In their absence, the limelight was stolen by two other luminaries - DMK leader M.K. Stalin and BJP leader and Union minister P. Radhakrishnan, who sat together in the VIP gallery and watched the spectacle. In spite of having piloted a jallikattu law in double-quick time, acting chief minister Panneerselvam was not around to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Most Congress MLAs are against supporting Sasikala as they feel the popular mood is against her. We must not do anything to weaken that relationship," cautioned former state Congress leader E.V.K.S.

Source: The Telegraph February 10, 2017 22:01 UTC