Jayalalithaa bids farewell to Fathima Beevi

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, JULY 5. The former Tamil Nadu Governor, Ms. Justice M. Fathima Beevi, was given a warm send- off at the old Meenambakkam airport this morning when she flew by a special State Government- owned aircraft to Thiruvananthapuram.

The Chief Minister, Ms. Jayalalithaa, and her Cabinet colleagues presented her shawls and flower bouquets.

In an informal chat with presspersons, Ms. Beevi said, ``You should pray for the welfare of the Tamilians and the people of Tamil Nadu''. She also thanked the people of the State for their cooperation.

Asked whether she felt she was a victim of political vendetta, Ms. Beevi replied: ``I have already given my statement which you have all published''.

Earlier, Ms. Jayalalithaa also introduced to the former Governor her Ministerial colleagues, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

The Chief Minister preferred not to talk to the press.

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