First night in jail : Sasikala sleeps on floor, no special facilities


Bengaluru, Feb 16 (Agencies) : AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala Natarajan, who was sentenced to 4 years in jail by the Supreme Court in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, slept on the floor on her first night in the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru.

According to a report in NDTV, jail authorities refused to provide Sasikala with any of the facilities she had requested for. Sasikala had asked for a Class A cell citing health problems, and non-veg food twice a week. She also wanted space to meditate and round-the-clock medical help if needed.

"There will not be any special privileges for Sasikala. At the most she will be counseled so she can adjust to the jail," an official had said yesterday.

However, Sasikala reportedly had tamarind rice with chutney in the morning for breakfast today. She also 'meditated for a few minutes', jail officials said.

A decision on providing her a cot to sleep on will reportedly be taken by doctors today.

Sasikala is to be assigned with the task of candle making in jail, said reports. She is said to be sharing the cell with her sister-in-law Ilavarasi, who was also convicted.

The report said that Sasikala was also eager to receive news of political developments from Chennai while in jail.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Thursday invited Sasikala loyalist E Palanisamy to form the government.

  

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  • Michael Noronha, mysore

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    Why is the media not publishing news of all the prisoners in jails about their condition and the facilities given to them? Why focus only on Sashikala who deserves to be there and should be treated like every common prisoner? Why periodic bulletins about her stay, food, visitors, medical report, etc..? Sasikala should be treated like every other prisoner. Special privileges should not be extended to politicians and celebrities who get parole at the drop of the hat and eat the food of their choice. Let"Justice not only be done but also seen to be done" in prisons too.

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  • skshetty, Mlore

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    If the offer is 5000 Crore for4 year jail. How many people willingly take it?

    Very tempting deal :-)

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Frazer Town,Bangaluru

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    She may have some problems to settle to the new atmosphere and once settled she may find more comfort in jail than at her home for a change

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  • Proud Indian, Mangaluru

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    There are many Shshikalas and also other male counterparts throughout india.Only non vegetarian Shashikalas face cases against them.Is there any Subramanya Swamis to file case against vegetarian Shashikals? We are not justifying this Shashikala,but out of 125 crores only one Shashikala and Ilaivarasi?! Mera Bharath Mahan.Only so called 'Inteligent people rule the country even though they are in neglible numbers.

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  • Rita, Omzoor/Germany

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    Sashikala first night in jail,explaining all details.why so much ?All are spending their first night same way .But I find govt.should provide to sick people one bed atleast.(am dont mean Sasikala or any particular person)Need not be any comfort type.But some minister or vip get one bed.How come so?She will get used to it,and when comesout ,she must realize how other people suffer without money and she enjoys without earning.Let her donate her money to all poor ones and live like in jail.

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  • Karthik Shetty, Pittsburgh

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    I feel every inmate deserves to be given a bed to sleep on ? Sleeping on floor is medieval treatment.
    Every inmate should have access to newspaper and books. Jail term is a punishment, but lets not forget jail term also should provide inmates an avenue where they can reform. Basic nutrition, health care, access to sunlight, bathroom, news and self improvement programs needs to be implemented. Also skill development can be taught so that once the prisoners are out, they can earn by themselves without resorting to crime. Of course Sasikala doesn't need all of these , but every inmate should have rights to news, bed, restroom, sunlight and work.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    @ Karthik,

    Absolutely true.

    Every prisoner should be reformed by the time they complete their jail term.

    Plenty of human rights abuse in this area of judicial system in India.

    Indian Jails and Jailers both need to be reformed first!!

    Jai Hind !

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sat, Feb 18 2017

    Prisoners sleeping on the floor is draconian way.

    There is a possibility where prison officials pocket rations, amenities granted to prisoners in the first place.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    I want all corrupt politicians to be kicked into this jail and whipped on their fat buttocks.

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  • KUMAR, KINNIGOLI

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    ONLY POLITICIANS ? WHAT ABOUT OTHER CORRUPT PUBLIC SERVANTS?

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  • Diljyoti Allahabad, Kinnigoly

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    " Do not store up treasure on this earth........."
    The Bible

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  • abdulla, india

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Introduce JAN LOK PAL bill and all Politicians will be sleeping on on the Prison Floors...like Sashikala
    No wonder the politicians scared of the bill... Only hood winked Anna hazare from dying....
    Fate of 1.3 Billion indians lie in the hands of these Politicians....
    Is it You get what you deserve???

    when will the LOOT .... return back to the main stream of economy.. since independence?
    healthy LOOT..
    worth in billions of dollars..
    1/ stacked as Gold nuggets ..jewelry under holy Places....
    2/ Fictitious cos floated and borrowed from banks..?
    3/Property in names of families....???
    who can account ..
    who can bell the cat???

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  • Rajesh, dubai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Very sad...... owner of 5000 cores (illegally earned) sleeping on the floor. I have less than 1 core (legal money) and I am not sleeping on the floor.... but on a proper bed.

    This is the result of illegal assets...... i.e. you can't enjoy.... but some one will enjoy your money.

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  • Conrad John Tauro, Shirva/Udupi/Dubai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Fruit of corruption is always bitter and sour...

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  • vivek, hirebyle / Abu dhabi

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Sad that Same Court ...did not let one day J.Jaillalitha on Floor...but it is Majesty after her death..

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  • Lynette Barboza, Falnir, Mangaluru

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    cots for all or cots for none

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Can anyone tell me the name of Salman Khan's Advocate ...

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Must be like that.
    Imagine if the law is like in USA, then the Assembly/ Parliament would be in Jails!!!!
    "Tough law and political cleansing is very necessary"

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Why Yeddyurappa was given Air Conditioner, bed, blanket, TV, bisleri & Newspaper ...

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  • Shobakka, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    congis and other secular parties are afraid of him that moment...

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  • MOHSIN AHMED, ABUDHABI

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Why Shobakka?....could you explain please?

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai, Yedyurappa is only Accused, not convicted. But Sasikala is convicted & sentenced to 4 years jail.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Thank-you Joy ...

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  • shan, dubai

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    MLA/MP or ministers will get VIP treatment in Jail... I.e. special cook or food from home, special room, news paper, special security etc. Sasikala is not MLA/MP or minister.... She wanted to have one day CM to get all these facilities. Now she will be treated as ordinary culprit.

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  • Uday kumar, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    She will somehow by hook and crook come out of jail.there are lot of loopholes in the law system.a good lawyer will fight the case and bring her out.this is india.anything can happen here.jail is for only innocents without money to fight cases

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  • MN, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    No tamarind rice please. She has more Pitta. Please give her only two lota Ganji.
    Sleeping on floor is better, will bring better result than meditation. So no cot.
    Communication with outer word/access to TV, print media will spoil her mental health. So no news paper. She can close her eyes medicate in cell.
    Sharing cell with others, will effect her privacy. So keep her alone in cell with candle light for ambience.
    Keep all of her sympathisers away from jail, as they are eager to make her from Jail CM to TN CM, through sympathy votes and TN people are good in that.

    The above facilities at Jail may convert her in to humble human being after Jail term and she may denounce and surrender her all ill got wealth for poor people benefit and gain moksha.

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  • Sunil M. Shenoy, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Her Dream of becoming CM is fulfilled by Hon'ble Supreme Court.....now she has been assigned with the task of Candle Making (CM) in jail...

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Sunil,

    Good one!!!

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar,Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    One whi goes to jail cant expect any kind of luxurious life. Let her eat rice/konji and chutney. Its one kind of rich food. LET HER CHERISH IT.

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  • KUMAR, KINNIGOLI

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    WHY JAIL? TAKE ALL PROPERTY INTO GOVT POSSESSION AND USE IT FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE. LET HER LIVE HER LIFE FROM ZERO LEVEL.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    That is the punishment. If there is no punishment then what is the use?.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 17 2017

    ZERO Level? how silly , your are giving a opportunity to make lost property within a year or not even that,

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  • PK, KARKALA

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    WHAT A CAPTION... FIRST NIGHT IN JAIL....

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 16 2017

    Only one night she has completed. Another 3 years and 364 night left. Why special facility for her? For what reason? .

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