Chennai: As her swearing-in remained stalled and more members of Parliament (MPs) deserted her, AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala on Sunday said it was “very difficult” for a woman to be in politics, which she had seen in the time of Jayalalithaa too, and asserted that the MLAs were with her. It is very difficult for a woman to be in politics. Have seen that during purathchi thalaivi’s (Jayalalithaa) times also, but she overcame it,” Sasikala said. Sasikala asserted, “We are used to these challenges.” “The MLAs are with me.

Source: Mint February 12, 2017 12:47 UTC