The uneasy ascent of Sasikala: A timeline of events since Jayalalithaa’s death

Tamil Nadu burst into political turmoil on February 7, two months after the death of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Two dramatic events were at the heart of it all – AIADMK founder-member PH Pandian’s allegation that Jayalalithaa had been poisoned, and former CM O Panneerselvam’s announcement that he was forced to resign from his post. As the controversies unfold, the events of the past two months have taken on a new hue, and previously simmering doubts about the trajectory of events have risen to the surface. Amidst the allegations and counter-allegations, here’s a look at how events fell since Jayalalithaa’s demise.