Sasikala to continue battle to regain control of AIADMK
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She had challenged the conduct of an AIADMK common council assembly, during which she was sidelined
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) common secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Tuesday stated the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)’s former interim common secretary and former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s aide, V.K. Sasikala, would keep it up the authorized battle to re-gain her control over the ruling get together.
Addressing reporters after accompanying Ms. Sasikala throughout her return to Chennai early on Tuesday, Mr. Dhinakaran stated along with his aunt out of jail, steps could be taken to fasten the method of listening to a petition filed by her on the Madras High Court. She had challenged the conduct of an AIADMK common council assembly, during which she was sidelined.
In his interplay with the media, he recognized her because the “general secretary” of the AIADMK.
He stated the AMMK was the “democratic weapon” that might be used to regain control of the AIADMK. It was based with the target of “retrieving the AIADMK and establishing a genuine Amma’s [Jayalalithaa] regime”. It had additionally been fashioned in order that his supporters might contest within the elections underneath a typical image.
Mr. Dhinakaran reiterated that “all efforts would be made to prevent the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from coming back to power.”
Earlier within the day, Ms. Sasikala visited the residence of AIADMK’s founder M.G. Ramachandran, in Ramapuram close to Chennai, and paid respects to the chief and his spouse Janaki Ramachandran [whose mausoleum is located there]. Later, she reached T. Nagar, the present place of her residence, after accepting greetings from supporters en route. The AMMK chief stated it took practically 24 hours for her to attain Chennai from Bengaluru, by highway.
On the reception that his aunt acquired, Mr. Dhinakaran stated it “demonstrated the perception of the people that she had not committed any offence.” He asserted that those that assembled at varied factors alongside the Bengaluru-Chennai stretch “had come on their own”. “At several places, I noticed the AIADMK’s party flag being displayed,” he stated.
He stated when he received his get together registered with the Election Commission, the panel intimated to him that its jurisdiction was solely over the identify and image of events. “It has nothing to do with a party’s flag,” he stated.
On makes an attempt to carry the AIADMK and the AMMK collectively, he replied that although he couldn’t hazard a guess, he was assured that the unification would occur. “The timing of such an event is in the hands of the people,” he stated. On experiences of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanting the approaching collectively of the 2 events, he answered he had “no information” about any get together searching for to mediate between the 2.
On contesting in polls
As for his plans to contest the Assembly election, the AMMK founder stated he would attempt his luck once more from R.K. Nagar [where he got elected in December 2017] and a constituency in Theni district, which he had earlier represented within the Lok Sabha. As far because the AIADMK’s former interim common secretary was involved, it was identified that “as on date, she cannot contest in the poll”.
“However, I strongly believe that she can take part, making use of provisions in the law. We can seek judicial remedy too,” he stated.
He added that veteran actor Rajinikanth had spoken to him and enquired concerning the well being of Ms. Sasikala.
Mr. Dhinakaran thanked the media for having “covered extensively” the return of Ms. Sasikala.
