Sources from Chennai have stated that DMK working president M.K. Stalin on Sunday had criticized the AIADMK’s decision to elect general secretary V.K. Sasikala as the leader of the Legislature Party, saying making her the Chief Minister was against the wishes of both late Jayalalitha and the people of the State.
Meanwhile when addressing reporters in Tiruvarur, Mr. Stalin has said “When Jayalalitha was jailed in the disproportionate assets case, she nominated only O. Panneerselvam as the Chief Minister. Even when she was hospitalized in the Apollo, she has handed over her portfolios only to him.”
Mr. Stalin has said Jayalalitha had never given any post,
either in the party or in government to Ms. Sasikala. “But today, going against
the wishes of Jayalalitha, and the people of Tamil Nadu, this development has
taken place. We will fight this democratically".
Meanwhile former TNCC president E.V.K.S. Elangovan slammed the move calling it a “black day” for Tamil Nadu. He said followers of MGR and Jayalalitha would never accept Sasikala. G. Ramakrishnan, State secretary, CPI (M) while congratulating Ms. Sasikala said the party hoped she would take into account all opinions, especially those of the people of Tamil Nadu and run the government smoothly.
