Jaya set to return as CM, calls MLA’s meeting on May 22

AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is all set to return as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister soon for the fifth time after her election as Leader of the Legislature Party scheduled on May 22, following her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case. “Jayalalithaa will be elected unanimously as Leader of the AIADMK Legislature Party in a meeting to be held on May 22 at party headquarters here,” a top AIADMK source told a news agency. Earlier, in a brief press release, announcing the MLA’s meeting, Jayalalithaa said, 

“All MLAs should participate in the meeting without fail.” 

Sources said Jayalalithaa will stake claim to form the government and assume <g data-gr-id="8">office</g> of chief minister anytime between May 22-24.