This Article is From May 24, 2015

Live Updates: Jayalalithaa Reaches Secretariat in Chennai, Starts Work as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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.
 
May 24, 2015 15:17 (IST)
She is expected to inaugurate new Amma canteens and police quarters. She is also likely to release vehicles for various government departments.
May 24, 2015 15:16 (IST)
Jayalalithaa returned as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu 8 months after she stepped down following her conviction in a corruption case.
May 24, 2015 15:13 (IST)
Government employees cheered and welcomed Jayalalithaa as she reached the secretariat a short while ago.
May 24, 2015 15:12 (IST)
Jayalalithaa has reached the secretariat in Chennai. This is her first day in office after returning as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
May 24, 2015 07:29 (IST)
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.
May 23, 2015 19:40 (IST)
Truncated National Anthem Played at Jayalalithaa's Swearing-In
To 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.
May 23, 2015 19:38 (IST)
May 23, 2015 15:55 (IST)
Neighbour Rajinikanth Attends Jayalalithaa's Oath Ceremony in Chennai

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.
May 23, 2015 15:50 (IST)
10.37 am, Saturday, the Colour Green. Jayalalithaa's Beliefs Guide Big Day

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.
May 23, 2015 11:56 (IST)
May 23, 2015 11:33 (IST)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has left the venue
May 23, 2015 11:24 (IST)
The auditorium was filled with overwhelming support and applause as J Jayalalithaa took oath

May 23, 2015 11:18 (IST)
Jayalalithaa's Cabinet - 28 ministers in white shirts and Veshtis take oath simultaneously following Jayalalithaa's swearing-in


May 23, 2015 11:10 (IST)
Jayalalithaa is sworn-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the 5th time

 
May 23, 2015 11:08 (IST)
Superstar Rajnikanth at the ceremony
May 23, 2015 11:01 (IST)
Jayalalithaa arrives at Madras University, greets and addresses an overcrowded auditorium.


May 23, 2015 11:00 (IST)
May 23, 2015 10:56 (IST)
Jayalalithaa's convoy crossing Beach Road where she waves to supporters waiting for her since 6 am.


May 23, 2015 10:41 (IST)
Police clear roads and supporters line up as Jayalalithaa's convoy heads to Madras University for the ceremony.


May 23, 2015 10:38 (IST)
Superstar Rajnikanth, Jayalalithaa's poes garden neighbour, will be attending the swearing-in ceremony.


May 23, 2015 10:15 (IST)

May 23, 2015 10:13 (IST)
After the swearing-in ceremony, Jayalalithaa will return to her residence, Pose Garden. She will not go to the Secretariat today.
May 23, 2015 09:06 (IST)
Heavy security in Chennai ahead of Jayalalithaa's swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.


May 23, 2015 08:44 (IST)
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.



May 22, 2015 23:08 (IST)

May 22, 2015 15:04 (IST)
Jayalalithaa pays tribute to AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran at Anna Salai in Chennai


May 22, 2015 14:59 (IST)
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Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 11 am tomorrow
May 22, 2015 14:45 (IST)

May 22, 2015 14:15 (IST)
Huge crowds wait for Jayalalithaa at Anna Salai where she will pay tribute to AIADMK party founder MG Ramachandran (MGR). (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)


May 22, 2015 14:06 (IST)
Jayalalithaa, who is set to take oath as Chief Minister on Saturday, meets Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah in Chennai. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)




May 22, 2015 14:00 (IST)
Jayalalithaa receives a warm welcome in Chennai as she makes first public appearance after 8 months


May 22, 2015 13:48 (IST)
Supporters shower flower petals as Jayalalithaa's convoy heads to Governor K Rosaiah's house. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)


May 22, 2015 13:44 (IST)
Tight security is in place as Jayalalithaa's car travels to the Governor's house. (Pic courtesy: Jaya TV)


May 22, 2015 13:31 (IST)
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.


May 22, 2015 10:56 (IST)
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.
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