LTTE attempting to set up base in TN: Jayalalithaa

AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa on Sunday said the security situation in Tamil Nadu was turning out to be 'alarming' as "the LTTE is now attempting to establish a base" for its operations in the state due to it's military setback in Sri Lanka.

There was an 'alarming situation' in the state, where all political parties except the AIADMK were "prepared to roll out a red carpet" for the banned organisation, she told reporters here at the party headquarters.

"Given the Centre's support for the state government here, only God can save Tamil Nadu," she said.

The banned outfit was looking for a base in the state as it was becoming weak in Sri Lanka following attacks by the military and also since the Tamil Nadu Government was "weak and there is no maintenance of law and order," she said.

"Only I, a popular strong political leader, fully oppose the LTTE, while every party of any consequence is ready to welcome it to Tamil Nadu," she claimed

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