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TN political crisis continues as Sasikala meets MLAs again on Sunday: As it happened

Amidst the intense power struggle within ruling AIADMK, the O Panneerselvam camp on Sunday got a boost with three more MPs extending support to the Chief Minister.

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Chennai: Support grew on Sunday for Tamil Nadu's caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, locked in a bruising feud with AIADMK supremo VK Sasikala for power, with five more MPs crossing over to his camp.

Four Lok Sabha MPs--Jaisingh Thiyagaraj Natterjee (Tuticorin), Senguttuvan (Vellore), RP Marutharaja (Perambalur) and S Rajendran (Villupuram) met Panneerselvam at his Greenways residence this morning and pledged support to him, taking the number of MPs backing him in the fight to 10.

Rajya Sabha MP R Lakshmanan also switched over to the Panneerselvam camp, provoking an embattled Sasikala to sack him as the party's Villupuram (North) district chief.

12 February 2017
21:38 IST
21:38 IST

Shedding crocodile tears,passing new remarks every day is not going to help. Will prove everything in assembly: Panneerselvam on Sasikala

21:37 IST

Deepa (Jayalalithaa's niece) was not allowed to even see Amma's body? Why?: Panneerselvam

21:37 IST

Only Amma stood by me all these years.Telling this for the 1st time,I was subjected to harassment & torture all these years: Panneerselvam

21:35 IST

I have a question. Yesterday #VKSasikala went to Kuvathur (where MLAs are staying at Golden Bay resort). Why did she go?: Panneerselvam

21:35 IST

Many party cadres not even in Chennai, are voicing their opinion against Sasikala assuming charge as TN CM: Panneerselvam 

21:35 IST

Even today many party MLAs are contacting me and telling, for each MLA there are four 'gundas' sitting: Panneerselvam

21:34 IST

That day I took a pledge, that I will safeguard the organisation she has left behind, till my last breath: Sasikala 

21:34 IST

After becoming Gen secy,I went to Amma's memorial but couldn't get out of there,magnetic power didn't let me go away: Sasikala breaks down

21:33 IST

We must pledge for our victory, after which we will visit Amma's memorial and dedicate it to her: Sasikala

21:32 IST

I will achieve everything if you all stand firmly behind me, I wont move away, I will be firm as I have been with 'Amma': Sasikala

21:31 IST

Portrait of Amma has to be installed in state assembly to show gratitude. Some people with us don't want it to happen: Sasikala

21:31 IST

We will form the Govt, will then visit Amma's memorial & take a photograph, will show it to the world then. This is our pledge: Sasikala

21:30 IST

Panneerselvam who was a minister for so long, is today all out to destroy. It is same as hitting your eye with your own finger: Sasikala

21:30 IST

Nobody can even touch this party and Govt: Sasikala 

21:27 IST

Sasikala breaks down while addressing AIADMK MLAs at Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur.

21:26 IST

You all are aware as to what extent our opponents have gone against us, we must stay together and foil their evil attempts: VK Sasikala

20:00 IST

Opposition parties are spreading rumours. Party MLAs are not locked up: Sasikala.

20:00 IST

We are working on it: Sasikala on being asked if she would protest if not invited to form government.

19:59 IST

Party workers, and forces now opposing us will not succeed in their attempts, won't let it happen: Sasikala at Golden Bay resort.

19:59 IST

Please wait and see our next move, says Sasikala.

19:59 IST

Let it come, I will see: Sasikala when asked about the pending verdict in DA case.

19:58 IST

You can see truth that non of our MLAs have been forcibly kept here, we are living here as a family: Sasikala.

18:45 IST
18:44 IST

Heavy Police deployment outside Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, meeting underway between Sasikala and MLAs.

18:38 IST
18:37 IST

Meeting between VK Sasikala and MLAs begin at Golden Bay resort in Tamil Nadu.

16:40 IST

VK Sasikala reaches Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well

16:37 IST

34 years she was with Amma. How is it possible? Blind allegation that Sasikala was behind death of Jayalalithaa: Piramila

16:36 IST

Many leaders are constantly changing sides and statements. For political gains, they are damaging credibility of the party: R Piramila Visagan

Sasikala still holds majority of MLAs. We're sure that she only will carry forward legacy of periamma: Piramila

16:36 IST

Reports floating that Chinamma has done something to Periamma? Totally unacceptable. Nothing of this sort can happen between them. Chinamma always used to see to it that political pressure and tensions do not even touch Jayalalithaa, took everything on her: R Piramila

 

16:36 IST

Chinamma was a close companion of J Jayalalithaa. Both shared a healthy relationship: R Piramila Visagan, who served as nurse to Jayalalithaa in 2001

 

16:16 IST

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee tells News18, "Tamil Nadu Governor can defer the swearing-in but not indefinitely"

16:16 IST

Very difficult for a woman to be in politics, have not experienced it just now but earlier too with Amma: VK Sasikala tells ANI

We believe in democracy,all MLAs are with me, will interact with them. You all know why all MPs are going to the other side

16:15 IST

VK Sasikala en route to Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well.

16:15 IST

AIADMK govt will continue for the next four-and-a-half years. I can say this as party General Secretary: Sasikala​

16:15 IST

The letter which claims to have been written by me is false: Sasikala

16:14 IST

True party people are the foundation of AIADMK. We have faith in Democracy. Our party will traverse these betrayals only to witness success. The same situation occurred during Puratchi Thlaiavar's time, when some people stepped out from the party: VK Sasikala

The treason was shattered by Puratchi Thlaivi Amma to make AIADMK the most powerful party: Sasikala

 

16:14 IST

Things which are happening now are not new to us. There were attempts in past also to divide the party. A letter has been circulated as if I have written it. It shows there are ppl who cannot tolerate a lady getting into politics: VK Sasikala

16:13 IST

The same group which went against Amma is now attacking us. Tiding rough sea has taken AIADMK to pinnacle of success. I am not scared of such threats. Hurdles and betrayals are the path which we have crossed: VK Sasikala

15:10 IST

AIADMK headquarters condemns the fake letter drafted addressing Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao

​The contents in the letter are false and was not written by respected Chinnamma: AIADMK Head Quarter

14:44 IST

CORRECTION: Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Pandiarajan meets AIADMK's Mylapore MLA R Nataraj and not VK Sasikala's husband M Natarajan as reported earlier

14:43 IST

We are staying here by choice. There's no compulsion. We have heard that OPS will come here and seek our support but he has no right: T Tamilselvan, MLA lodged at Koovathur resort

14:33 IST

VK Sasikala to soon meet MLAs holed up at Golden Bay resort, says media report

14:17 IST

Whether it (next course of action after waiting for Governor's response) wil be protest or legal remedy to be decided by VK Sasikala: R Vaithiligam

14:04 IST

Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Pandiarajan reaches to meet VK Sasikala's husband M Natarajan at latter's residence, to seek his support for O Panneerselvam

14:03 IST

Party general secretary VK Sasikala waiting for Governor's response, will announce upcoming step if nothing comes by today: AIADMK MP R Vaithiligam

13:39 IST

Total of 10 MPs, eight from Lok Sabha and two from Rajya Sabha have joined O Panneerselvam's faction. Six MLAs already on his side: ANI

13:39 IST

AIADMK MPs R Lakshmanan and S Rajendran meet O Panneerselvam, extend their support

13:07 IST

AIADMK MP R Lakshmanan expelled from Vizhupuram North district secretary post after reports that he is joining OPS. 

CV Shanmugham likely to replace him: ANI

13:06 IST

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee speaks to News18, says "Hope Supreme Court will give verdict by February 15"

13:01 IST

In disproportionate assets case, Karnataka government has now filed an Application seeking deletion of J Jayalalithaa's name. That is a legal issue that the Supreme Court may use to review: Subramanian Swamy

12:59 IST

In his twitter page, the BJP leader and MP Subramanian Swamy threatens to file complaint against Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao for felicitating horse trading in the state. BJP leader and MP Subramanian Swamy threatens to file complaint against Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao for felicitating horse trading in the state. 

Tamil Nadu Governor must decide Chief Minister issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Article 32 of Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading: Subramanian Swamy said in his Twitter pageNadu Governor must decide Chief Minister issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Article 32 of Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading: Subramanian Swamy said in his Twitter page

12:58 IST

DMK working President MK Stalin calls a high level action council meeting of the party on Monday.

The DMK high level committee will meet to discuss political situation in Tamil Nadu. 

12:57 IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamizhisai Soundararajan dismisses report of Tamil Nadu Governor delaying in taking a decision to restore normalcy in Tamil Nadu. 

The Governor is not delaying, but want to take a firm decision." She also added "One cannot compel the Governor in taking a decision: Soundararajan 

12:56 IST

Senior AIADMK leader and former minister P. Vijayalakshmi Palanisamy sides with O Panneerselvam amidst political crisis in Tamil Nadu

12:56 IST

Vijayakanth's wife Premalatha Vijayakanth says, "Governor should take a firm and good decision to restore democracy in Tamil Nadu" 

12:45 IST

DMDK founder Vijayakanth says, "I am not going to talk about the internal feud of AIADMK. But I want the government to take speedy action for the drought-hit farmers in the Delta region"

 

12:44 IST

Panneerselvam, at present, enjoys support of seven MLAs, including him.

In the 235-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, AIADMK has 135 MLAs.

12:44 IST

MCR Pravin, the grandson of MGR's brother, expresses sadness by the developments in AIADMK

It is not surprising that the demise of a strong leader has led to a vaccum in the party: Pravin

12:36 IST

Former Fisheries Minister KA Jayapal, former Khadi Minister Poonatchi switch camp, extend support to Panneerselvam faction. 

They presented shawls to Panneerselvam at his residence at Greenways Road in Chennai

12:36 IST

Supporters of VK Sasikala shout anti-Panneerselvam slogans outside Poes Garden

12:35 IST

Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: AIADMK Perambalur MP RP Marutharaja also present at OPS's Chennai residence

12:35 IST

Party members and supporters felicitate O Panneerselvam at his residence in Chennai

12:32 IST

O Panneerselvam is our leader now. He is following path of MG Ramachandran: Former AIADMK MP and actor Ramarajan

12:31 IST

Cinema actors like Ramarajan, Thyagu visits O Panneerselvam's Chennai residence, extend their support to OPS faction. 

On Saturday, directors Bala and Bhagyaraj had extended their support to Panneerselvam.

12:31 IST

Former Erode Mayor Mallika extends her support to OPS faction

12:28 IST

Another AIADMK MP from Perambalur, Marutharaja extends support to 'caretaker' Chief Minister O. Panneeerselvam

12:25 IST

Missing persons complaint filed for two government ministers - S Valarmathi at Tiruchi police station and R Duraikannu at Papanasam station in Thanjavur

12:24 IST
12:23 IST

The two -- B Senguttuvan from Vellore constituency and Jeyasingh Thiyagaraj Natterjee from Tuticorin constituency visit Panneerselvam at his Chennai residence

12:20 IST

Two more sitting Lok Sabha AIADMK MPs extend support to acting Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam

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