Despite being a surprise choice for the CM’s post and not having an impressive political legacy, he managed to steer a vastly unpopular government because of his realisation that his political future is uncertain after the next general elections. But for now, he is the CM and he knows how to safeguard the position.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/eps-ops-master-survivors-in-their-own-right/articleshow/72249045.cms