Is O Panneerselvam's 'turn Poes Garden into memorial' demand a masterstroke to checkmate Sasikala?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is locked in a bitter power struggle with his party boss VK Sasikala, has now demanded that his predecessor late J Jayalalithaa's posh Poes Garden residence be converted into a grand memorial.
Feb 09, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
O Panneerselvam writes to bank, says no one can access AIADMK funds without his consent
Tamil Nadu's caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is locked in a bitter power struggle with AIADMK boss VK Sasikala, has restricted the use of party funds kept in banks without his consent, saying that he is still the party's treasurer.
Feb 09, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
VK Sasikala cries foul, says Tamil Nadu Governor deliberately delaying swearing in
Amid uncertainty over Governor C Vidyasagar Rao's visit to Chennai, AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala has alleged that her swearing-in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister is being deliberately delayed by the former.
Feb 09, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
AIADMK crisis: As it happened on Wednesday
Jurists were divided on whether Sasikala, against whose acquittal in a disproportionate assets case the Supreme Court is likely to deliver its verdict next week, can be sworn-in as CM.
Feb 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
Sasikala herds MLAs, Panneerselvam claims they will back him
AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala today appeared to be having majority of MLAs with her, a day after the revolt by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam who claimed that they will back him in the trial of strength in Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Feb 08, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's political turmoil: Here are top 10 highlights
With Tamil Nadu interim Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam staging a major revolt against AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala Natarajan, the political turmoil is getting murkier in the state day by day.
Feb 08, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Will prove my strength in assembly session, Amma's niece welcome to join me: O Panneerselvam
A day after alleging that he was forced to resign from the Chief Minister's post, O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday said he would prove his majority in the assembly session, while adding he would also welcome former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar to join his side.
Feb 08, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
Will rescue AIADMK from Sasikala's clutches: KC Palaniswamy
The Election Commission should consider the extraordinary political situation in Tamil Nadu and soon decide on the legal status of AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala, a former party parliamentarian said on Wednesday.
Feb 08, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
'Will retrieve AIADMK from Sasikala's clutches'
The Election Commission should consider the extraordinary political situation in Tamil Nadu and soon decide on the legal status of AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, a former party parliamentarian said on Wednesday.
Feb 08, 2017, 12:07 PM IST
Amid uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Governor stays put in Mumbai
Amid political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who also holds charge for the southern state, today continued to stay put in Mumbai with no indication of when he will travel to Chennai.
Feb 08, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
No role in AIADMK crisis; Governor should intervene to save Tamil Nadu: DMK
Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMK on Wednesday said that it has nothing to do with AIADMK's 'internal squabbles' and asked latter's general secretary VK Sasikala to respond to the allegations made by O Panneersevlvam against her.
Feb 08, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
O Panneerseelvam sets Twitter on fire, hailed as 'hero' for challenging Sasikala
Shortly after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam openly revolted against AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala alleging that he was forced to resign, the social media exploded in his support and showered praise on him for taking the bold move.
Feb 08, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Is AIADMK heading for a split after O Panneerselvam's rebellion against VK Sasikala?
Tamil Nadu's ruling party AIADMK, which was kept intact and united by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa is surely going through a bad phase ever since her demise in December last year.
Feb 08, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Online petition against Sasikala’s elevation gathers steam, receives over 1.20 lakh signatures
Even as AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala gears up to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, an online petition opposing her imminent elevation, is gathering mass support.
Feb 07, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Sasikala as CM: Chennai rapper sings 'My vote is not for you'; AIADMK leader trolled on Twitter
AIADMK's decision to elevate party general secretary VK Sasikala to the post of Tamil Nadu's chief minister has evoked sharp reactions from citizens and rival political parties, who have questioned her credentials for the top job.
Feb 07, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
VK Sasikala will take charge as Tamil Nadu CM 'soon', Governor can't delay her elevation, says AIADMK
Sasikala's swearing-in ceremony, which was to be held at the Madras University hall, may now take place on February 9.
Feb 07, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
Not concerned about who becomes Tamil Nadu CM, will play Oppn: DMK
The DMK on Monday said it is not concerned about who occupies the chair of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister but will play the role of a responsible Opposition and "monitor" functioning of the state government, which it termed as "anti-people".
Feb 06, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Sasikala likely to be sworn-in as new Tamil Nadu chief minister on Tuesday
Sasikala was earlier elected the general secretary of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party.
Feb 06, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
VK Sasikala to take over as Tamil Nadu CM, needs people's mandate, favourable DA case verdict
VK Sasikala, the long-time close associate of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, faces more than a few challenges as she prepares to rule one of India's most politically vital states.
Feb 06, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Sasikala Natrajan appoints senior AIADMK leaders to key party posts
AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Friday appointed senior leaders, including some former Ministers and a former Mayor, to key party posts.
Feb 03, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
