Media up in arms over Sasikala's likely elevation as Tamil Nadu CM

Several national and regional media houses have covered Sasikala in a less than flattering manner

Top dailies, including The Hindu, Times of India and Dinamalar, seem to be against Sasikala taking over as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

The Hindu's editorial titled 'Backroom to the front-stage' said that Sasikala is known for backroom manoeuvres. "Evidently, V K Sasikala couldn't bear to wait any longer. After the death of Jayalalithaa in December, Ms Sasikala, known for her backroom manoeuvres, first stage-managed her election as the AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) general secretary, and now as the legislature party leader. Without ever having run for public office, she is at this point no more than a