Panneerselvam sworn as new Tamil Nadu chief minister

Former chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s close aide O Panneerselvam took oath on Monday as the Tamil Nadu chief minister.

Vowing to “move heaven and earth” to secure bail for his Jayalalithaa who was recently convicted in 18-year-old corruption case, Panneerselvam said it was his priority to make sure Jayalalithaa gets justice.

The AIADMK is considering approach Chief Justice of the Karnataka high court to order a special bench to hear Jayalalithaa’s bail petition in HC. Jayalalithaa  has appointed veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani to represent her case in the High Court.

Meanwhile AIADMK leaders have reiterated the fact that Panneerselvam “is just a substitute till Amma returns”.

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