It is difficult to de-code the leadership style of Ms.Jeyalalitha. The loyalty shown by her party members remain a mystery.
Recently one of the ministers entered the assembly bare foot, when the journalist asked about his act, the minister said that wherever Amma is present, it is a temple and one should not enter the temple wearing footwear. That minister's respect for his leader is unprecedented.
Some say since she picks up a nobody and makes him a minister, he ends up worshipping her. This may be true, but does not explain the intensity of the devotion shown by her followers. It is not one or two who are promoted display this kind of devotion, but most of her followers.
Freudian concept ‘Transference’ sheds some light on this phenomenon. Followers going overboard in getting attention from Amma can’t be explained otherwise.
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