In a show of support for former CM Jayalalithaa, AIADMK cadres and the Tamil film fraternity stage protests
1.00 pm: Actor Karthi arrived just moments ago to a rousing welcome by fans
12.25 pm: Superstar Rajinikanth will not participate in the solidarity gathering as he is in Bangalore today. Actor Kamal Haasan too is unlikely to participate.
Kasimedu fishermen stage token fast,another gathering at Moolakadai junction says @petleepeter. @ChennaiConnect @ramyakannan #Jayaverdict
— Asha (@sridhar_asha) September 30, 2014
Director Bala at the solidarity gathering.
12.15 pm: Despite the scorching sun, the supporters of AIADMK have turned up in big numbers for the show of solidarity organised by the Tamil film fraternity for Jayalalithaa. There is no confirmation as to whether the top heroes of Tamil cinema will participate since since the meeting was planned only late yesterday evening. Actor Suriya and Karthi, however, are expected to participate post noon.
Vellore Corporation council passes special resolution condemning Jaya's conviction in disproportionate assets case.
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Protests in Chennai: Agitators condemning the verdict against Ms. Jayalaithaa gathered in different location in Chennai from 9 am onwards. Flags and banners expressing solidarity for the AIADMK supremo were flashed throughout the city. Earlier an anonymous caller issued a telephonic threat that a bomb is planted for the stage opposite the State guest house, Chepauk hosting the event. Bomb squads were despatched to the location and a thorough inspection for nearly an hour proved the threat to be a hoax. Police are probing further to track the anonymous caller.
Actors Prabhu and Sathyaraj join the protest. Photo: K. Pichumani
12.00 pm: Let me state that this is not a protest. We are shocked and saddened by the verdict and this is to show our support to her in these difficult times. We are hoping she would soon be acquitted from the case and come back as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister. - Director Vikraman, President of Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association.
11.50am: We are not here under any compulsion or threat from anyone. The CM has supported the film industry in many ways. Which is why we are here to support her, said Actor Sarathkumar
11.10 am: The Karnataka High Court adjourned Jayalalithaa's bail application and appeal to Monday, October 6, 2014.
11.00 am: Protests and fasts staged in Cuddalore, Banruti, Kancheepuram, Erode, Sathiyamangalam and other places.
10.50 a.m.: Producer Keyaar, Director S.J. Surya and others at the protest being held by the film fraternity in Chepauk.
10.45 a.m.: Producer Kunjumon and Director P. Vasu at the film industry sit in to protest.
10.40 a.m.: Actor-politician Sarath Kumar, producer Abirami Ramanathan at the Chepauk state guest house where members of the film industry are participating in a fast to protest Jayalalithaa's conviction, in Chennai on Tuesday. Photo: K. Pichumani
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Jayalalithaa bail hearing in Bangalore
Bangalore city police have tightened security around Karnataka High Court in view of hearing on appeal by AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa, who has sought suspension of sentence and bail following her conviction in Rs.53.6 crore disproportionate assets case.
A large number of AIADMK supporters who have come to the High Court premises have been stopped outside court's entrance gates. The Court Hall 11, where vacation bench will be hearing Ms Jayalalithaa's plea along with petitions related to criminal cases, is jampacked at 10 am though sitting will start only at 10.30 am.
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