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Jayalalithaa was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu along with 28 of her ministers at the Madras University in Chennai on Saturday. She reached the secretariat in Chennai at 3 pm on Sunday afternoon and started work. She is expected to inaugurate new Amma canteens and police quarters. She is also likely to release vehicles for various government departments.
She is expected to inaugurate new Amma canteens and police quarters. She is also likely to release vehicles for various government departments.
Jayalalithaa returned as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu 8 months after she stepped down following her conviction in a corruption case.
Government employees cheered and welcomed Jayalalithaa as she reached the secretariat a short while ago.
Jayalalithaa has reached the secretariat in Chennai. This is her first day in office after returning as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Jayalalithaa will start work as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu from today. She is expected to reach the secretariat in Chennai at 3 pm.
Truncated National Anthem Played at Jayalalithaa's Swearing-InTo the surprise of many just two lines of the national anthem -- the first line and the last line -- were played and it was followed by Tamizh Thai Vazhthu.
PM @narendramodi congratulates Jayalalithaa ji on taking oath as CM of Tamil Nadu and conveys his best wishes to her & her team.
PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 23, 2015 Neighbour Rajinikanth Attends Jayalalithaa's Oath Ceremony in Chennai
Superstar Rajinikanth's presence at J Jayalalithaa's oath ceremony in Chennai today was seen as more than neighbourly goodwill.
Superstar Rajinikanth's presence at J Jayalalithaa's oath ceremony in Chennai today was seen as more than neighbourly goodwill.
10.37 am, Saturday, the Colour Green. Jayalalithaa's Beliefs Guide Big Day
J Jayalalithaa stepped out of her Poes Garden residence in Chennai at 10.37 am today for her swearing in as Chief Minister. She wore a green sari and was seen writing with a green pen just after taking oath. A green ring twinkled on her finger.
J Jayalalithaa stepped out of her Poes Garden residence in Chennai at 10.37 am today for her swearing in as Chief Minister. She wore a green sari and was seen writing with a green pen just after taking oath. A green ring twinkled on her finger.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa arrives at her residence #JayaReturns pic.twitter.com/WOVpCY1yIk
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2015 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has left the venue
The auditorium was filled with overwhelming support and applause as J Jayalalithaa took oath
Jayalalithaa's Cabinet - 28 ministers in white shirts and Veshtis take oath simultaneously following Jayalalithaa's swearing-in
Jayalalithaa is sworn-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the 5th time
Superstar Rajnikanth at the ceremony
Jayalalithaa arrives at Madras University, greets and addresses an overcrowded auditorium.
Chennai: Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan at Madras University to attend swearing-in ceremony #JayaReturns pic.twitter.com/L9QPdVTt5G
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2015 Jayalalithaa's convoy crossing Beach Road where she waves to supporters waiting for her since 6 am.
Police clear roads and supporters line up as Jayalalithaa's convoy heads to Madras University for the ceremony.
Superstar Rajnikanth, Jayalalithaa's poes garden neighbour, will be attending the swearing-in ceremony.
Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM: Supporters gather outside Madras University, Chennai. #JayaReturns pic.twitter.com/MlZ3qGnRcK
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2015 After the swearing-in ceremony, Jayalalithaa will return to her residence, Pose Garden. She will not go to the Secretariat today.
Heavy security in Chennai ahead of Jayalalithaa's swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK Chief J Jayalalithaa will be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 11 am today. Posters of Jayalalithaa were seen across Chennai. There is heavy security outside her Poes Garden residence.
All-night party at Chennai's Marina Beach as many Jaya followers will sleep under starlit sky even as Jaya TV plays #Amma visuals non-stop !
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) May 22, 2015 Jayalalithaa pays tribute to AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran at Anna Salai in Chennai
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Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 11 am tomorrow
Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 11 am tomorrow
Chennai: Jayalalithaa leaves from Raj Bhavan, en route to garland MGR's statue. #JayaReturns pic.twitter.com/rPV0bcqEGc
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 22, 2015 Huge crowds wait for Jayalalithaa at Anna Salai where she will pay tribute to AIADMK party founder MG Ramachandran (MGR). (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)
Jayalalithaa, who is set to take oath as Chief Minister on Saturday, meets Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah in Chennai. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)
Jayalalithaa receives a warm welcome in Chennai as she makes first public appearance after 8 months
Supporters shower flower petals as Jayalalithaa's convoy heads to Governor K Rosaiah's house. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)
Tight security is in place as Jayalalithaa's car travels to the Governor's house. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)
J Jayalalithaa finally stepped out of her Poes Garden residence in Chennai at exactly 1.28 this afternoon - for the first time in eight months - and drove to the Raj Bhawan, about 10 kilometres away, where she will meet Governor K Rosaiah, who has invited her to be chief minister of Tamil Nadu again.
Jayalalithaa to leave her Poes Garden residence in Chennai at 1:28 pm for Governor's house. She will then pay floral tributes at MGR statue at 2:30 pm. Ms Jayalalithaa is likely to take oath as Chief Minister tomorrow.
