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The rise and fall of VK Sasikala

For thirty years, VK Sasikala was known for her association with the most powerful woman in Tamil Nadu. Described by most as Jayalalithaa’s friend, a ‘shadow’ by some others, it was the late Chief Minister, who saved the kindest words for Sasikala, describing her as “almost like a sister”.

Newslaundry · Jun 19, 2024

Palaniswami betrayed Sasikala, says Udhyanidhi Stalin

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former Chief Minister, is a traitor who sent V.K. Sasikala to jail, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, said here on Friday

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

AMMK fields Senthilnathan in Tiruchi, Dhinakaran to contest from Theni

TTV Dhinakaran to contest from Theni Lok Sabha constituency as NDA candidate, challenging former associate Thanga Tamilselvan.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

T.N. Rains | AIADMK slams DMK government, calls it “incompetent” to tackle waterlogging in Chennai

AIADMK's Palaniswami & Sasikala accuse DMK of being "incompetent" to tackle rains in Chennai. Palaniswami calls for party workers to help rain-hit people. Sasikala says people not benefitting from 178 DMK councillors & calls for govt to provide basic facilities after property tax hike.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Tamil Nadu prepares for a third front

The probability regarding the third front in Tamil Nadu has gone up, with the AIADMK walking out of its four-year-old alliance with the BJP. 

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Do AIADMK bylaws allow appointing interim general secretary, court asks Sasikala

Madras High Court hears appeal suit filed by former CM Jayalalithaa's aide V.K. Sasikala against refusal to declare AIADMK resolution removing her from party's interim general sec. post illegal. Senior counsels argue on whether bylaws provide for such appointment. Hearing to continue on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Madras High Court grants time to police to report status of Kodanad heist-cum-murder case

Madras HC grants time till Sept 21 for police to report status of investigation into 2017 Kodanad Estate heist-cum-murder case. Three accused seek permission to examine 10 people, incl. former CM Palaniswami, Sasikala, Elavarasi & Sudhakaran. Police seek time to present case records to HC.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | Panneerselvam calls Udhayanidhi’s remarks an attempt to redirect dissatisfaction with government

AIADMK's Edappadi & Panneerselvam criticize Udhayanidhi's remarks on Sanatana Dharma & DMK's failure to address public dissatisfaction. V.K. Sasikala questions govt's construction of speed-breakers, heavy penalties for traffic violations & lack of safe roads.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Sasikala appeals to Centre to abandon hike in user charges’ rates for national highways

Sasikala appeals to Centre to abandon hike in user charges’ rates for national highways

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Former Minister Anwhar Raajhaa returns to AIADMK

The AIADMK ‘s former minority wing secretary and Labour Minister A. Anwhar Raajhaa, who was expelled from the party in November 2021, returned on Friday to the party, in the presence of the organisation’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.  

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023