Pandian 's is the first strong and serious note of dissent in AIADMK. "Sasikala cheated us and wants to be the chief minister," Pandian said at a press conference at his home here. "We oppose it," he said.The press conference was held two days after Sasikala was elected as the legislature party leader. "When Jayalalithaa didn't make her even councillor in her life time, how could Sasikala become general secretary of the party," Pandian asked. "Only the cadre could elect a general secretary of the party as per bylaws framed in 1972 when the party was floated.

Source: Times of India February 07, 2017 06:27 UTC