In Tamil Nadu, V K Sasikala today took charge as AIADMK general secretary, the party's top post. Sasikala formally assumed charge by signing papers after which she proceeded to address the gathering outside. <br/><br/>On December 29, a meeting of AIADMK's top decision making body, the general council, took the decision to appoint her as part general secretary. The long time close aide of late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalitha fills up the post after it fell vacant with the demise of her mentor.