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Jayalalithaa acquitted – Twitter enraged
Fresh from Salman Khan’s shocking hit-and-run case suspension, India’s law and order system is back in the limelight for acquitting former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in a disproportionate assets case. The Karnataka High Court gave its statement today which will make her eligible to return back as the head of Tamil Nadu government.
She was charged with accumulating a staggering sum of Rs. 66.65 crore in wealth that was clearly disproportionate to her known sources of income from 1991-96 – the period where she served her first term as the CM.
Following the acquaintance, Jayalalithaa’s supporters erupted in joy, distributed sweets and lit fireworks in celebration of their beloved Amma’s freedom and return to governance. However, Twitterati had a different opinion. Countless Twitter users blasted the Indian courts and reflected on how the rich and influential can get away with even the most heinous crimes in India.
Jaya acquitted; guess the Rs 66.65 crore assets didn’t need an explanation or a tax return! #JayaVerdict
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) May 11, 2015
Salman has been given bail Jayalaithaa has been acquitted. The only criminal which is inside the prison is our Judicial system #JayaVerdict
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@imsujitagrawal) May 11, 2015
The High Courts should be renamed as Courts on High #JayaVerdict
— Ra_Bies (@Ra_Bies) May 11, 2015
I hereby declare India as the safest place for Criminals. RIP constitution. #JayaVerdict #ammaverdict
— God (@GyanOfGod) May 11, 2015
Indian Judiciary: Are you rich and popular? Convict: Yes, I am. Indian Judiciary: K. Here is your Bail. #AmmaIsBack
— Mr. Vishwas (@SrkVishu) May 11, 2015
If #JayaVerdict was in cricket. Howzzaat? Umpire: LBW. Out. Appeal. 3rd umpire: Leg didn’t come bef wicket. Wicket came after leg. Not out!
— Kiran Kumar S (@KiranKS) May 11, 2015
Time very right for Dawood Ibrahim to surrender, get bail and relax in India. #JayaVerdict
— Oxomiya Jiyori (@SouleFacts) May 11, 2015
Yes well! release the rich and mighty. Put the poor behind the bars. #IndianJudiciary what more do I say now? #JayaVerdict
— Ravinder Singh (@_RavinderSingh_) May 11, 2015
The Indian justice system is the greatest disappointment known to mankind. #JayaVerdict
— Vália Babycats (@livetimefe) May 11, 2015
Although Jayalalitha had been forced to quit as chief minister of the southern state, her return is now seen as a formality as she continued to control her party while on bail awaiting the outcome of the appeal.
The 67-year-old enjoys huge popularity in Tamil Nadu and ministers have been known to prostrate themselves before her.
