleted’ from voters list, says her counsel

The Hindu  

The name of V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, has been ‘removed’ from the voters list and it is an ‘injustice,’ her legal counsel said in Chennai on Monday. As Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on Tuesday, the name of Ms. Sasikala, which figured in the Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, was deleted, N …

Sasikala’s Dramatic Rise to Power in Tamil Nadu Has Come to a Stop, But Only for Now
3 years, 9 months ago

Sasikala’s Dramatic Rise to Power in Tamil Nadu Has Come to a Stop, But Only for Now

News 18  

What made Sasikala tick and why J. Jayalalithaa considered her indispensable, we will never know. It was Sasi not Jaya who negotiated with political parties, struck deals with allies, broke opposition front and brought several parties into Jaya’s fold, using money power and resources. Meanwhile, Jaya and Sasi and the latter’s family faced various cases filed by the Income Tax …

Tamil Nadu polls: What Sasikala’s Announcement to Quit Politics Means for AIADMK
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu polls: What Sasikala’s Announcement to Quit Politics Means for AIADMK

News 18  

“This is a crucial election for all of us… if we win this election, no power can shake the AIADMK,” thundered Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palanisamy on Thursday morning, about 12 hours after ‘Chinnamma’ VK Sasikala announced that she would retire from politics. In the 2017 civil suit, they claimed that chief minister Palanisamy, or EPS, and his deputy …

Sasikala Quits Politics: Who is 'Chinnamma', Close Aide of Jayalalithaa Who Wanted to be CM?
3 years, 9 months ago

Sasikala Quits Politics: Who is 'Chinnamma', Close Aide of Jayalalithaa Who Wanted to be CM?

News 18  

On Wednesday night, a veteran politician and former AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala reportedly quit politics, days ahead of the Legislative Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu. The announcement comes a week after Sasikala, who recently returned to Tamil Nadu in February after her stint in prison, asked the “true” loyalists of former AIADMK leader and former chief minister Jayalalithaa to …

Sasikala announces retirement from politics ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
3 years, 9 months ago

Sasikala announces retirement from politics ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

India TV News  

In a big development in Tamil Nadu politics ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections in the state, expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala — a close aide of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa — on Wednesday announced "she will stay away from politics," but would pray for the "golden rule" of the late party supremo. Sasikala asked all true supporters …

AIADMK, Sasikala stake claim to Jaya’s legacy ahead of polls
3 years, 10 months ago

AIADMK, Sasikala stake claim to Jaya’s legacy ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, its expelled leader VK Sasikala and breakaway faction Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam staked their claims to the legacy of J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday, the 73rd birth anniversary of the late chief minister, ahead of crucial assembly elections. Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala after paying floral tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief …

On Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary, Sasikala asks Amma's followers to unite against 'common enemy' DMK
3 years, 10 months ago

On Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary, Sasikala asks Amma's followers to unite against 'common enemy' DMK

India Today  

VK Sasikala, a close confidante of late J Jayalalithaa, paid floral tributes to late Jayalalithaa on her 73rd birth anniversary at her Chennai residence on Wednesday. Urging followers of Jayalalithaa to come together, the expelled AIADMK leader said they should unite against ‘common enemy’ DMK in the upcoming assembly election in Tamil Nadu. Chennai: Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala pays …

Sasikala Factor: AIADMK Asks Cadres to Take Vow in 'Amma's Name' to Guard Party
3 years, 10 months ago

Sasikala Factor: AIADMK Asks Cadres to Take Vow in 'Amma's Name' to Guard Party

News 18  

Wary of the V K Sasikala factor, the AIADMK on Monday asked its cadres to take a pledge, in the name of J Jayalalithaa on the former chief minister's birth anniversary on February 24 by lighting a lamp in their houses, to guard the party. Their call to cadres assumes significance against the background of the recent return of expelled …

How Sasikala has spiced up Tamil Nadu election that she can't contest
3 years, 10 months ago

How Sasikala has spiced up Tamil Nadu election that she can't contest

India Today  

Considering a request from VK Sasikala, a Chennai court has agreed to hear her petition challenging her expulsion from the AIADMK on March 15. Her camp has dismissed EPS’s claim saying the EPS-OPS combine did not have the power to expel Sasikala after she had been elected as the AIADMK general secretary by the vote of all party functionaries. The …

V.K. Sasikala | A shadow in search of eminence
3 years, 10 months ago

V.K. Sasikala | A shadow in search of eminence

The Hindu  

There was a time when no one bothered to find out who V.K. Now, fresh from a four-year term in prison, following her conviction for her role in the amassing of unexplained wealth during Jayalalithaa’s first term as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister between 1991 and 1996, Ms. Sasikala’s personality, her motivations and aspirations draw attention and analysis. Ms. Sasikala’s firm …

Unease in AIADMK as Sasikala returns to Tamil Nadu
3 years, 10 months ago

Unease in AIADMK as Sasikala returns to Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

There is unease in AIADMK as VK Sasikala returned to Chennai from Bengaluru after a 23-hour road-show early on Tuesday morning amid some party leaders saying that keeping her out could be detrimental for party prospects in forthcoming elections. Palaniswami on Tuesday said, “some people are plotting to split the AIADMK to help the evil force of the DMK” during …

As Sasikala Returns To TN, TTV Dhinakaran Expresses Hope About Her Contesting Upcoming Election
3 years, 10 months ago

As Sasikala Returns To TN, TTV Dhinakaran Expresses Hope About Her Contesting Upcoming Election

ABP News  

Chennai: Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala arrived in the capital city of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after serving a four-year jail term in a corruption case and also undergoing treatment for Covid-19. Her nephew and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader TTV Dhinakaran, said that his efforts to "retrieve" AIADMK will continue and emphasised the aim was to ensure that DMK …

VK Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hour road trip from Bengaluru, accorded grand welcome
3 years, 10 months ago

VK Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hour road trip from Bengaluru, accorded grand welcome

Firstpost  

Before reaching home, she visited the residence of AIADMK founder and late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran at Ramapuram and paid floral tributes to his portrait Chennai: Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday arrived here, 23 hours after her departure from Bengaluru, where she had served a four-year jail term in a corruption case and also underwent treatment for COVID-19. …

‘Rajinikanth Said..’: Dhinakaran Reveals Superstar was Among First Callers to Check on Aunt Sasikala
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Rajinikanth Said..’: Dhinakaran Reveals Superstar was Among First Callers to Check on Aunt Sasikala

News 18  

Chennai: Just minutes after Sasikala returned to Chennai, TTV Dhinakaran, AMMK deputy general secretary and nephew of Sasikala, said superstar Rajinikanth had called to enquire about her health. The AMMK has been formed only to retake AIADMK and form an Amma government and we are working towards that end,” said Dhinakaran Dhinakaran claimed that several people from AIADMK are in …

22-hour Ride Home, Wave of Supporters and AIADMK Flag; The Return of 'Slave of Love' Sasikala
3 years, 10 months ago

22-hour Ride Home, Wave of Supporters and AIADMK Flag; The Return of 'Slave of Love' Sasikala

News 18  

Chennai: The usual six-hour ride from Bengaluru to Chennai took a little more than 22 hours for former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide VK Sasikala. Since she entered the Tamil Nadu border around 9:00 am on Monday, she was stopped at various places on her way to Chennai by none other than AIADMK cadres who garlanded her, …

Sasikala announces return to Tamil Nadu politics
3 years, 10 months ago

Sasikala announces return to Tamil Nadu politics

Hindustan Times  

Spelling more trouble for the already jittery All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, expelled general secretary V K Sasikala, a close aide to the late party supremo J Jayalalithaa, returned to Chennai with fanfare on Monday, announced her return to politics and urged the party cadre to unite to take on common foe M.K. Sasikala’s release from prison and her …

Sasikala announces return to TN politics
3 years, 10 months ago

Sasikala announces return to TN politics

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Spelling more trouble for the already jittery All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, expelled general secretary V K Sasaikla, a close aide to the late party supremo J Jayalalithaa, returned to Chennai with fanfare on Monday, announced her return to politics and urged the party cadre to unite to take on common foe M.K. Sasikala’s release from prison and …

As Sasikala Returns to Tamil Nadu After Four Years, AIADMK Says She Has No Link with Party
3 years, 10 months ago

As Sasikala Returns to Tamil Nadu After Four Years, AIADMK Says She Has No Link with Party

News 18  

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled. The AIADMK has recently petitioned the Tamil Nadu police seeking to restrain ‘non-members’ of the party from using …

Why return of Sasikala makes AIADMK nervous in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 10 months ago

Why return of Sasikala makes AIADMK nervous in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Sasikala is back in Tamil Nadu and its politics as the state is going to witness assembly elections a couple of months down the line. Sasikala returned to Tamil Nadu on Monday to a grand reception by supporters and a nervy reaction from the ruling AIADMK, a party she controlled as former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s aide. The …

Will meet you all soon, enter full-fledged politics, says Sasikala in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 10 months ago

Will meet you all soon, enter full-fledged politics, says Sasikala in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has set the ball rolling for a tumultuous poll year for her former party. Released from jail months before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, former CM J Jayalalithaa’s close aid, Sasikala, has announced that she will return to ‘full-fledged’ politics soon. Talking to the media in Tamil Nadu on Monday, Sasikala said, “Will meet you …

Sasikala returns to Tamil Nadu after 4 years to grand reception
3 years, 10 months ago

Sasikala returns to Tamil Nadu after 4 years to grand reception

India Today  

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case. Sasikala, a close aide of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa, crossed into Tamil Nadu at Athipalli in Krishnagiri district bordering Karnataka, around 10 am as her supporters broke …

Ahead of Sasikala's Arrival, AIADMK Tells Cadre to Stay United, Pitches for EPS as Chief Ministerial Pick
3 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of Sasikala's Arrival, AIADMK Tells Cadre to Stay United, Pitches for EPS as Chief Ministerial Pick

News 18  

Ahead of VK Sasikala’s arrival in Chennai, the AIADMK on Saturday held a meeting at the party’s headquarters to urge the cadre to remain united and fight the state elections. The AIADMK meeting comes in the midst of a statement made by Sasikala’s nephew TTV Dhinakaran who told reporters that his aunt will certainly redeem AIADMK from EPS. Anticipating the …

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