India
oi-Madhuri Adnal
Chennai, Mar 04: The move of expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala to stay away from politics has fuelled various theories on her decision while the ruling party confined itself to poll related work like holding interview for ticket aspirants.
As AIADMK headquarters here was swarmed with ticket aspirants, the party said the scenario is advantageous to it. Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addressing aspirants, cited ”succesful implementation of welfare measures” by Chief Minister K Palaniswami.
Praising the CM, he said an ”advantageous” situation has emerged for the party. Asked on Sasikala”s move, AIADMK leaders remained tight-lipped.
“We have been advised to not speak about it,” a former Minister and a senior office-bearer said. The party at the moment is busy finalising seat-sharing arrangement with allies and selecting candidates out of 8,240 applications, he said.
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