Nobody knows if there is even a succession plan, in case she meets with an adverse verdict. All that one hears in Chennai and in local media are rumours and pure speculation because practically nothing leaks out of her inner circle. Most of the rumours in the recent past, including her serious ill-health, have turned out to be unreliable. Instinctively, both Poes Garden watchers and veteran AIADMK specialists, speculate that Jaya's associate Sasikala might be the natural successor. Some even suggest that she is likely to contest the assembly election from a southern district. It may be recalled that a few years ago, Jaya had expelled Sasikala from her residence, while rumours were rife that the latter and her family were plotting to usurp power - that too in connection with the same wealth case.