A revolt broke out against VK Sasikala in the AIADMK on Tuesday with Chief Minister O Panneerselvam dropping a bombshell that he was forced to resign on Sunday to make way for her.
The normally quiet and unassuming Man Friday of J Jayalalithaa chose to break his silence on the happenings in the party ever since the death of his mentor on 5 December, saying he was being "insulted" by senior ministers and leaders who sought to "undermine" him after electing him the Chief Minister.
In a surprise turn of events on a day when senior AIADMK leader and former Speaker of the state assembly PH Pandian raised the banner of revolt against Sasikala, Panneerselvam made an unexpected visit to Jayalalithaa's 'Samadhi' and sat in meditation for about 40 minutes, creating a flutter in political circles.
Later, talking to journalists he narrated the series of events which took place within the party since Jayalalithaa passed away.
Watch the full press conference in the above video.
(With inputs from PTI)
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