TN political crisis continues as Sasikala meets MLAs again on Sunday: As it happened
Amidst the intense power struggle within ruling AIADMK, the O Panneerselvam camp on Sunday got a boost with three more MPs extending support to the Chief Minister.
#WATCH: #VKSasikala breaks down while addressing AIADMK MLAs at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/t5BYySbqwQ
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Shedding crocodile tears,passing new remarks every day is not going to help. Will prove everything in assembly: Panneerselvam on Sasikala
Deepa (Jayalalithaa's niece) was not allowed to even see Amma's body? Why?: Panneerselvam
Only Amma stood by me all these years.Telling this for the 1st time,I was subjected to harassment & torture all these years: Panneerselvam
I have a question. Yesterday #VKSasikala went to Kuvathur (where MLAs are staying at Golden Bay resort). Why did she go?: Panneerselvam
Many party cadres not even in Chennai, are voicing their opinion against Sasikala assuming charge as TN CM: Panneerselvam
Even today many party MLAs are contacting me and telling, for each MLA there are four 'gundas' sitting: Panneerselvam
That day I took a pledge, that I will safeguard the organisation she has left behind, till my last breath: Sasikala
After becoming Gen secy,I went to Amma's memorial but couldn't get out of there,magnetic power didn't let me go away: Sasikala breaks down
We must pledge for our victory, after which we will visit Amma's memorial and dedicate it to her: Sasikala
I will achieve everything if you all stand firmly behind me, I wont move away, I will be firm as I have been with 'Amma': Sasikala
Portrait of Amma has to be installed in state assembly to show gratitude. Some people with us don't want it to happen: Sasikala
We will form the Govt, will then visit Amma's memorial & take a photograph, will show it to the world then. This is our pledge: Sasikala
Panneerselvam who was a minister for so long, is today all out to destroy. It is same as hitting your eye with your own finger: Sasikala
Nobody can even touch this party and Govt: Sasikala
Sasikala breaks down while addressing AIADMK MLAs at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur.
You all are aware as to what extent our opponents have gone against us, we must stay together and foil their evil attempts: VK Sasikala
Opposition parties are spreading rumours. Party MLAs are not locked up: Sasikala.
We are working on it: Sasikala on being asked if she would protest if not invited to form government.
Party workers, and forces now opposing us will not succeed in their attempts, won't let it happen: Sasikala at Golden Bay resort.
Please wait and see our next move, says Sasikala.
Let it come, I will see: Sasikala when asked about the pending verdict in DA case.
You can see truth that non of our MLAs have been forcibly kept here, we are living here as a family: Sasikala.
#WATCH: VK Sasikala at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar meeting was held yesterday as well. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/jJ5syef0rj
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Heavy Police deployment outside Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, meeting underway between Sasikala and MLAs.
"O. Panneerselvam, Amma's only political heir" -posters put up outside #OPanneerselvam's residence in Chennai. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/nB9ZcffC1a
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Meeting between VK Sasikala and MLAs begin at Golden Bay resort in Tamil Nadu.
VK Sasikala reaches Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well
#TamilNadu: VK Sasikala reaches Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well. pic.twitter.com/Vvqcu3JA0i
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
34 years she was with Amma. How is it possible? Blind allegation that Sasikala was behind death of Jayalalithaa: Piramila
Many leaders are constantly changing sides and statements. For political gains, they are damaging credibility of the party: R Piramila Visagan
Many leaders are constantly changing sides and statements.For political gains, they are damaging credibility of the party:R Piramila Visagan pic.twitter.com/kfBF600PjV
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Sasikala still holds majority of MLAs. We're sure that she only will carry forward legacy of periamma: Piramila
Reports floating that Chinamma has done something to Periamma? Totally unacceptable. Nothing of this sort can happen between them. Chinamma always used to see to it that political pressure and tensions do not even touch Jayalalithaa, took everything on her: R Piramila
Chinamma was a close companion of J Jayalalithaa. Both shared a healthy relationship: R Piramila Visagan, who served as nurse to Jayalalithaa in 2001
Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee tells News18, "Tamil Nadu Governor can defer the swearing-in but not indefinitely"
Very difficult for a woman to be in politics, have not experienced it just now but earlier too with Amma: VK Sasikala tells ANI
Very difficult for a woman to be in politics, have not experienced it just now but earlier too with Amma: VK Sasikala #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/qGHJS1XB7z
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
We believe in democracy,all MLAs are with me, will interact with them. You all know why all MPs are going to the other side
VK Sasikala en route to Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well.
AIADMK govt will continue for the next four-and-a-half years. I can say this as party General Secretary: Sasikala
The letter which claims to have been written by me is false: Sasikala
True party people are the foundation of AIADMK. We have faith in Democracy. Our party will traverse these betrayals only to witness success. The same situation occurred during Puratchi Thlaiavar's time, when some people stepped out from the party: VK Sasikala
The treason was shattered by Puratchi Thlaivi Amma to make AIADMK the most powerful party: Sasikala
Things which are happening now are not new to us. There were attempts in past also to divide the party. A letter has been circulated as if I have written it. It shows there are ppl who cannot tolerate a lady getting into politics: VK Sasikala
The same group which went against Amma is now attacking us. Tiding rough sea has taken AIADMK to pinnacle of success. I am not scared of such threats. Hurdles and betrayals are the path which we have crossed: VK Sasikala
AIADMK headquarters condemns the fake letter drafted addressing Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao
The contents in the letter are false and was not written by respected Chinnamma: AIADMK Head Quarter
We condemn the fake letter created in the name of Chinnamma by miscreants with malicious intentions to disrupt the law and order situations.
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 12, 2017
CORRECTION: Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Pandiarajan meets AIADMK's Mylapore MLA R Nataraj and not VK Sasikala's husband M Natarajan as reported earlier
We are staying here by choice. There's no compulsion. We have heard that OPS will come here and seek our support but he has no right: T Tamilselvan, MLA lodged at Koovathur resort
Staying by choice,no compulsion.Heard that OPS will come here&seek support but he has no right-T.Tamilselvan MLA lodged at Koovathur resort pic.twitter.com/8DVYf1eOkv
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
VK Sasikala to soon meet MLAs holed up at Golden Bay resort, says media report
Whether it (next course of action after waiting for Governor's response) wil be protest or legal remedy to be decided by VK Sasikala: R Vaithiligam
Whether it(next course of action after waiting for Guv's response) wil be protest or legal remedy to be decided by #VKSasikala-R.Vaithiligam pic.twitter.com/UjNiM9HIg3
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Pandiarajan reaches to meet VK Sasikala's husband M Natarajan at latter's residence, to seek his support for O Panneerselvam
Party general secretary VK Sasikala waiting for Governor's response, will announce upcoming step if nothing comes by today: AIADMK MP R Vaithiligam
Total of 10 MPs, eight from Lok Sabha and two from Rajya Sabha have joined O Panneerselvam's faction. Six MLAs already on his side: ANI
AIADMK MPs R Lakshmanan and S Rajendran meet O Panneerselvam, extend their support
AIADMK MP R Lakshmanan expelled from Vizhupuram North district secretary post after reports that he is joining OPS.
CV Shanmugham likely to replace him: ANI
Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee speaks to News18, says "Hope Supreme Court will give verdict by February 15"
In disproportionate assets case, Karnataka government has now filed an Application seeking deletion of J Jayalalithaa's name. That is a legal issue that the Supreme Court may use to review: Subramanian Swamy
In DA case Karnataka Govt has now filed an Application seeking deletion of JJ's name. That is a legal issue that the SC may use to review
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) February 12, 2017
In his twitter page, the BJP leader and MP Subramanian Swamy threatens to file complaint against Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao for felicitating horse trading in the state. BJP leader and MP Subramanian Swamy threatens to file complaint against Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao for felicitating horse trading in the state.
Tamil Nadu Governor must decide Chief Minister issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Article 32 of Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading: Subramanian Swamy said in his Twitter pageNadu Governor must decide Chief Minister issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Article 32 of Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading: Subramanian Swamy said in his Twitter page
The TN Guv must decide CM issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Art 32 of the Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) February 12, 2017
DMK working President MK Stalin calls a high level action council meeting of the party on Monday.
The DMK high level committee will meet to discuss political situation in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamizhisai Soundararajan dismisses report of Tamil Nadu Governor delaying in taking a decision to restore normalcy in Tamil Nadu.
The Governor is not delaying, but want to take a firm decision." She also added "One cannot compel the Governor in taking a decision: Soundararajan
Senior AIADMK leader and former minister P. Vijayalakshmi Palanisamy sides with O Panneerselvam amidst political crisis in Tamil Nadu
Vijayakanth's wife Premalatha Vijayakanth says, "Governor should take a firm and good decision to restore democracy in Tamil Nadu"
DMDK founder Vijayakanth says, "I am not going to talk about the internal feud of AIADMK. But I want the government to take speedy action for the drought-hit farmers in the Delta region"
Panneerselvam, at present, enjoys support of seven MLAs, including him.
In the 235-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, AIADMK has 135 MLAs.
MCR Pravin, the grandson of MGR's brother, expresses sadness by the developments in AIADMK
It is not surprising that the demise of a strong leader has led to a vaccum in the party: Pravin
Former Fisheries Minister KA Jayapal, former Khadi Minister Poonatchi switch camp, extend support to Panneerselvam faction.
They presented shawls to Panneerselvam at his residence at Greenways Road in Chennai
Supporters of VK Sasikala shout anti-Panneerselvam slogans outside Poes Garden
Chennai: Supporters of #VKSasikala shout anti-#OPanneerselvam slogans, out side Poes Garden pic.twitter.com/oW9Aoa8Y0c
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: AIADMK Perambalur MP RP Marutharaja also present at OPS's Chennai residence
Party members and supporters felicitate O Panneerselvam at his residence in Chennai
Party members and supporters felicitate #OPanneerselvam at his residence in Chennai pic.twitter.com/ZHJ2x7cXp4
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
O Panneerselvam is our leader now. He is following path of MG Ramachandran: Former AIADMK MP and actor Ramarajan
#OPanneerselvam is our leader now, he is following path of M G Ramachandran: Former AIADMK MP and actor Ramarajan pic.twitter.com/wu4MXAaHji
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
Tamil Nadu: Former AIADMK MP Ramarajan meets #OPanneerselvam, extends his support. pic.twitter.com/iWQPpnUiY8
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Cinema actors like Ramarajan, Thyagu visits O Panneerselvam's Chennai residence, extend their support to OPS faction.
On Saturday, directors Bala and Bhagyaraj had extended their support to Panneerselvam.
Former Erode Mayor Mallika extends her support to OPS faction
Another AIADMK MP from Perambalur, Marutharaja extends support to 'caretaker' Chief Minister O. Panneeerselvam
Missing persons complaint filed for two government ministers - S Valarmathi at Tiruchi police station and R Duraikannu at Papanasam station in Thanjavur
A Missing Persons complaint for TN Minister S. Valarmathi has been filed with the Police in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu.
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 12, 2017
AIADMK MPs B.Senguttuvan and J.Jeyasingh extend support to #OPanneerselvam; reach his residence to meet him pic.twitter.com/x4Np8wTd1O
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The two -- B Senguttuvan from Vellore constituency and Jeyasingh Thiyagaraj Natterjee from Tuticorin constituency visit Panneerselvam at his Chennai residence
Two more sitting Lok Sabha AIADMK MPs extend support to acting Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam
