Jayalalithaa sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister; celebration breaks out across state

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AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa was today sworn in for the fifth time as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid celebrations by party cadres and supporters all over the state. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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She returns to power nearly eight months after she was forced to quit over corruption charges. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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Jayalalithaa took the oath in the name of God in Tamil in a simple function held at the University of Madras Centenary Auditorium here. Twenty-eight other ministers also took oath in a brief ceremony. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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The 67-year-old AIADMK supremo was administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor K Rosaiah. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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Earlier, she arrived at the venue in a green saree and was welcomed by Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Gnanadesikan with a bouquet. Later, she introduced O Pannerselvam, Natham R Viswanathan and all other ministers before they were sworn in. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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The swearing-in ceremony was attended by BJP leaders including Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan and national office bearer of the party H Raja. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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Actors Rajinikanth, Sarathkumar and eminent music composer Ilayaraja were among the long list of dignitaries who attended the function. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>

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Jayalalithaa was disqualified following her conviction in the Rs 66.66 crore disproportionate assets case by a trial court in Bengaluru on September 27. The Karnataka High Court had subsequently acquitted her of the charges on May 11. </br><br><strong>Read full story:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/jayalalithaa-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-retains-old-faces/75066/&quot; target="_blank"><strong>Jayalalithaa sworn in Tamil Nadu CM today for 5th time, retains old faces</strong></a>