Jaya continues to be guiding beacon: says Panneerselvam in

Late AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa's name was generously invoked during the presentation of Tamil Nadu budget Friday by Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, saying she continues to be the "guiding beacon and a guardian" of the state government.

He also took her name before presenting the budget estimates for FY 2019-20.

Panneerselvam, who holds the Finance portfolio, said his deceased mentor was an 'embodiment' of greatness as mentioned in 'Tirukkural'.

Citing from a couplet from 'Tirukkural', penned by saint poet Thiruvalluvar, Panneerselvam said, "only great persons endowed with noble qualities can achieve the zenith of perfection in the performance of great deeds."
He further went on to say the late chief minister was living in the hearts of people of Tamil Nadu 'forever' and that she was a catalyst of "our inner consciousness."
Panneerselvam said he was presenting the budget after "revering her visionary and able leadership and seeking her blessings to continue to fulfil her great legacy."