Jayalalithaa to come back as CM on Saturday

Chennai, May 22: AIADMK leader J. Jayalalithaa will be sworn-in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the fifth time on Saturday, within less than a fortnight of the Karnataka High Court upholding her appeal and acquitting her in a disproportionate assets case. Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah's office, in a statement, said the governor has approved the recommendation made by chief minister-designate Jayalalithaa regarding allocation of portfolios among the council of ministers. The swearing-in ceremony would be held on May 23 at 11 a.m. at the Madras University Centenary Building. A total of 29 ministers, including 67-year-old Jayalalithaa, would be sworn-in. Coming out of her home after more than seven months on Friday, Jayalalithaa called on Rosaiah and exchanged pleasantries.