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Jayalalithaa death inquiry panel assures transparent probe

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Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) Justice (retd) A. Arumughaswamy, who heads the one man inquiry commission looking into the circumstances leading to hospitalisation of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and her treatment, on Friday assured the probe will be transparent.

He was speaking to the media here as the commission began its work.

A notification seeking information from those who have any knowledge about Jayalalithaa’s death was also issued.

In the order setting up the commission, the Tamil Nadu government had set out its terms of reference as: “To inquire into the circumstances and situation leading to the hospitalisation of the late Hon’ble Chief Minister on 22.9.2016 and subsequent treatment provided till her unfortunate demise on 5.12.2016”.

It has been asked to submit its report in three months time.

Ever since Jayalalithaa’s death, there have been hints of foul play in her death, with critics pointing fingers at her aide, the now jailed V.K. Sasikala.

The AIADMK camp of Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam had laid down a probe into the death as one of its demands before merging the faction with that led by Chief Minister E. Palaniswami.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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