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Jayalalitha: India court rejects bail appeal | |
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A court in India has rejected a plea for bail by the imprisoned former chief minister of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Jayaram Jayalalitha. | |
The Karnataka High Court said it found no reason to suspend her conviction. | |
Jayalalitha, one of India's most colourful and controversial politicians, was jailed last month for four years on corruption charges. | |
In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted-for wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). | In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted-for wealth of more than $10m (£6.1m). |
Her AIADMK party named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor and he was sworn in as chief minister last week. | |
Security has been tight in the southern city of Bangalore, where the Karnataka High Court is located, for Tuesday's hearing. | |
A large number of Jayalalitha's supporters are in the city to show solidarity for their leader. | |
In neighbouring Tamil Nadu state, thousands of Jayalalitha's party supporters have held meetings and prayers for her release, reports said. | In neighbouring Tamil Nadu state, thousands of Jayalalitha's party supporters have held meetings and prayers for her release, reports said. |
Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, Jayalalitha inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. | Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, Jayalalitha inspires intense loyalty, even adoration. |
The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in Tamil Nadu and her imprisonment dismayed her supporters who have held protests and wept openly. | The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in Tamil Nadu 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 |