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The grand 'Sasikala as Tamil Nadu CM’ plan: How, when and why?
Speculation is rife that Sasikala's immediate ascension to CM is a strong possibility
With late TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s friend-turned-political-heir VK Sasikala being appointed the General Secretary of the AIADMK, senior party leaders have begun appealing for her to take the post of CM as well. While Revenue Minister RP Udayakumar issued the call first, senior leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker Thambidurai released a statement on Monday appealing that she take over as CM immediately.
How Sasikala can become CM
Though Sasikala has never held a post in the government, and is not currently an elected MLA, it is possible for her to immediately ascend to the post of Chief Minister. The AIADMK Legislature Party can elect her their leader, following which she will be sworn as CM by the Governor. From the date she becomes the CM, she has a six-month period in which she must get elected as an MLA.
If this procedure is carried out, current Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will have to step down from the post. This will not be the first time OPS has done so, having served twice before as interim CM in 2001 and 2014, relinquishing the post when Jayalalithaa had crossed legal obstacles in her path.
Where she is likely to contest from
The question of which constituency she will contest elections is the subject of avid discussion within and outside the AIADMK. There is, of course, a seat already available for her to contest, as the RK Nagar constituency has fallen vacant with Jayalalithaa’s death.
However, there is speculation that she will not opt for this seat, as winning an urban constituency is not assured.
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The grand 'Sasikala as Tamil Nadu CM’ plan: How, when and why?
Speculation is rife that Sasikala's immediate ascension to CM is a strong possibility
With late TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s friend-turned-political-heir VK Sasikala being appointed the General Secretary of the AIADMK, senior party leaders have begun appealing for her to take the post of CM as well. While Revenue Minister RP Udayakumar issued the call first, senior leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker Thambidurai released a statement on Monday appealing that she take over as CM immediately.
How Sasikala can become CM
Though Sasikala has never held a post in the government, and is not currently an elected MLA, it is possible for her to immediately ascend to the post of Chief Minister. The AIADMK Legislature Party can elect her their leader, following which she will be sworn as CM by the Governor. From the date she becomes the CM, she has a six-month period in which she must get elected as an MLA.
If this procedure is carried out, current Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will have to step down from the post. This will not be the first time OPS has done so, having served twice before as interim CM in 2001 and 2014, relinquishing the post when Jayalalithaa had crossed legal obstacles in her path.
Where she is likely to contest from
The question of which constituency she will contest elections is the subject of avid discussion within and outside the AIADMK. There is, of course, a seat already available for her to contest, as the RK Nagar constituency has fallen vacant with Jayalalithaa’s death.
However, there is speculation that she will not opt for this seat, as winning an urban constituency is not assured.
To read more click here
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