CHENNAI:  A huge question mark hangs over whether Sasikala Natarajan will be replacing O Panneerselvam as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as the AIADMK holds an internal meeting this afternoon. While a section of the party leaders claim it is the agenda of the meet, another plays down the possibility, saying the meeting is meant to improve the coordination between the party and the government.

Some leaders have indicated to NDTV that the 61-year-old Ms Natarajan is likely to be chosen legislature party leader at today's meeting. Her formal takeover of the top job could happen later this week - an auspicious moment is expected on February 9 and 10.

A section of the party has been clamouring for the new general secretary -a longtime friend and companion of Jayalalithaa who carried out her last rites and took over the reins of the party days later -- to take charge of the government as well. Ms Jayalalithaa held both posts and some party leaders have contended that it is unwise for the party and the government to have separate heads IANS