AIADMK’s decline in Tamil Nadu follows perceptions that it is remote controlled by BJP. This offers an opportunity for Rajinikanth, fresh off the massive hit film Jailer. But he is missing a trick if he draws close to BJP, as its political positioning to AIADMK’s right has limited traction in TN
VK Sasikala, close confidante of J Jayalalithaa, has hinted at her return to politics, promising to "sort out" the party. "I will definitely return," she is heard saying in an audio clip to one of the AIADMK cadres.
VK Sasikala (File photo)
CHENNAI: Weeks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, V K Sasikala, expelled AIADMK member and close aide of ex-CM J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday announced that “she will stay away from politics” but would pray for the “golden rule” of the late party supremo.
“I will stay away from politics and keep praying my sister Puratchi Thalaivi (Jayalalithaa), whom I consider as God, and the Lord Almighty for the establishment of the golden rule of Amma,” she said in a statement.
“I have neither desired for the position nor for authority. I am thankful to caders and the people of Tamil Nadu who have given due respect and concern towards me,” the statement continued. “I would like to continue my life, as I was executing the vision of Jayalalithaa.”
VK Sasikala stuns Tamil Nadu, says ‘will stay away from politics’
Agencies | Mar 4, 2021, 06:05 IST
VK Sasikala (File photo)
CHENNAI: Weeks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, V K Sasikala, expelled AIADMK member and close aide of ex-CM J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday announced that “she will stay away from politics” but would pray for the “golden rule” of the late party supremo.
“I will stay away from politics and keep praying my sister Puratchi Thalaivi (Jayalalithaa), whom I consider as God, and the Lord Almighty for the establishment of the golden rule of Amma,” she said in a statement.
“I have neither desired for the position nor for authority. I am thankful to caders and the people of Tamil Nadu who have given due respect and concern towards me,” the statement continued. “I would like to continue my life, as I was executing the vision of Jayalalithaa.”
'I will stay away from politics and keep praying my sister Puratchi Thalaivi (Jayalalithaa), whom I consider as God, and the Lord Almighty for the establishment of the golden rule of Amma,' Sasikala said in a statement.
Ousted AIADMK leader V K Sasikala's sudden announcement to "stay away from politics" weeks ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has taken everyone by surprise. Since the move comes just a week after she appealed to the “true loyalists” of Jayalalithaa to “unite” to ensure that the AIADMK government is voted back to power in the April 6 assembly elections, netizens are busy
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