V.K Sasikala suddenly became viral in social media and News channels
after Jayalalithaa’s death. There are bittersweet
situations which are clearly showing
Intense and fastest rise in power to become CM.
Sasikala hardly appeared in any
political drama in Tamil Nadu. She was unheard in public. Finally, Party members chose Sashikala from
undistinguished background to fit into Jayalalithaa shoes. There is a charismatic
change in the political heir to lead
AIADMK.
Background:
Sasikala husband is a Public
Relation officer. Sasikala came in contact with Jayalalithaa when a party conference
was arranged in Cuddalore 1982. Sasikala video graphed the event and similarly
covered several other events and functions related to party promotion. She
became popularly known as “Chinnamma”. As friendship started blooming, she
became a close wall of support for Jayalalithaa. Many family members of Sasikala
started to actively participate in the election propaganda.
They became a major face benefitting AIADMK in driving community voting bank.
Media Attention
In 1991, When Jayalalithaa became
Chief Minister. Sasikala started associating with party affairs and become a
trusted aide of Jayalalithaa. In 1995,
Jayalalithaa arranged an extravaganza marriage for his adopted son VN Sudhakaran, who is actually Sasikala’s Nephew. Both Amma and Chinnama
dressed like Twin sisters. The whole family started to have a good foothold in
the government.
Shattered Relationship
In 1996, AIADMK lost in the assembly election. Jayalathilaa and Sasikala
were sent to jail related to a scam. Later Jayalalithaa disowned VN Sudhakaran.
Gradually there was a rift in Amma and
Chinnamma relationship. In 2011 Jayalalithaa distance herself from Sasikala and
her close relatives from AIADMK primary memberships,
as they were planning a conspiracy against her life.
Later, both of the ladies patched
up and started staying together in the Jayalalithaa’s Poes garden Residence. Sasikala
stayed away from her relatives and her husband to be with Amma. She chose
Jayalalithaa as her soul sister. She continued to make some space for her in Jayalalithaa’s
heart.
Sudden Demise of Jayalalithaa
Sasikala accompanied Amma during
the medical testing times. After Jayalalithaa was admitted in Apollo, Sasikala took the charge and also the decision
maker. No one was allowed to see or talk to Amma. Finally, Jayalalithaa took her last breath after staying in the hospital for 73 days. After she passed away, She stood next to her
body till the last ritual. Sasikala was seen performing the last rites of late
AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa.
Journey till now
Sasikala hasn’t held any office
position in the party until Amma’s death.
She was always in the shadow of powerful Amma. An image matters in Politics. Now,
Party supporters have embraced her as Amma’s soul sister. Now, She is
definitely showing a dominant presence and emerging as a key figure in the
party. Unanimously party has elected Sasikala
as General party secretary on 31 December 2016. Both, Sasikala and O. Panneerselvam
belong to same dominant Thevar
community. There is no enemy in the party for Sasikala. No one dares to go against Amma. After her absence, the party is assumed to be unified under the administration
of Chinnamma (Sasikala). O. Panneerselvam has already submitted his resignation
as CM of Tamilnadu and has already set the stage
for V K Sasikala.
Questions to be wonder and ponder:
Was Jayalalithaa death planned?
Why didn’t Sasikala hold office
during Jayalalithaa reins?
Sasikala never fought an election.
Is she right for TN throne?
Can Sasikala be as charismatic as
Jayalalithaa?
Will Political vacuum be ruled
out by choosing Sasikala as CM?
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