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Convict to CM challenger: Will Sasikala's release be a threat to TN CM?

BJP Spokesperson Aseervatham Achary recently tweeted Sasikala would be released on August 14

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Sasikala belongs to the Thevar community, a backward caste dominant in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, while Palaniswami represents the Gounder community.

T E Narasimhan

4 min read Last Updated : Jul 12 2020 | 7:16 PM IST

The past three and a half years have been tough for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami. He faced challenges, including keeping his flock together, and handling cyclones, a water crisis, an economic downturn, and now the pandemic. Soon Palaniswami faces one more challenge ― the release of V K Sasikala, the jailed aide of former chief minister Jayalalithaa.

The big question is: Will her release be a threat to Palaniswami? The answer is while it may give him moments of nervousness, he will not be replaced, say political experts.

BJP Spokesperson Aseervatham Achary recently tweeted Sasikala would be released on

Topics : V K Sasikala Tamil Nadu K Palaniswami

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