In true Jayalalithaa style, she also kissed the girl gently on the forehead before blessing her, a party release said.
Late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, would often name children of party workers and supporters and kiss the infants on their forehead.
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Meanwhile, a Malaysian Senator today congratulated Sasikala on her being appointed as AIADMK General Secretary.
Senator Dato SA Vigneswaran, President of the Senate of Malaysia, congratulated Chinnamma (as Sasikala is addressed by AIADMK workers in person) on being appointed to the party's top post, a release said.
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