Chennai: The man filling in for J Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has urged her supporters to stay peaceful as they cope with the news that she has been denied bail and will remain in a Bangalore prison for now. "Keeping calm is the only way to express love for Jayalalithaa," said O Panneerselvam. (Jayalalithaa Will Stay in Jail For Now, Bail Plea Rejected)
Ms Jayalalithaa, 66, was imprisoned late last month after being found guilty of corruption. Her request for bail was turned down today by the High Court in Karnataka, where the case was transferred in 2001 upon the orders of the Supreme Court to ensure the trial would not be influenced by her stature in Tamil Nadu. (Why Karnataka High Court Judge Rejected Jayalalithaa's Bail Plea)
Ms Jayalalithaa's arrest last month triggered huge street protests by AIADMK workers; many of them targeted the offices and homes of top leaders of political rival DMK, which pursued the case against her over the last 18 years. Buses were set on fire when she was arrested, triggering a review of the law and order arrangements across the state by the Governor and other top officials. (At Jayalalithaa's Residence, Celebrations Give Way to Tears)
"Do not indulge in strikes and shutting down places," said Mr Panneerselvam, the new Chief Minister, who wept during his swearing-in ceremony.
Ms Jayalalithaa, 66, was imprisoned late last month after being found guilty of corruption. Her request for bail was turned down today by the High Court in Karnataka, where the case was transferred in 2001 upon the orders of the Supreme Court to ensure the trial would not be influenced by her stature in Tamil Nadu. (Why Karnataka High Court Judge Rejected Jayalalithaa's Bail Plea)
Ms Jayalalithaa's arrest last month triggered huge street protests by AIADMK workers; many of them targeted the offices and homes of top leaders of political rival DMK, which pursued the case against her over the last 18 years. Buses were set on fire when she was arrested, triggering a review of the law and order arrangements across the state by the Governor and other top officials. (At Jayalalithaa's Residence, Celebrations Give Way to Tears)
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"Do not indulge in strikes and shutting down places," said Mr Panneerselvam, the new Chief Minister, who wept during his swearing-in ceremony.
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