M Rafeeque Ahmed, President of the Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI), complimented O Panneerselvam for being elected as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in a press release.

“He is taking over as the new CM at a very difficult time. The late chief minister J Jayalalithaa had set very high standards, and we are confident that the successor will follow and fulfil the unfinished agenda of Jayalalithaa.”

“We also compliment Panneerselvam, the police officials and all agencies for a well-coordinated and very well-planned funeral procession. The law and order was very well maintained throughout the State and it was an exemplary courage shown by one and all,” he stated in the press release.

The release stated that SICCI supports the initiatives he is taking for the benefit of trade and industry.