REGION DIGEST
29.01.2021
Jaya memorial deaths: Solatium to kin of cadres
The AIADMK on Thursday announced solatium of ₹3 lakh each to the bereaved families of two party cadres who had died after taking part in the inaugural function of the memorial built for former chief minister Jayalalithaa in Chennai on Wednesday. K Mookan of Sirugudi panchayat in Dindigul district died of a cardiac arrest after taking part in the event, while A Mariappan of Marachireddipatti branch unit of the party in Trichy district was killed in an accident while returning home after taking part in the event.
TTV plea on attack on TN fishermen in AP: Attacks on deep sea fishermen from Tamil Nadu by those from neighbouring states has become an issue of concern. On Thursday, AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran tweeted that 180 TN fishermen were attacked and taken into custody by fishermen in Andhra Pradesh. Dhinakaran said the state government should intervene and put an end to the highhandedness of AP fishermen.
OPS son wishes Sasikala: Deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam’s younger son V P Jayapradeep on Thursday wished Jayalalithaa’s close aide, V K Sasikala, a speedy recovery. Jayapradeep does not hold any position in the AIADMK. In a statement, Jayapradeep wished the leader, who was released from prison on Wednesday, but is undergoing treatment for Covid-19.
Rajini aide to start party:
Actor Rajinikanth's associate Ra Arjunamurthy on Thursday said he would launch a political party in a week that would work towards ushering in the much-needed change on the political and governance front in Tamil Nadu. He appealed to the members of Rajini Makkal Mandram to consider joining him.
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