Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Monday sought an assistance of Rs 22,573 crore from the Central Government to undertake relief and reconstruction works in areas affected by cyclone Vardah and reiterated the demand for an 'on account' grant of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate requirements. The Chief Minister submitted a 142-page memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the evening at his residence.
He also handed over a copy of the resolution adopted by state Cabinet recently recommending the Bharat Ratna award for late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, in recognition of her services to the nation.
The Chief Minister requested to Prime Minister for installation of a life-size bronze statue of Jayalalithaa in Parliament complex.
The Chief Minister reiterated the demand for the formation of the Cauvery Management Board and Cauvery Regulatory Committee to implement the final award of the Tribunal in 2007.
later speaking to media, Panneerselvam evaded questions on the request of AIADMK leaders that VK Sasikala should assume the office of Chief Minister too, apart from taking over as general secretary of the AIADMK.