Sasikala hopes on Supreme court verdict

Tamilnadu February 14: Tamilnadu chief minister post has been getting tensed over the certain period of time. Now in a major setback for AIADMK General Secretary Sasikala Natarajan, who was aspiring to be the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the Supreme Court on Tuesday have to finalize the disproportionate assets case.

The ruling can have a direct bearing on the political uncertainty that has gripped the state ever since last week when the apex court said it would deliver the long-pending verdict. An all-clear will immediately boost Sasikala's chances of outsmarting caretaker CM O Panneerselvam as the legitimate successor to late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa.

An adverse verdict can disqualify her from becoming a legislator and force Sasikala to look for another nominee. Such a scenario can work to Panneerselvam's advantage as he seeks to undercut Sasikala's strong grip over party MLAs.

There is a possibility that the verdict itself could be the cause for further suspense. A split verdict by the two-judge bench will mean the case is referred to a larger bench. Governor Vidyasagar Rao may then have to bank on attorney general Mukul Rohatgi's opinion delivered to him on Monday.

If Sasikala proved as Innocent: Then she becomes Tamilnadu Chief Minister and soon she will be elected to Legislative Assembly after completion of 6 months.

If Sasikala proved as Accused: She will be remanded to jail and she doesn't have to allow to elections for minimum six years.And Tamilnadu will elect new CM or otherwise, pannerselvam will be a new chief minister to the Tamilnadu.