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Jayalatitha appeals over corruption sentence

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Update: 2014-09-30 00:13:00
Jayalatitha appeals over corruption sentence

DHAKA: The imprisoned former chief minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Jayaram Jayalalitha appealed against her sentence, BBC reports. 

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).

Her party has named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BDST: 1006 HRS, SEP 30, 2014

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