THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

A convict aspiring to be at the helm again

Late actress and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide V K Sasikala after her release from a Bangalore prison now says she would be actively involved in politics. This is very unfortunate. People, who call her Chinnamma, must not forget that she was convicted of corruption charges. And she is a nobody but tried to encash her friendship with J Jayalalithaa to push her own agenda. A convict who spent four years in jail getting such a grand reception and to add to it she is aspiring to helm the party yet again. It certainly happens only in India. It’s a shame that a corrupt person is getting such attention. People must throw out the corrupt to show them their real place. Chinnamma used power not to serve people but to enrich herself and her family members. Had she served the people, she would not have been in jail for four years.



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RODNEY DE SOUZA, Assagao
Published Feb 15, 2021, 12:33 AM IST
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The government takes great pride in claiming that it has undertaken development works in Goa by completing numerous projects. We have no hesitation in complimenting the government for the good works done. In fact, we must acknowledge and give credit where it is due. In the same breath, we have to point out some works costing crores of rupees were unnecessary and certainly not a priority. These include building of samadhis, costly celebrations, new cars for ministers, etc.…

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