In a sudden development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam visited the Jayalalithaa memorial on Tuesday and was seen sitting in silence.

The Chief Minister began his 'mediitation' around 9 p.m.

Mr. Panneerselvam's move gains significance in view of the confusion surrounding V.K. Sasikala's swearing-in as Chief Minister.

Mr. Panneerselvam, who is also AIADMK party treasurer, proposed Ms. Sasikala's name for legislature party leader at the MLAs’ meeting on Sunday and faxed his resignation to Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao. IANS