As the Supreme Court restored the conviction of special court of AIADMK general secretary VK Saisikala in the disproportionate assets case, her dream of becoming the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu has come shattering down.
The apex court on February 14 quashed the decision of Karnataka High Court to acquit Sasikala, her niece Ilavarasi, nephew VN Sudhakaran and late CM Jayalalithaa for allegedly amassing over Rs 60 crore during her first tenure as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
A few of the celebrities from Tamil film industry has heaved a sigh of relief over the apex court ruling.
Here is how the bigwigs of Tamil film industry reacted to the verdict.
Veteran actor Kamal Hassan, who has been quite vocal in his criticism of Sasikala, expressed his views through a song.
“That the wrong person will win shall not happen always, time will change and justice will prevail.” the actor said in a tweet.
பழைய பாட்டுத்தான் இருந்தாலும்…
தப்பான ஆளு எதிலும் வெல்லும் ஏடா கூடம்..
எப்போதும் இல்லை காலம் மாறும் ஞாயம் வெல்லும்..
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 14, 2017
While Actor Gautami expressed satisfaction that Sasikala got convicted for corruption, she also said that AIADMK general secretary should also explain the death of J. Jayalalithaa.
#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
#Amma should have been with us. Not her #memorial. #Sasikala must answer for 75 days of tragedy #JusticeForAmma https://t.co/7WUbWa9ezF
— Gautami (@gautamitads) February 13, 2017
Actor Arvind Swami of Bombay fame gave nuanced response to the verdict saying there is no cause to celebrate and urged the lawmakers to get back to work.
Now, Please ask the MLAs to get back to civilisation and start working.
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) February 14, 2017
I would like to see our acting CM go to his office today & set an example for all MLAs to commence work. People b4 politics.
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) February 14, 2017
There is actually no cause for celebration on both sides. Remember what the trial court judgement is and what it implies.
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) February 14, 2017
Actor and Tamil Nadu Congress spokesperson welcomed the verdict and said she was relieved after the SC ruling.
The best valentine gift to the people of TN by the #SC..people can breathe normally n live without any fear
..— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) February 14, 2017
Tamil singer Chinamayi Sripaada , showed emoticons of palms joined together as a gesture of her gratitude towards SC verdict.
