The Supreme Court has given its verdict and Sasikala has been convicted in the decade-old disproportionate assets case, which means that not only does she no longer get to be the CM, but will also not be able to contest elections for the next six years.
The conviction effectively means she will be debarred from contesting elections for 10 years – six years after having served a jail term for four years. “Nevertheless, we reiterate that having regard to the facts, the charge framed against them by the trial court is restored,” the bench said.
People on social media expressed happiness at the verdict and seem to feel relieved that Panneerselvam will remain the CM of the state. #TNsaved, started trending in Twitter after Sasikala verdict.
The Twitter was quick to react to the verdict. Here are some reactions:
#OPSVsSasi #Valentines pic.twitter.com/SNIQS6d5hA
— Mihir Jha ✍️ (@MihirkJha) February 14, 2017
As Sasikala promised to everyone that she will follow the footsteps of Jayalalithaa, she will now go to jail. 👏👏👏
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) February 14, 2017
Usually..in films/dramas, Police always arrive late or after the incident.. but in Sasikala & OPS drama, Supreme Court makes a timely entry.
— Paresh Rawal Fan (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) February 14, 2017
In a stunning reversal of fortunes, now Sasikala is captive, and the MLAs are free.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) February 14, 2017
This is what happened to #Shashikala after Supreme Court’s verdict. pic.twitter.com/IktDd39bDa
— PhD in Bakchodi (@Atheist_Krishna) February 14, 2017
Ppl are telling #TNSaved but did u ever thought abt the ppl in jail??
Soon a hitlar is gona join then and snatch their freedom #Sasikala— Echa Raja (@HRajaBJP_) February 14, 2017
Now Sasikala ji will know how it feels when someone locks you in. #MLAs #Jail
— Paresh Rawal Fan (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) February 14, 2017
MLA’s right now..😂😂😂👇#SasikalaConvicted #TNsaved #DACase #OPSvsSasikala pic.twitter.com/KPdOW01AIy
— TrollywoodHeadMaster 😉 (@THM_Off) February 14, 2017
On #Valentines Day Amma proved in Supreme Court She loves #OPS more than #Sasikala #TNsaved #Shashikala #DACase
Disproportionate Assets— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomined) February 14, 2017
Bas kar pagle, ab PM ki kursi lega kya. pic.twitter.com/ut4o7D2NeR
— PhD in Bakchodi (@Atheist_Krishna) February 14, 2017
#Sasikala : I Love You.#CM Post : I love You Too, But as a Friend😂😂😂😂#ValentinesDay #TNsaved
— Troll Kollywood™ (@TKollywood) February 14, 2017
Now Sasikala ji will know how it feels when someone locks you in. #MLAs #Jail
— Paresh Rawal Fan (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) February 14, 2017
There’s justice in this world!! Great day for TN as Sasikala is now sent to jail!! End of a nightmare for Tamilnadu!
— Malini Parthasarathy (@MaliniP) February 14, 2017
#sasikala has been convicted for corruption. She has to answer for #Amma death also Both cases don’t carry equal sentencing #JusticeForAmma
— Gautami (@gautamitads) February 14, 2017
First time in 4 months I m smiling looking at news Channels … #Tnsaved 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Joy Crizildaa (@joy_stylist) February 14, 2017
Sasi Khalas #sasiJudgementDay
— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) February 14, 2017
#Sasikala is convicted in #DACase & cannot become the CM. TN lives to fight another day. Now watch the MLAs scramble and move to OPS camp
— The Masakadzas (@Nesenag) February 14, 2017
The court asked Sasikala and her relatives VN Sudhakaran and Elavarasi to surrender immediately. “Since the charges framed by the trial court have been restored against all of them they will surrender forthwith before the trial court and serve the remaining part of the sentence,” the bench said.