“Fireworks worth more than Rs.7,000 crore were sold this year for Deepavali. The TN Govt will extend full support to this industry, which is aiming to achieve Rs.10,000 crore in fireworks sales next year.” – Minister Keerthana
“On the festival of lights, 11 people were killed in various incidents across TN. Alcohol was the main cause of most of the crimes that took place.” – Anbumani Ramadoss
“Under this TVK Govt, 467 companies have been sealed, resulting in lakhs of people losing their jobs.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
“TN, which was a peaceful state during M.K.Stalin’s Govt, is now witnessing the deterioration of law and order.” – Former CM O.Panneerselvam
“11 murders in a single day – on Deepavali, the sounds of murders were heard across several districts of TN, alongside the sound of fireworks.” – EPS
Chennai: Former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s nephew Deepak Jayakumar today said that he and his sister, Deepa, would inherit their aunt’s Poes Garden residence and other properties.
In an interview to a news channel over phone, Deepak said he wouldpay the Rs. 100 crore fine (for his aunt) as ordered by the courts. “Only me and Deepa can inherit her (Jayalalithaa’s) properties. Nobody can stake claim for it,” he said.
The late leader’s nephew also said he would not accept T.T.V. Dinakaran as AIADMK’s Deputy General Secretary.
At the same time, he said he was not against Sasikala functioning as AIADMK chief.
He alleged that Sasikala was forced to appoint Dinakaran to the party post to have a family rule which the party cadres would not accept. “The party will split,” he remarked.