Sasikala, flanked by MLAs, speaking to the media at a resort in Koovathur on East Coast Road on Sunday. When asked how many MLAs were with her, Ms Sasikala evaded a direct reply. Ms. Sasikala appointed Law Minister C.Ve.Shanmugam in his place. Ms. Sasikala then responded: “The entire world knows why there is a delay. He questioned the need for Ms Sasikala to visit them for a second consecutive day, if she had the confidence of forming the government.

Source: The Hindu February 12, 2017 19:58 UTC