The ruling AIADMK has expelled a Tirunelveli-based functionary for putting up a poster welcoming VK Sasikala, the aide of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. “Welcome, General Secretary, who is going to guide the AIADMK” the poster read in Tamil, with the picture of VK Sasikala as the most prominent. Back then, Sasikala and her family members had taken control of the party, with all elected MLAs owing allegiance to them. It was after several rounds of factional feuds, the conviction of Sasikala and the re-union of OPS-EPS that the party has seen stability. Before heading for prison, Sasikala had visited the resting place of Jayalalithaa and slammed her hand thrice, as if taking a vow.

Source: dna January 27, 2021 11:45 UTC