BJP, Cong unlikely to gain ground in TN post Amma's death: N Ram

BJP and Congress gaining ground in Tamil Nadu in the aftermath of J Jayalalithaa's demise seems unlikely, says N Ram, Chairman of The Hindu. The competition will remain with the home-grown parties, DMK and AIADMK.Ram says O Panneerselvam may not be the strong charismatic leader like Amma. But he is happy that Panneerselvam has been appointed without much fuss.MK Venu, Founding Editor at The Wire says backward caste politics are here to stay despite Jayalalithaa's death. Panneerselvam will have to increase the funds for welfare schemes.Watch video for more...