What is Jayalalitha known for?
What is Jayalalitha known for?
From 9 February 1989, she was the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a Dravidian party whose cadre revered her as their “Amma” (Mother) and “Puratchi Thalaivi” (Revolutionary leader). Jayalalithaa was highly popular among the Tamil populace until her death in 2016.
Who was sasikala Jayalalitha?
Sasikala. Sasikala was backbone for former Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. On 14 February 2017, a two-bench Supreme Court jury pronounced her guilty and ordered her immediate arrest in a disproportionate-assets case, effectively ending her chief ministerial ambitions.
Who got Jayalalitha in politics?
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
J. Jayalalithaa/Parties
What is the age of Edappadi palanisamy?
67 years (May 12, 1954)
Edappadi K. Palaniswami/Age
What kind of career did Jayalalithaa have?
Jayalalithaa was a bombshell in bikini. Jayalalithaa started her career in acting. She made her Bollywood debut through Izzat, in which she was paired opposite Dharmendra. Jayalalithaa joined All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) political party.
When did Jayalalithaa become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
She was chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the period of 14-05-2001 to 21-09-2001. Jayalalitha was elected from Andipatti Assembly constituency in February 2002. She again became the chief Minister for the period of 02-03-2002 to -12-05-2006. Again she lost power to the DMK.
When did Jayalalithaa become a member of Rajya Sabha?
Jayalalithaa, as she was commonly referred to, was a famous South Indian film star before she joined politics. She had appeared as a lead actress in various films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages. She was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1984 and served in this post till 1989.
Why was J Jayalalithaa disbarred as Chief Minister?
The AIADMK returned to power in 2001, although Jayalalithaa was personally disbarred from contesting due to the corruption cases. Within a few months of her taking oath as chief minister, in September 2001, she was disqualified from holding office and forced to cede the chair to loyalist O. Panneerselvam.
