Posts on Jayalithaa's interview to Times Now Channel on June 28, 2011

• "Yes she has to play in Indian role for the great future . people think "
• "Madam Jayalalitha may play a major role in national politics provided she temporarily resist the central financial aid she get by supporting Central Govt. She can stand out boldly for a good cause. Talk with eminent people in Tamilnadu and design a strategy keeping in mind the on going political turmoil and mindset of poor electoral."
• "Well, Manish Tiwari (Congress) may well try to see Mamta Banerjee's victory to be no less significant than Jayalalitha's, conveniently forgetting the fact that Mamta was facing WB elections with the total support of UPA govt (special trains and other special sops to the state to woo the voters), but Jaya had none of that. She was fighting a strong UPA alliance in TN, and especially a very hostile opponent in DMK. Therefore, the victory in TN assumes more significance, especially in light of recent movements against corruption. The people's power prevailed, which showed clearly in TN. Let Manish be reminded of this."
• "Democracy is based on checks and balances. If the Lokpal is vested with all powers, including prosecuting the PM, will it not lead to dictatorship? Who will punish the Lokpal and his team if they do wrong?"
• "The reasons Ms. Jayalithaa has advanced for excluding the Om form Lokpal's ambit are quite convincing. A PM can be effective only when he has the freedom to function."
• "TN CM Jayalalithaa's concern that bringing PM under the Lokpal bill is genuine and valid. The manner in which she has handled the questions points to her maturity and wisdom. Political leaders giving interviews should take a lesson or two from her. While answering the media, leaders should be more focused on conveying their views, rather than answering mindless questions."