Jayalalithaa acquitted of corruption charges

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The Karnataka high court acquitted former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa Jeyaram in a corruption case, clearing the decks for her return to the state's top job.

According to Hindustan Times, Jayalalithaa had appealed against her conviction in the Rs 66.64-crore disproportionate assets case by a Bengaluru trial court, which had sentenced her to 4 years in jail and slapped a fine of Rs 100 crore.

The AIADMK chief, along with aides N Sasikala, VN Sudhakaran and J Elasvarasi, was held guilty of holding unaccounted for income during her tenure as chief minister from 1991-96 by the trial court in September last year.

Her close aide Sasikala and Sasikala's relatives Sudhakaran and Elavarasi were fined Rs 10 crore each. The lower court had convicted them after a trial lasting 18 long years.

Along with Jayalalithaa, all three others were also acquitted by the high court.
There is consensus across party lines in the state that after her acquittal, Jayalalithaa will now be back with a bang.

"It will be a big blow to all opposition parties," said C Lakshmanan, a professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies.

"It will be a nightmare for all of them. The AIADMK might have a cakewalk in the 2016 elections. The BJP may not be able to even imagine a hold in Tamil Nadu in their lifetime unless they completely surrender to Amma," he said.

The AIADMK will now want their Amma back in the chief minister's seat as soon as possible.

Rabi Bernard, an AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP and a party spokesperson, said Jayalalithaa will become the chief minister.

"There are only 9 to 10 months to go for elections. The state will go into election mode. Madam will take charge of all election and campaign activities," said Bernard.

The BJP, despite having little presence in the state was confident that it will emerge as an alternative, was watching closely said the judgement will be a game changer.

"It would boost the morale of the AIADMK cadres and the public," said H Raja, a BJP national secretary.

"She enjoyed public support when she was chief minister. That is why this judgement will be a watershed judgement in Tamil Nadu politics.

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Comments - 17

curious guy Monday, 11 May 2015 01:08 PM

Celebrities and politicians like salman khan, jayalalitha have the power and money to manipulate the judiciary. How can we expect justice in these third world countries.

Prem Nath Tuesday, 12 May 2015 11:23 AM

Sri Lanka will follow suit.

karu Monday, 11 May 2015 08:06 PM

Everybody loves her. Most are of the view that she has not been a bad woman. But except for usurping funds for her own purpose, what has she done for the good of the people of her state.

raj Monday, 11 May 2015 07:54 PM

She did not face war crimes charges like MR faces accusation by Tamils and UN and international community

raj Monday, 11 May 2015 07:53 PM

I wish her all the best.

raj Monday, 11 May 2015 07:52 PM

it is also victory for Sri Lankans Tamils because she did her best for the rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka. It is a good news to Sri Lankan Tamils.

Raviraj Monday, 11 May 2015 05:02 PM

Great News!

Ron Monday, 11 May 2015 02:30 PM

He is the only politician who has negotiation powers to meet anyone in the world politics

Fassey Monday, 11 May 2015 01:34 PM

No very doubtful because JJ is loved by Tamil Nadu people, but MR has been rehected by majority.

Bala Monday, 11 May 2015 11:52 AM

OMG. Oh my. Hope the state will appeal to higher court and pursue the matter to the SC as well if need be.

Maya Monday, 11 May 2015 12:50 PM

Ha,ha... There is a village saying in the country: the spade will jump for 8 yards but the money will jump miles and miles.

BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 11 May 2015 12:46 PM

Out of all leaders in Sri Lanka, it is a fact that only Ranil Wickremasinghe is known to have met and had an audience with Jayalalitha.

honest Monday, 11 May 2015 12:43 PM

Simple. People who made billions with corruption have enough to buy themselves out. This is the present day world affairs.

Saman Monday, 11 May 2015 12:30 PM

PEOPLE IN POWER WILL ALWAYS GET OFF SCOT-FREE!

Desmond Jeromme Monday, 11 May 2015 12:13 PM

In SriLanka also the same thing will happen to MR

Bubble Banda Monday, 11 May 2015 12:11 PM

Generally, no justice in the whole world. Corrupted people are prospering.... Oh God... why is that?

Bokku Kata Monday, 11 May 2015 12:06 PM

Bogus charges as in Sri Lanka!

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