TN CM invites Narendra Modi for two state events

Palanisami handed over two separate letters to Mr Modi during their meeting in New Delhi, requesting his presence at the events.

Madras HC directs TN CM to submit Assembly trust vote video

The CM secured trust vote in the Assembly nine days ago, following a mayhem that lasted several hours.

The Palanisami government sailed through the trust vote on Saturday.

When the Speaker returned and said he would order voting, DMK legislators again rushed to his podium.

The Palanisami government won the confidence vote in the state Assembly by a comfortable 122-11 margin after high drama and bedlam in the House.

In the 234-member House, Palanisami needs the support of 118 MLAs.

Sasikala, however, managed to get a television for herself, and upgrade her cell to class-A.

The governor gave Palanisami 15 days to seek the vote of confidence of the Assembly.

Palanisami, a science graduate swore allegiance to Jayalalithaa faction when the party split after the demise of its founder MGR.

An emotional Ms Sasikala addressed supporters and said she was sure her party would get the invite to form the government.