J Jayalalithaa sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM for second consecutive term

Jayalalithaa went completely 'green' this election and now she has carried forward the tradition in the swearing-in ceremony.

After wearing only green sarees in the campaign, now she signs to formally take charge as the CM again using a green pen with green ink! 

Senior political leaders such as Venkaiah Naidu, Pon Radhakrishnan and  Opposition leader DMK’s MK Stalin was present in the gallery. Numerous film stars, industrialists and various other political leaders were present.

13 new faces have been inducted in the cabinet.  A total of 12 members including Jayalalithaa were already present in the ministry and four women ministers were also part of it. 

Now, mass swearing in of other ministers of the cabinet is going on. 28 ministers have taken charge alongside Amma to serve Tamil  Nadu for 5 years.

Chennai: AIADMK Chief Jayalalithaa sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/Z6xK8MIaNS

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Chennai: Oath taking ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM and the council of ministers, underway in Madras University pic.twitter.com/U1Sh8VV8vl

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Jaya taking oath now. 

Chennai: Oath taking ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM and the council of ministers, underway in Madras University pic.twitter.com/U1Sh8VV8vl

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She has been sworn in for the fourth term as CM of the state.  

The swearing-in ceremony is about to start. Jayalalithaa has reached the auditorium and is currently exchanging pleasentries with her party members, 

Tight security has been placed near the university where the swearing in will take place.  LED TV screens and loud speakers have been placed outside for the public to witness the function. The ceremony will also be relayed live in all the districts via mobile vans. 

When Jaya became the CM for the first time, she took oath place in the same place. 

Chennai: Jayalalithaa leaves from her residence for Madras University where she will be sworn-in as CM of Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/2CRGgORK3E

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The roads of Chennai are jam-packed with Amma supporters. They are visibly elated as Jaya this time around has broken the long tradition of the two Dravisian parties taking turns alternatively to govern in Tamil Nadu.