Chennai: VK Sasikala, urging an immediate invitation from Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao to take charge as Chief Minister in place of O Panneerselvam, declared today to a large crowd of supporters in Chennai, "We have seen 1,000 such Panneerselvams....I am not scared."
Infusing her speech generously with references to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, she said, "I was with Amma for more than 30 years and I am used to threats. I used to help her in party work regarding speeches, I never thought of promoting myself. My only concern was that her government should continue."
The 61-year-old was addressing supporters at the Poes Garden home that she shared with Ms Jayalalithaa for decades and where she continues to live. Her challenger Mr Panneerselvam, who says he deserves to remain Chief Minister and was forced to quit last week, went to his office for the first time in seven days.
"When I was in so pain, for the party's future I stood firm on my stand. All of you must know what the truth is," she said.
The Chennai police also told a court that around 120 lawmakers are at the resort and no one has alleged that they are being forcibly held.
A dozen parliamentarians and six lawmakers have joined Mr Panneerselvam but a majority is still with Ms Sasikala.
Infusing her speech generously with references to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, she said, "I was with Amma for more than 30 years and I am used to threats. I used to help her in party work regarding speeches, I never thought of promoting myself. My only concern was that her government should continue."
The 61-year-old was addressing supporters at the Poes Garden home that she shared with Ms Jayalalithaa for decades and where she continues to live. Her challenger Mr Panneerselvam, who says he deserves to remain Chief Minister and was forced to quit last week, went to his office for the first time in seven days.
"When I was in so pain, for the party's future I stood firm on my stand. All of you must know what the truth is," she said.
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The Chennai police also told a court that around 120 lawmakers are at the resort and no one has alleged that they are being forcibly held.
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A dozen parliamentarians and six lawmakers have joined Mr Panneerselvam but a majority is still with Ms Sasikala.
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