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Jaya had not identified any successor, says TN CM

Last Updated 03 September 2017, 18:42 IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday said late J Jayalalithaa had not named anyone as her political successor and that anyone in the party could aspire to reach such great heights with hard work.

He said efforts were also on to “topple” this government but asserted that was not possible as long as “true” party workers were with him.

He was addressing a government function here.

Palaniswami’s comments come in the midst of his bitter tussle with sidelined AIADMK (Amma) leader TTV Dhinakaran. MLAs supporting Dhinakaran have sought removal of the chief minister, saying they have lost confidence in him. Following the revolt of the 19 MLAs who had asked Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to direct Palaniswami to go for a floor test, opposition parties have it too.

The DMK, Congress and Left parties had even met President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi early this week with the same plea. On Sunday, Palaniswami said it was Jayalalithaa’s policy of equality that despite being a farmer’s son, he could assume the reins of the state.

Palaniswami said Jayalalithaa had shown no mercy to anyone who had acted against the party.

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(Published 03 September 2017, 18:42 IST)

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