Live: PM Modi Congratulates Palanisamy on Taking Over as TN CM
AIADMK sources say the invitation might be to form Tamil Nadu government.
- Sasikala’s loyalist E Palanisamy is the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- His cabinet has 30 other ministers, excluding TTV Dinakaran
- He will face a trust vote on Saturday, to prove his majority in the state legislature
- Outgoing CM OPS said: “We won’t let Sasikala’s family control AIADMK”
- Sasikala surrendered on Wednesday evening and is lodged in Bengaluru Central Jail
PM Modi Congratulates Palanisamy
'The People Have Not Accepted This Govt', Says Panneerselvam
Outgoing Chief Minister O Panneerselvam visited Jayalalithaa’s memorial to pay tribute. Speaking to the media at Marina Beach, he said:
Vote of Confidence in TN Assembly to Be Taken on 18 February
The Tamil Nadu assembly will convene on Saturday, 18 February, for the vote of confidence. The newly sworn in Chief Minister, Palanisamy, will have to prove his majority in the state legislature.
MK Stalin Congratulates New Govt
DMK’s Executive President, MK Stalin congratulates the new Tamil Nadu government.
MLAs Head Back to Golden Bay Resort
AIADMK MLAs who were lodged at Golden Bay resort are now making their way back to Koovathur, after the swearing-in ceremony.
According to media reports, they will continue to stay at the resort till the floor test takes place some time next week.
OPS to Visit Amma's Memorial
After Palanisamy and his cabinet of ministers visited Jayalalithaa’s memorial to seek her blessings, Panneerselvam is expected to follow suit.
According to media reports, the now former Chief Minister will visit the memorial at 7:30 pm.
Palanisamy Visits Jaya Memorial
Newly sworn in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Palanisamy visited Amma’s memorial at Marina Beach, along with his new cabinet.
Clash Between OPS and CV Shanmugam's Supporters
A clash broke out between supporters of Panneerselvam and newly appointed minister CV Shanmugan.
According to media reports there were instances of stone pelting.
Palanisamy and Ministers to Visit Jaya Memorial
Palanisamy and his new cabinet will reportedly visit Jayalalithaa’s memorial once the swearing-in ceremony ends.
Edappadi Palanisamy Sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM
Edappadi Palanisamy has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid chants of "Chinnamma Vaazhaga" (Long live Chinamma).
Meanwhile, O Panneerselvam watches the ceremony inside his home on Greenways Road. According to The Hindu’s Rohit TK, his home is deserted, barring a few supporters and media persons.
E Palanisamy to Be Sworn In Shortly
Edappadi Palanisamy will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu shortly. Sasikala’s family occupies the front row seats at the ceremony.
It is likely to be a short ceremony as Sasikala, who the cadre regards as their leader, will not be present.
No member of Sasikala’s family has a position in the Cabinet, though her nephew and the new party General Secretary, TTV Dinakaran, is present at the ceremony.
Palanisamy and 30 Ministers to Take Oath
Here are the details of Palanisamy’s cabinet, taking oath later in the day.
Palanisamy retains most of the important portfolios like Public Works, Irrigation including Minor Irrigation, Programme works, Highways and Minor Ports.
KA Sengottiyan replaces Mafoi Pandiarajan as School Education Minister. TTV Dinakaran has not been given any portfolio in the cabinet, as opposed to popular expectations.
Palanisamy Holds Meeting at Poes Garden
Before being sworn in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister, E Palanisamy holds a meeting at Jayalalithaa’s Poes Garden residence with TTV Dinakaran and other senior AIADMK leaders.
AIADMK MLAs Finally Leave Resort
After 8 days, AIADMK MLAs, who had been lodged at the Golden Bay resort, have finally left the premises.
Following an argument with the MLAs staying at the resort, the Chennai Police had issued a notice on Wednesday asking the lawmakers to evacuate the resort premises by 3 pm.
The police took independent statements from the MLAs to ascertain if they’ve been held there against their will.
An MLA, who claimed to have escaped the resort on Monday, had filed a case against Sasikala and Palanisamy under three sections, including kidnapping.
OPS Goes to Meet Supporter Who Self-Immolated
A Panneerselvam supporter self-immolated outside the outgoing chief minister’s house, protesting against Palanisamy being invited to form the government.
The leader visits the hospital where the person was admitted.
Will Not Let Sasikala's Family Control AIADMK: Panneerselvam
Addressing the media after E Palanisamy’s meeting with the Governor, O Panneerselvam says “we will not let the party go into the hands of Sasikala’s family members.
He added that they are grateful for people's support.
OPS Faction to Approach EC Over Sasikala's General Secretary Post
MPs from O Panneerselvam’s faction led by V Maitreyan to visit Election Commission in Delhi at around 2 pm to object to Sasikala's claim as general secretary.
The EC’s enquiry in the matter has been triggered by expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa’s complaint in the regard.
Barring OPS, All 134 MLAs With EPS: Senior AIADMK Leader
Senior AIADMK leader M Thambidurai says that the party isn’t divided.
OPS Supporters Protest Against E Palanisamy
Enraged by the announcement of E Palanisamy being invited to form the government by Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, supporters of O Panneerselvam took to protest.
Alleging nepotism, they also questioned the elevation of Sasikala’s nephew Dinakaran.
EPS to be the New Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar has invited E Palanisamy to form the government. He will be Tamil Nadu’s third chief minister in two months.
The Sasikala loyalist has been given 15 days time to prove majority on the floor of the House.
Meagre Number of Supporters in OPS Camp
There is silent anger in the very few numbers of supporters outside O Panneerselvam’s house, reports The Hindu’s Rohit TK.
EC to Enquire Sasikala's Appointment as AIADMK General Secretary: Report
Journalist RK Radhakrishnan has tweeted that the Full Bench of Election Commission of India will enquire on the validity of VK Sasikala’s appointment as General Secretary.
The enquiry has been triggered by expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa’s complaint in the regard. The outcome of this will decide the validity of Chinamma’s actions as General Secretary, which also includes the appointment of Palanisamy as the Legislature Party leader.
Palanisamy Reaches Raj Bhavan
A delegation of senior AIADMK leaders including E Palanisamy, Sasikala’s nephew TT Dinakaran, Jayakumar, KA Sengottaiyan, KP Anbazhagan and SP Velumani have reached Raj Bhavan to meet Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.
The meeting started at 11:30 am.
Reports say he has been given 15 days’ time to prove majority.
Meeting Not a Big Deal, We Still Have Support: OPS Camp
While Palanisamy has claimed the support of 124 MLAs, O Panneerselvam’s camp is still confident that they have popular support and wants a composite floor test.
An AIADMK member from the camp, while speaking to CNN-News18, says that the meeting between Palanisamy and the Governor is no big deal and it doesn’t mean he’ll become the Chief Minister.
Governor Invites Palanisamy For a Meeting
AIADMK says Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has invited newly-appointed Legislature Party leader Edappadi K Palanisamy and four other ministers for a meeting at Raj Bhavan.
Party sources say the invitation might be to form the government.
TN Governor May Invite Palanisamy to Form Government: Reports
Governor Rao is likely to call Sasikala loyalist Edappadi K Palanisamy to form the government today, say reports.
However, sources from Raj Bhavan have said that as of now, neither O Panneerselvam nor Palanisamy has been called to form government, reports ANI.
Palanisamy has reportedly claimed the support of 124 MLAs. The Governor has ordered the signatures of these MLAs to be verified.
The meeting between the two is likely to happen before noon.
Sasikala Surrendered at Bengaluru Jail
VK Sasikala, surrounded by family and supporters, arrived at Parappana Agrahara jail in Bengaluru to surrender on Wednesday.
According to reports, Sasikala will not be given any special treatment in prison.
She will be making candles to earn Rs 50 daily and won’t challenge the Supreme Court order, the reports added.
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