Sasikala meets party MLAs as AIADMK crisis deepens - As it happened
The tug of war for power in Tamil Nadu saw AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Saturday writing a letter to Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, staking her claim to form the government in the state.
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Chennai: The tug of war for power in Tamil Nadu saw AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Saturday writing a letter to Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, staking her claim to form the government in the state.
On Saturday afternoon, Sasikala reached the Golden Bay resort, where 27 of her MLAs are said to be lodged and held a meeting with them. It is believed that she will take back the MLAs to Raj Bhavan and parade them before Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, as proof of her support within the party.
Meanwhile, Education minister K Pandiarajan, who joined the Panneerselvam faction today, claimed the support of 135 MLAs and demanded a floor test in the House.
Here are the live updates:
Needed measures will be taken- Respected Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
We were waiting patiently till this moment for a reply from the honourable Governor- Respected Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Please wait and watch: VK Sasikala on question if she will look for legal remedies. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/Tip0WDunYe
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
List of MLAs has already been submitted. Governor should call our 'Amma' to form the government: Anwar Raja, AIADMK
VK Sasikala never allowed anyone to see Jayalalithaa at Apollo Hospital. I went to the hospital everyday but was not allowed to see her: C Ponnaiyan
From tomorrow onwards, we would begin a new kind of protest. Delaying tactics is an attempt to create divisions in party: Sasikala
The created time lag looks like it was intended to create a split in the party: AIADMK Chief V K Sasikala
The created time lag looks like it was intended to create a split in the party-Respected Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
After meeting the party MLAs, I feel happy. We're waiting patiently till this moment for a reply from the Governor. Needed measures will be taken: Sasikala
After meeting the party MLAs,I feel happy- Respected Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Chennai Police officers instructed to conduct round-the-clock checks of lodges, mansions, service apartments and kalyana mandapams (marriage halls) to prevent anti-socials and rowdy elements from taking shelter with an intention to create law and order issues, says police release
Ponnaiyan attacks Sasikala, says "AIADMK General Secretary should be among elected. Panneerselvam was chosen as Chief Minister by Jayalalithaa"
TN power tussle: Panneerselvam camp confident of boosting numbers to 135
Read @ANI_news story in @DeccanChronicle https://t.co/EnThVprjTd
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) February 11, 2017
Chief Minister Panneerselvam launches signature campaign for converting late Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence here into memorial
Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy meets Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, discusses current political scenario in Tamil Nadu
It will be proper if VK Sasikala takes responsibility. Will help in achieving party's goal: Tamil Nadu MLA Rengasamy after meeting AIADMK general secretary
Only 1.5 crore cadre can elect the General secretary of AIADMK. No one else can be general secretary as per party by laws: Ponnaiyan
O Panneerselvam is our older brother and he is our choice for Chief Minister post: C Ponnaiyan
O Panneerselvam is the only person who can lead the party. No one else can including Sasikala Natarajan: C Ponnaiyan
AIADMK's C. Ponnaiyan says, "In present situation person who has been with the party for so many years and assumed duty of Chief Minister for two times is only O Panneerselvam"
In present situation person who has been with the party for so many years and assumed duty of Chief Minister for two times is only O Panneerselvam: C. Ponnaiyan, AIADMK
Sasikala assures MLAs at Golden Bay resort not to worry, says 'everything will be taken care of'
Watch video: Sasikala surrounded by supporters at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are present
#WATCH: Sasikala surrounded by supporters at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are present,slogans raised in her support #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/bSWb66ZaJl
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Tamil Nadu: Inside visuals of the Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, VK Sasikala present along with MLAs. Slogans raised in support of Sasikala pic.twitter.com/SlNEKEl0Xo
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Inside visuals of the Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, VK Sasikala present along with MLAs
Tamil Nadu Political crisis: Inside visuals of the Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, VK Sasikala present along with MLAs pic.twitter.com/jPJZ2DAcgc
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Sasikala won't be CM candidate, may appoint CM candidate after discussing with the MLAs: Source
Security tightened around the Raj Bhavan in Chennai with more police personnel being deployed in the area: Sources
Over 600 advocates in Chennai who are members of the AIADMK party extend support to O Pannerselvam faction. They had started a signature campaign with Panneerselvam signing the first signature.
AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP V Maitreyan urge President Pranab Mukherjee and central government to take severe action against VK Sasikala for threatening Tamil Nadu Governor.
She has threatened the Tamil Nadu governor, a Constitutional authority. We urge the president, the prime minister, the home minister to take severe action against her: Maitreyan, who has joined the Panneerselvam camp, told IANS
During 60 days of O. Panneerselvam government, we did good job. OPS also enjoys lot of ground support: K Pandiarajan
K Pandiarajan, who extended his support to O Panneerselvam, says "We will have support of 135 MLAs"
It is believed that Sasikala will take back the MLAs to Raj Bhavan, as proof of her support within the party
Sasikala arrives at Golden Bay Resort in Kuvathur, meets AIADMK MLAs
Respected Chinnamma holds meeting with MLAs
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Tamil Nadu: VK Sasikala reaches Golden Bay Resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are lodged
Tamil Nadu: #VKSasikala reaches Golden Bay Resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are lodged. pic.twitter.com/gkLZ9dNknA
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Tamil Nadu: Visual of Golden Bay Resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are lodged
Tamil Nadu: Visual of Golden Bay Resort in Kuvathur where MLAs are lodged, #VKSasikala en route pic.twitter.com/HgpGJkAFus
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Sasikala Natarajan going to meet party MLAs: AIADMK
Respected Chinnamma on her way to meet party MLAs
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Chennai: VK Sasikala leaves Poes Garden for Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina Beach; later she will go to Koovathur resort where MLAs are lodged
Chennai-#VKSasikala leaves Poes Garden fr #Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina Beach,later she'll go to Koovathur resort where MLAs are lodged pic.twitter.com/35isVXLMDy
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
We urge Prime Minister and Home Minister to safeguard Tamil Nadu from forces which are all out against us and can take law and order into their hands: AIADMK MP V Maithreyan
We urge PM &HM to safeguard TN from forces which are all out against us & can take law & order into their hands: AIADMK MP V Maithreyan pic.twitter.com/7ZFqoNeZ6l
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
AIADMK MPs from Namakkal and Krishnagiri, P R Sundaram and K Ashok Kumar extend support to O Panneerselvam
Also Read: Two Lok Sabha MPs join O Panneerselvam camp
VK Sasikala Natarajan leaves Poes Garden after meeting, heads to Jaya memorial
Chennai-#VKSasikala leaves Poes Garden fr #Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina Beach,later she'll go to Koovathur resort where MLAs are lodged pic.twitter.com/35isVXLMDy
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Sasikala Natarajan leaves Poes Garden #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/Duh7vivQ0S
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Hon CM welcoming hon minister @mafoikprajan pic.twitter.com/bbtGTZcSas
— திரு O. Pannerselvam (@CMOTamilNadu) February 11, 2017
I have extended my support to Chief Minister O Panneerselvam . Our only aim is to keep party united: State minister K Pandiarajan
I have extended my support to CM (OPS), our only aim is to keep party united: State minister K Pandiarajan #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/IKsCdDL36p
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
O Panneerselvam welcomes state Education Minister K Pandiarajan who has extended his support to him Tamil Nadu
#OPanneerselvam welcomes state minister K Pandiarajan who has extended his support to him #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/P0GeBtI25g
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Amma won over the hurdles, we are facing the same situation,we will also win over it. I believe in justice and democracy: Chinnamma
Our Amma is now showing us the betrayers of our party. People who think they can separate our party which has 1.5 crore people will only face defeat: Sasikala
Our Amma is now showing us the betrayers of our party-Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Amma is confident that I'll look after AIADMK. Relentless work by Amma has made AIADMK third largest party. Amma is with us now: VK Sasikala
Relentless work by Amma has made AIADMK the third largest party. Amma is with us now- Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
Our Amma is now showing us the betrayers of our party: Sasikala
Amma has given me 1.5 crore party brothers and sisters. When they are with me,the sinister intentions of many will not harm me: Sasikala
Amma has given me 1.5 crore party brothers and sisters.When they are with me,the sinister intentions of many will not harm me- Chinnamma
— AIADMK (@AIADMKOfficial) February 11, 2017
In a fresh attack on AIADMK interim General Secretary Sasikala, 'caretaker' Chief Minister Panneerselvam says, "I am confident all leaders who care about Tamil people will come and join us""
Sasikala Natarajan in letter to Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao also questions delay in oath ceremony
#SasikalaNatarajan writes letter to TN Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao; seeks appointment to prove majority. pic.twitter.com/cmJYNT95JF
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Chennai: AIADMK supporters reach Poes Garden to meet Sasikala Natarajan
Chennai: AIADMK supporters reached Poes Garden to meet #SasikalaNatarajan pic.twitter.com/tjpaX2Ragf
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
AIADMK MPs PR Sundaram and Ashok Kumar offer support to O #Panneerselvam pic.twitter.com/yft54NbIlm
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister K Pandiarajan joins Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's camp, offers support
Sasikala writes to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, seeks appointment today to meet him along with her MLAs
Tamil Nadu Police visit beach resorts near Chennai to enquire about AIADMK legislators staying there, say officials
Chennai: AIADMK workers pelt stones at media persons outside the resort where the party MLAs are lodged
Stones pelted at media persons by alleged AIADMK workers outside resort where AIADMK MLAs are lodged #TamilNadu
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 11, 2017
DMK's MK submits representation to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao seeking early intervention to ensure democratically and constitutionally valid government in the state