Chennai: AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala on Friday made her first appearance in public, placing the copy of the resolution to appoint her to the top post at former Chief Minister J. Jayalalihtaa's burial place to seek her blessings before taking charge.
Sasikala turned emotional when she placed a wreath on the burial place and strew flowers on it. She was tearful when she placed the resolution copy on the burial place and the mood among the partymen who accompanied her was melancholic. Later, she placed wreaths on MGR samadhi and walked to the Anna square to pay homage to former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.
On the way to Marina, there was a big crowd along her route from the Kannagi statue, shouting slogans greeting the new leader. She accepted the greetings of partymen with folded hands, but without a smile.
Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, Lok Sabha deputy speaker M. Thambidurai, all the MLAs, MPs and general council members attended the first function of their new general secretary.
Sasikala was appointed as the general secretary of the party at the general council meeting in the city on Thursday. She will assume charge of the new post on December 31.
