Tamilnadu Governor Dr. K.Rosaiah administered the oath of office for the new Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam. Followed by him thirty one Ministers took the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan today. It was a low key affair as the entire cabinet was sworn in after AIADMK Supremo Ms.Jayalalithaa lost her position as the member of legislative assembly and the chief ministership.

Most of the ministers were visibly shaken and tears rolled down their eyes when they took the oath of office. AIADMK MLA, MPs and local body members sat in protest in various places across the State. Emotions run high in the AIADMK camp even as they are waiting for the release of the AIADMK Supremo Ms.Jayalalithaa.

Meanwhile, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalitha’s lawyers filed an appeal before the Karnataka High court today, seeking bail for their client convicted in the disproportionate asset case. The appeal was filed with the High Court Registrar in the morning with the prayer that the sentence of the special court be suspended and bail granted to her. The case is likely to be argued by renowned lawyer Ram Jethmalani and will probably be taken up by the vacation bench tomorrow. Jayalalitha was sentenced to four years imprisonment and a fine of 100 crore rupees for amassing disproportionate assets of over 66 crore rupees beyond her source of income.

Meanwhile, Jayalalitha complained of discomfort today and a doctor from a private hospital was called to check her health in the central jail.