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Amma's bail plea rejected....HC sends a strong note on fighting corruption.


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First of its kind in INDIA.Verdict brings a ray of hope in people that they can trust the judiciary. Though it took the court 18 long years to come to this verdict, all that ppl would say is that its better late than never. The verdit cause's a huge commotion in the state of Tamil nadu.People are furious.2 more commit suicide to add to the 1 before the bail plea.

The Karnataka High Court said it found no reason to suspend her conviction. Jayalalitha, one of India's most colourful and controversial politicians, was jailed last month for four years on corruption charges. In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted-for wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). Her AIADMK party named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor and he was sworn in as chief minister last week. Rejecting Jayalalitha's plea for bail on Tuesday, Justice AV Chandrasekhar said "corruption violates human rights as it leads to economic disparity". Jayalalitha held the "highest post" in the state and committed "a very serious crime" which "is not a small offence", the judge added. The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi says most observers had expected the bail application to fail - the prosecution had initially opposed it in writing. But in a dramatic about-turn, prosecutors then dropped their objections - it was not immediately clear why - and Jayalalitha's lawyers came out flashing victory signs, prompting cheering from her supporters outside the court and in her home state. For a short time, it appeared that she was about to be granted bail - until Justice Chandrasekhar surprised everyone again by turning down the plea. Within minutes, her supporters had stopped celebrating and started mourning, beating their chests and weeping loudly, our correspondent adds. Security has been tight in the southern city of Bangalore, where the Karnataka High Court is located, for Tuesday's hearing. A large number of Jayalalitha's supporters are in the city to show solidarity for their leader. Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, Jayalalitha inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. Thousands of her party workers have held meetings and prayers for her release, many weeping openly. The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in Tamil Nadu, which neiThe Karnataka High Court said it found no reason to suspend her conviction. Jayalalitha, one of India's most colourful and controversial politicians, was jailed last month for four years on corruption charges. In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted-for wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). Her AIADMK party named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor and he was sworn in as chief minister last week. Rejecting Jayalalitha's plea for bail on Tuesday, Justice AV Chandrasekhar said "corruption violates human rights as it leads to economic disparity". Jayalalitha held the "highest post" in the state and committed "a very serious crime" which "is not a small offence", the judge added. The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi says most observers had expected the bail application to fail - the prosecution had initially opposed it in writing. But in a dramatic about-turn, prosecutors then dropped their objections - it was not immediately clear why - and Jayalalitha's lawyers came out flashing victory signs, prompting cheering from her supporters outside the court and in her home state. For a short time, it appeared that she was about to be granted bail - until Justice Chandrasekhar surprised everyone again by turning down the plea. Within minutes, her supporters had stopped celebrating and started mourning, beating their chests and weeping loudly, our correspondent adds. Security has been tight in the southern city of Bangalore, where the Karnataka High Court is located, for Tuesday's hearing. A large number of Jayalalitha's supporters are in the city to show solidarity for their leader. Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, Jayalalitha inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. Thousands of her party workers have held meetings and prayers for her release, many weeping openly. The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in Tamil Nghbours Karnataka.
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Lot of protests in TN are not by public. 99% by AIADMK supporters. Common man might have sympathy. Nobody will have time to protest except the paid supporters.
hope they r not burning any lives this time
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hope they r not burning any lives this time
AIADMK supporters were happy first then sad later OPC was sad first and happy later :cantstop: Looks like he has asked public to keep quiet.
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AIADMK supporters were happy first then sad later OPC was sad first and happy later :cantstop: Looks like he has asked public to keep quiet.
OPC will be hoping that amma will become prime minister soon :hysterical:
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i do not why ppl suicide when scuh things happen. When YSR (Andra Ex-CM) died , 4 ppl sacrificed their lives. And when rajnikant dies atleast 10 to 15 might suicide . 2 to 3 if something happens to SACHIN. #happensOnlyInIndia

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i do not why ppl suicide when scuh things happen. When YSR (Andra Ex-CM) died , 4 ppl sacrificed their lives. And when rajnikant dies atleast 10 to 15 might suicide . 2 to 3 if something happens to SACHIN. #happensOnlyInIndia
Don't believe that count. Even natural deaths, irrelevant suicides will be reported as politically motivated. News agencies are largely to blame as they don't do sufficient investigation into such claims. They just print anything sensational
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Don't believe that count. Even natural deaths' date=' irrelevant suicides will be reported as politically motivated. News agencies are largely to blame as they don't do sufficient investigation into such claims. They just print anything sensational[/quote'] Yes. Many of natural deaths are linked to incidents involving big politicians and celebrities to create sensation.
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Don't believe that count. Even natural deaths' date=' irrelevant suicides will be reported as politically motivated. News agencies are largely to blame as they don't do sufficient investigation into such claims. They just print anything sensational[/quote'] Maybe but i do find some over dedicated fans who can do anything for their hero's. A man near my town did burn himself up after the kidnapping of Mr.rajkumar (a sandlewood major)by virappan.
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Maybe but i do find some over dedicated fans who can do anything for their hero's. A man near my town did burn himself up after the kidnapping of Mr.rajkumar (a sandlewood major)by virappan.
There might be few like that. But report of 100 people died of shock came in print media. You know the source. AIADMK party or shall we call AIADMK Autopsy commision lol
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I find the ritualistic ugly rudali type crying in national tv by paid aiadmk garbage worker type women most disgusting.
Pretty disgusting.. Really shows TN in bad light.
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