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| Jayalalitha: India politician appeals over corruption sentence | Jayalalitha: India politician appeals over corruption sentence |
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| The imprisoned former chief minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Jayaram Jayalalitha, has appealed against her sentence. | The imprisoned former chief minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Jayaram Jayalalitha, has appealed against her sentence. |
| One of India's most colourful and controversial politicians, Jayalalitha was jailed for four years on corruption charges at the weekend. | |
| In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). | In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). |
| Her party has named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor. | Her party has named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor. |
| Mr Panneerselvam was sworn in as chief minister on Monday. | Mr Panneerselvam was sworn in as chief minister on Monday. |
| In its ruling on Saturday, the special court in Bangalore also ordered her to pay a 1bn rupee ($16m; £10m) fine and resign as chief minister. | In its ruling on Saturday, the special court in Bangalore also ordered her to pay a 1bn rupee ($16m; £10m) fine and resign as chief minister. |
| On Monday morning, Jayalalitha's lawyers appealed against the judgement at the Karnataka High Court and also sought bail for her. | |
| Reports say the high court is expected to hear the appeal on Tuesday, which the prosecution is thought likely to challenge. | Reports say the high court is expected to hear the appeal on Tuesday, which the prosecution is thought likely to challenge. |
| Jayalalitha's life has been marked by a series of high and lows. | |
| Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, she inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. | Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, she inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. |
| The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in the state and her imprisonment dismayed her supporters who have held protests and wept openly. | The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in the state and her imprisonment dismayed her supporters who have held protests and wept openly. |
| Jayalalitha: Mercurial personality | Jayalalitha: Mercurial personality |
| Profile: Jayaram Jayalalitha | Profile: Jayaram Jayalalitha |