Tamil Nadu crisis | Highlights: Here's what O Panneerselvam and Sasikala have to say

1. I haven't betrayed AIADMK while in power or in opposition and will withdraw resignation if party cadres ask.

2. Amma remained CM for nearly 16 years. I happened to become CM twice, all this was Amma's wish. I have always followed Amma's path.

3. Health queries regarding Amma were raised in the recent past. It's the duty of the state government to enquire.

4. An inquiry commission will be formed to probe 'doubts' regarding Jayalalithaa's health.

5.  I will meet the governor (Ch Vidyasagar Rao) once he is back in Chennai.

6. I will prove my strength in the state assembly.

7. I will meet Tamil Nadu people in each and every city to make my point.

8. Sasikala Natarajan is the interim general secretary of AIADMK.

9. The Union Govt supports Tamil people. Whoever extends support to Tamil people, we will accept it

10. I will accept Deepa's (Jayalalithaa's niece) support, if offered. "

 

1. After Amma's demise, the supporters asked me to take the responsibility. I couldn't as I was very sad.

2. I could sense the acts of the CM, who completely connived with the opposition.

3. As general secretary it became my responsibility to put an end to Panneerselvam's wrongdoings.

4. Our opponents (DMK) are after us and spearheading whatever is happening today, but nothing can stop us from following Amma's path.

5. Panneerselvam colluded with the party (DMK) which Amma fought against.

6. Nobody has the power to split or divide us... betrayal has never won.

7. Neither AIADMK nor I will be cowed down.

8. Sasikala hit out at Panneerselvam saying she will strike a big blow to his act of betrayal and disloyalty.