Jayalalithaa takes back the reins in T.N.
- About a year ahead of Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa took over again as Chief Minister in a swift, swearing-in ceremony that lasted about half-an-hour on May 23.
- Acquitted by the Karnataka High Court in the disproportionate assets case, but still facing the prospect of an appeal against the acquittal in the Supreme Court, Ms. Jayalalithaa assumes office at a time when her party requires a morale boost; the government has seemed directionless in her absence.
- This is the fifth time she has taken oath as Chief Minister — thrice after an election victory and twice following her acquittal in court cases. She was unseated twice while in office by court orders.
- Ms. Jayalalithaa took her oaths of office and secrecy in the presence of Governor K. Rosaiah. She was followed by her Cabinet colleagues who, in batches, took the oath together in an apparent bid to save time.
- BJP leaders from New Delhi did not attend the ceremony, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ms. Jayalalithaa and conveyed his best wishes to her on Twitter. Union Minister of State Pon. Radhakrishnan represented the Centre at the ceremony.
- After the swearing-in ceremony, Ms. Jayalalithaa drove back to her Poes Garden residence.
- On May 23, she will be visiting the Fort St. George, the seat of power, to get the government to gallop at full speed, official sources say.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Governor K. Rosaiah
at the swearing-in ceremony in Chennai
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