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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, 68 today, is unlikely to make a public appearance, say sources. But her AIADMK is on an overdrive to ensure queen-sized celebrations to wish the leader a happy birthday.
With only 24 hours to the day, that will mean many simultaneous celebrations across the state. There is a special pooja planned in 122 temples, where many priests will offer prayers for the long life of Ms Jayalalithaa, affectionately called "Amma" or mother by her followers, and also for her return as chief minister as assembly elections to be held in the state soon.
Chennai Mayor Saidai Sa. Duraisamy is paying for free food at the city's Amma canteens, the low-cost eateries that are a pet project of the chief minister. And the city's corporation has pledged to deposit Rs. 10,000 for each girl child born today in the hospitals it runs.
In a double bonanza for new-borns, AIADMK lawmaker D. Jayakumar has announced that he will gift gold rings to babies in north Chennai to celebrate Amma's birthday. Another lawmaker MV Karuppiah, reportedly floated on water to wish his leader a long life.
Queen-Size Birthday Celebrations For Jayalalithaa. But Where Is She, Asks DMK
Queen-Size Birthday Celebrations For Jayalalithaa. But Where Is She, Asks DMK
With only 24 hours to the day, that will mean many simultaneous celebrations across the state. There is a special pooja planned in 122 temples, where many priests will offer prayers for the long life of Ms Jayalalithaa, affectionately called "Amma" or mother by her followers, and also for her return as chief minister as assembly elections to be held in the state soon.
Chennai Mayor Saidai Sa. Duraisamy is paying for free food at the city's Amma canteens, the low-cost eateries that are a pet project of the chief minister. And the city's corporation has pledged to deposit Rs. 10,000 for each girl child born today in the hospitals it runs.
In a double bonanza for new-borns, AIADMK lawmaker D. Jayakumar has announced that he will gift gold rings to babies in north Chennai to celebrate Amma's birthday. Another lawmaker MV Karuppiah, reportedly floated on water to wish his leader a long life.
Queen-Size Birthday Celebrations For Jayalalithaa. But Where Is She, Asks DMK
Queen-Size Birthday Celebrations For Jayalalithaa. But Where Is She, Asks DMK
