The death of J Jayalalithaa led to a major political unrest in the state of Tamil Nadu as AIADMK General Secretary, VK Sasikala, is taking over as Chief Minister of the state after forcing O Panneerselvam to resign.
In a dramatic press conference outside J Jayalalithaa’s memorial at Marina Beach late on Tuesday evening, Panneerselvam claimed he was the chosen successor of the former Chief Minister, who died in December. Long after midnight, Sasikala, Jayalalithaa’s long-time companion, summoned lawmakers for a show of strength and announced that Panneerselvam would be expelled.
Here are the LIVE updates:
12:30
AIADMK MLAs meeting underway
An emergent meeting of the AIADMK MLAs here got underway under the leadership of party General Secretary V K Sasikala amidst a political turmoil triggered by the revolt of sacked Treasurer and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
11:45
Massive jolt to Sasikala, EC sends notice to AIADMK, seeking explanation on rules followed for interim Gen Secy
11:00
O Panneerselvam orders inquiry into the death of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
“Health queries regarding Amma were raised in recent past. It is the duty of the state government to inquire. Had recommended an inquiry commission,” O Panneerselvam said.
“I will prove my strength in the Assembly. Whoever extends support to Tamil people, we will accept it,” the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said
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I will withdraw the resignation if there is a situation like that: Panneerselvam said.
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