Disturbed over the report that Shihan Hussaini, a karate trainer, nailed himself to a cross in her support, the AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Monday appealed to him not to take any step that may endanger his life.
In a letter to him, Ms. Jayalalithaa said she was “deeply shocked and distressed” over his action.
The karate trainer had performed the act as a mark of offering prayer for her to become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister again.
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Thanking him for the concern shown in her interest, Ms. Jayalalithaa said, “I consider that subjecting oneself to such an extreme act of self-inflicted pain should be avoided” and advised him to take good care of himself.
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