AIADMK general secretary Sasikala reportedly said that she had crossed over 1000 people like O Panneerselvam. According to reports, Sasikala also claimed that she asked Panneerselvam to take over as the Chief Minister, but the latter said that he wanted her to become the CM of Tamil Nadu. Sasikala also added that the plan to split the party started soon after Jayalalithaa’s death.