V K Sasikala

Sasikala already 'given exit,' no scope for entry again, says AIADMK

Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar on Monday said VK Sasikala, confidante of late party matriarch J Jayalalithaa has already been 'given exit' and ruled out the scope for her re-entry. Jayakumar, a former state minister, dismissed her accusation of caste politics against the party as 'cheap propaganda' and said it will not have any impact. Speaking to reporters, Jayakumar, when asked about Sasikala's assertion, recalled her taking a stand in 2021 of 'staying away from politics.' Also, he recalled her expulsion, along with her relatives from the party in 2011 when Jayalalithaa was the party chief. About a decade ago, only Sasikala (not her relatives) was readmitted into the party by Jayalalithaa after she tendered a letter of regret. "What did she say in 2021? she said she will stay away from politics." Furthermore, Jayakumar said: "She is not a member of AIADMK. She has nothing to do with the party and she says she has made an entry. You (Sasikala) have already been given the exit an

Non-bailable warrant issued against Sasikala after non-appearance in court

A Lokayukta special court here has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against V K Sasikala, confidante of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, after she failed to appear before it to face hearing in a case regarding alleged "VIP treatment" given to her during her incarceration at a prison here. Sasikala, convicted in a disproportionate assets case in 2017, was lodged at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in the city. The court also issued NBW to another accused Ilavarasi, Sasikala's sister-in-law. Two persons who had provided sureties to the former AIADMK leader were also issued notices before the court adjourned the hearing on Monday to October 5. Sasikala and Ilavarasi were convicted by a special court in the disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa and them, and spent four years in the Central Prison here. During this time, they were accused of bribing prison officials to obtain privileges and special treatment not accorded to convicts. In May this year,

Ousted AIADMK leader V K Sasikala will meet supporters on January 1

Ousted interim general secretary of the AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala said that she would be meeting her supporters on January 1, 2023.

Jayalalithaa death case: Troubles continue for V K Sasikala in Tamil Nadu

Though she is banned from contesting elections for another four years, supporters believe that she can be a possible alternative to the DMK in the state

Jayalalithaa death probe: Ready to face all enquiries, says Sasikala

The expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala has said that she is ready to face all enquiries against her over the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa

TN govt tables reports in Assembly, panel blames Sasikala for Jaya's death

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday tabled in Assembly the reports of separate Commissions of Inquiry that looked into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and the 2018 police firing at Thoothukudi in the state. The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry that probed the circumstances leading to Jayalalithaa's death in 2016, in its concluding remarks said that V K Sasikala, the late Chief Minister's confidante, "have to be found fault with and investigation is to be ordered." The panel also has named others alongwith Sasikala. The Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission of Inquiry, which probed the 2018 police firing at Thoothukudi on anti-Sterlite protesters --that claimed 13 lives-- has blamed the police authorities.

Setback to AIADMK OPS faction as inquiry recommended against VK Sasikala

The O. Panneerselvam (OPS) faction of the AIADMK has received a setback after the Justice (Rtd) Arumugasamy commission recommended an inquiry against Jaya's former aide, V.K. Sasikala and a few others

Will soon meet Sasikala, Dhinakaran to unite AIADMK: Panneerselvam

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Saturday said he would soon meet the expelled interim general secretary V K Sasikala and her nephew T T V Dhinakaran, heading the AMMK party, as part of his initiatives to unite the AIADMK now divided over the leadership issue. He said he would also call on all those who worked for the party under the leadership of late Chief Ministers M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, and convince them. "All our thoughts and deeds are oriented towards ensuring a unified AIADMK. This is also the collective view of 1.5 crore party cadres," Panneerselvam told reporters at his residence here after Usilampatti legislator P Ayyappan met him and pledged support to Panneerselvam's faction in the tussle between the latter and another senior leader and former chief minister K Palaniswami. Ayyappan, who had backed Palaniswami on the single leadership issue, sprang a surprise today by calling on former Chief Minister Panneerselvam. He said the change in his stance was in ...

Wish to take AIADMK forward like MGR and Jayalalitha: VK Sasikala

Former AIADMK leader VK Sasikala said that her wish is to take the party forward, the way MGR and Amma (Jayalalitha) did while adding that Tamil Nadu needs a leader who could walk the talk

Removal of Sasikala as AIADMK general secretary upheld

The general council meeting of the two factions of the AIADMK in September, 2017 had removed the party's interim general secretary Sasikala from the post

Sasikala plea against expulsion from AIADMK rejected by Tamil Nadu court

Sasikala had moved the city civil court earlier contending that the AIADMK general council held in 2017, which expelled her as general secretary, was not valid.

Sasikala may emerge as focal point in AIADMK after urban poll rout

The rout of the AIADMK in the urban local body polls will raise major questions for the present leadership of the party led by two former CMs, O Panneerselvam and Edappadi K Palaniswami.

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK tweaks bylaws, seeks to shut door on V K Sasikala

According to the AIADMK, Sasikala is not a member of the party, though she has claimed to be the general secretary

Party brass will decide on Sasikala's return, says AIADMK top leader OPS

AIADMK top leader O Panneerselvam on Monday said the party leadership would hold discussions and take a decision on re-admitting V K Sasikala, confidante of late CM J Jayalalithaa, in the party

AIADMK files police complaint seeking action against V K Sasikala

The AIADMK on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Mambalam police

AIADMK regime must be brought back to power in TN, says Sasikala

Former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala said that AIADMK regime should be brought back to power in Tamil Nadu

Sasikala inaugurates AIADMK golden jubilee celebrations, calls for unity

AIADMK's expelled General Secretary, V.K.Sasikala called for unity of all party factions and asked the cadres to work for its emergence as the number one party in Tamil Nadu in the days to come.

Sasikala waiting for right moment to take control of AIADMK

V K Sasikala is waiting in the background to spring a surprise and take over the AIADMK, looking forward to an apt time for the final assault

Tamil Nadu: No place for Sasikala, her family in AIADMK, says Palaniswami

The former Chief Minister said that all leaders of the AIADMK are firm that she does not have any place in the party

AMMK releases third list of candidates for April 6 Tamil Nadu elections

The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, led by expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala's nephew T T V Dhinakaran, on Friday released the third list of 130 candidates for next month's Assembly elections