There may be a host of reasons behind Hillary Clinton's decision to run for president, but if an AIADMK MLA is to be believed, it was her meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa that inspired the Democrat leader to throw her hat in the ring.



During discussion hour in the Tamil Nadu assembly, Ramu, AIADMK MLA from Coonoor, claimed that one of the main reasons the United States got its first woman presidential candidate was an inspiring visit with Amma herself.



MEETING AMMA



Ramu said Hillary visited Jayalalithaa back in 2011 as US Secretary of State. That hour-long meeting, he claims, was behind Hillary's firm decision to run for President of the United States.



Of course, Hillary did meet Jayalalithaa in 2011 and even invited the CM to visit the US, reportedly to discuss the development that had taken place in Tamil Nadu.



IMPRESSING WITH ENGLISH?



Ramu claims that her meeting with Jayalalithaa left Hillary mesmerised and she also came away impressed with Amma's fluency in English.



Incidentally, Jayalalithaa had congratulated Hilary Clinton back in July when she was nominated as the Democratic Party candidate.



"In creating history, you have given voice and hope to the cause of women empowerment across the world," Jayalalithaa had said, adding that it was a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for all women in the world and particularly for women involved in democratic electoral politics.



Of course, while Ramu was sincere about his statement, his claim sparked a laughter riot in the opposition benches.

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