Thala Ajith to lead AIADMK in next elections ?

After the demise of Tamil Nadu’s beloved political leader J Jayalalitha yesterday night, the one question that has been asked by many is “Who will lead the party next?”

Jayalalitha’s loyalist O Paneerselvam has already sworn in as the next Chief Minister of the state. But, there are widespread reports that popular Tamil actor Ajith Kumar might lead AIADMK for the next elections.

Many Tamil media reports claim that Ajith is the no.1 contender for the spot of party leader. Many reports on the internet proclaim that Amma has already prepared her will and have given the same to her loyal party members.

They also report that party has decided Ajith would lead the party and O Paneerselvam would assist Ajith Kumar.

When Jayalalitha was first admitted to the Apollo Hospital on September 22, Ajith was the first one to pay her visit.

This specualtions first started surfaced a month back when a newspaper in Kannada reported that Jayalalithaa had already decided on Ajith as her successor and that party members of AIADMK were aware of the decision.

Ajith is currently shooting in Bulgaria for his upcoming movie.

He issued a press statement that reads, “I express my deepest condolences to my fellow citizens of Tamil Nadu and to the cadres of AIADMK on the demise of our beloved leader Honourable Dr Puratchi Thalaivi Amma.

She had fought many battles and stood tall among the leaders of our times. This news comes as a shock to me as we were praying for and hopeful of her speedy recovery.

May her soul rest in peace. I pray to the almighty to give us the strength during this time of grief.”

Nothing is official as of yet. Let’s wait and watch how things proceed before the next elections in 2018.