LIVE: Jayalalithaa sentenced to 4 years in jail; all DMK & AIDMK clash

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has been convicted by a special court in Bangalore in the  18-year-old Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case against her. This verdict will have huge ramifications on the state polity and her government.

The highlights:

Jayalalithaa has been sentenced for four years, set to be arrested.

# Jayalalithaa likely to be hospitalised after complaints of chest pain.

# Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah is holding talks with state Home Secretary over deteriorating law and order situation. # Jayalalithaa to be taken into custody.

# Police sources report an attempt of immolation at Poes Garden, the residence of J Jayalalithaa.

# Traffic along the entire Arcot Road and K K Nagar in the city has been blocked by AIADMK cadres.

# SUVs flying AIADMK party flags are roaming around the city, forcefully closing down all the shops.

# There have been clashed between DMK and AIADMK cadres near DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s residence in Chennai. # A group of AIADMK cadres are also protesting near Subramanian Swamy’s residence in the city. # The Intelligence Bureau has given direction to tighten security across Tamil Nadu and highways. # Businesses in Chenani city close fearing violence. # Southern districts and towns are facing power cuts since morning.

Traffic has also been interrupted in many parts of the city. # Unconfirmed reports of bus burning in Chennai outskirts. # Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has been convicted in the DA case. The quantum of sentence is awaited. # The prosecution has argued that Jayalalithaa and three others have committed offence against society. # Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa tells the court that the case is politically motivated, and intended to harass her. She also says that she is suffering from health problems. # The verdict has been deferred till 3 pm. # Special judge John Michael Cunha enters court hall to deliver verdict in Jayalalitha disproportionate assets case. # 29 ministers of Tamil Nadu Cabinet outside the special court in Bangalore. # Police cane-charged AIADMK activists who were trying to proceed towards the special court. # Top Tamil Nadu ministers, including O Paneerselvam who is likely to be CM if Jayalalithaa is convicted, wait outside the court for verdict.