J Jayalalithaa, former Tamil Nadu chief minister (file photo)
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was acquitted in a corruption case that had led to her being jailed. AIADMK sources say after her acquittal, Jayalalithaa may return as Tamil Nadu chief minister and O Panneerselvam may resign as soon as this evening.
Here is what Jayalalithaa said in a statement after her acquital:
- "I am immensely satisfied with the verdict... Verdict paved way for me to emerge like tested pure gold."
- "Justice has prevailed... the DMK's vendetta has finally failed."
- "It has confirmed that I have done no wrong, case foisted by political enemies."
- "Don't consider it as a personal victory, justice has been established, dharma has won."
- "I recall with sorrow the demise of 233 party cadres who lost their lives after the special court delivered its verdict on my sentence."
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