SC verdict has unmasked the betrayers who wanted to finish off AIADMK: Palaniswami
1 year, 10 months ago

SC verdict has unmasked the betrayers who wanted to finish off AIADMK: Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: Elated over the Supreme Court verdict allowing him to continue as the AIADMK's top leader, its interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Wednesday said the ruling has unmasked "betrayers" and the "DMK's B-team" that wanted to finish off his party. The favourable apex court was a result of the 'divinity' of party stalwarts, the late Chief Ministers M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, he said at a mass wedding ceremony here. In a veiled attack at his rival O Panneerselvam, a grinning Palaniswami said "some Ettappars who worked as DMK's B-team and wanted to finish off the AIADMK have been unmasked today. The Supreme Court earlier in the day upheld the order of the Madras High Court which allowed Palaniswami to continue as the interim general secretary of the AIADMK, founded by the late chief minister Ramachandran.

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DMK replies to EPS on law and order
1 month ago

DMK replies to EPS on law and order

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: DMK Organisation Secretary R S Bharati slammed the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami for urging the State government not to appeal against the Madras High Court order on a CBI investigation into the hooch tragedy at Kallakurichi and for his allegation that Law and Order in the State had collapsed under the present regime. Addressing the media …

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK
1 month ago

BJP keeps its doors open for AIADMK

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: At the core committee meeting of the BJP State unit on Wednesday, Central Observer Aravind Menon told the State leaders not to worry about future alliances that would be decided at the national level but concentrate on building the party at the State level. Though a target of one crore members was fixed for the State unit, they had …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?
1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami hints at reunion with BJP?

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami hinted at the possibility of allying again with the BJP. He said his party will consider for alliance any party that aims to remove the anti-people DMK, and is ready to accept AIADMK’s lead. ‘WHO CRAWLED LIKE A COCKROACH.’ EPS recently questioned the ruling party naming welfare schemes after Kalaignar calling it misuse of …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

As the AIADMK looks to form a solid alliance to fight the 2026 assembly elections, the party’s general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami reportedly asked his functionaries and leaders to avoid criticising political parties other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders who attended the meeting on Wednesday said on condition of anonymity. AIADMK …

Jealousy has no cure, Bharathi tells Edappadi K Palaniswami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jealousy has no cure, Bharathi tells Edappadi K Palaniswami

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI/ TIRUNELVELI: The DMK has lashed out at AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for his comments regarding Chief Minister MK Stalin’s visit to the United States to secure foreign investments for the state. In a statement, DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi responded to EPS’s claims that Stalin had travelled abroad due to health reasons and that the government was …

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing row between the AIADMK and the BJP, erstwhile allies for about 7 years till September 2023, has taken an acrimonious turn after BJP State president K Annamalai took on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami directly by calling him a ‘frog in the well’ and an ‘ignoramus,’ among other things. The unsavory remarks made at a meeting …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
6 months, 1 week ago

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The July 10 by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency will see a straight fight between the ruling DMK and the BJP’s ally, the PMK, as the AIADMK pulled out of the race on Saturday blaming the DMK of misusing its official power to indulge in irregularities in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls. After a meeting with top party …

No plans to reinstate OPS, says AIADMK
7 months ago

No plans to reinstate OPS, says AIADMK

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, RB Udayakumar said there were no plans to reinstate expelled leader O Panneerselvam in All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are announced on June 4. Palaniswami has been steadfast in his decision that he will not take back OPS, Sasikala and her …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Friday warned BJP State president K. Annamalai that he should speak carefully about the AIADMK. Replying to Mr. Annamalai’s claim that the AIADMK would vanish after this election, Mr. Palaniswami said that no one could destroy the AIADMK. Mr. Annamalai could not even become a councillor, but is now saying he will …

Madras HC restricts expelled AIADMK leader O Paneerselvam from using party's letterhead, symbol
9 months ago

Madras HC restricts expelled AIADMK leader O Paneerselvam from using party's letterhead, symbol

Hindustan Times  

In yet another legal victory for All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary E Palaniswami, the Madras High Court on Monday restricted expelled AIADMK leader O Paneerselvam from using the party's official letterhead, flag and symbol, ‘two leaves’. O Paneerselvam A division bench comprising Justices R Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq dismissed the three appeals filed by OPS on January …

Madras HC restrains expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam from using party symbol, letterhead
9 months ago

Madras HC restrains expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam from using party symbol, letterhead

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In yet another legal victory to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, the Madras High Court on Monday barred former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam permanently from using the AIADMK’s flag, symbol and letterhead. He also asked the court to stop Panneerselvam from claiming to be the party’s coordinator, the post which was abolished to pave way for bringing back …

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS
10 months ago

‘His desire to disable AIADMK symbol…': Palaniswami slams OPS

Hindustan Times  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday hit out at his former party colleague O Paneerselvam, saying that the latter's ‘desire’ to disable the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam symbol won't be fulfilled. Their desire to disable the AIADMK symbol during elections will not be fulfilled.," said Palaniswami as quoted by news agency ANI. On Tuesday, Palaniswami …

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja
10 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Days after the video of DMK NIlgiris MP A Raja denigrating AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran went viral, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami called for a protest against the remarks at Avinashi on Friday February 9. Though Palaniswami had put out a message on social media channel X on January 31 condemning Raja’s speech, immediately after the news …

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK will make announcement on poll alliances at the appropriate time, will not go with BJP: D Jayakumar

The Hindu  

Senior AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar on Monday, January 29, 2024, said there was still a lot of time for the Lok Sabha elections, and the party would make announcements on its alliances and the number of seats it would contest in, at the appropriate time. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jayakumar claimed many parties were in talks with the AIADMK for …

'It Appears There Is A Split Within Party' : Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Expulsion Of OPS From AIADMK
11 months ago

'It Appears There Is A Split Within Party' : Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Expulsion Of OPS From AIADMK

Live Law  

In a major setback to former chief minister O Panneerselvam and other members who were expelled from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the general council resolutions that led to their removal.The expelled leaders, Panneerselvam, R Vaithilingam and others, approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High. In a major setback to …

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once
1 year, 1 month ago

AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s visit to Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district next week to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar on the Forward Bloc leader’s birth anniversary has set tongues wagging about the party’s outreach in the southern districts, its stronghold once. The region — comprising 58 Assembly constituencies in the districts of Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

India TV News  

Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday alleged that AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has not opposed the BJP and Governor RN Ravi, thus clarifying that his “opposition” to the former ally is a “ planned drama”. DMK's official Tamil organ 'Murasoli' referred to Palaniswami's response in a press conference, when he was asked on Governor Ravi's comment …

No rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai
1 year, 3 months ago

No rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Days after AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar declared his “party’s view” that the BJP was no longer its ally in Tamil Nadu, BJP State president K. Annamalai on Thursday said there was no rift between the two parties. At the same time, he said as the State president, he was not in a position to endorse AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. …

Supreme Court Adjourns TN Anti-Corruption Agency's Plea For Fresh Probe Against Ex-CM Edappadi Palaniswami In Highway Tender Scam Case
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns TN Anti-Corruption Agency's Plea For Fresh Probe Against Ex-CM Edappadi Palaniswami In Highway Tender Scam Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a plea filed by Tamil Nadu Director of Vigilance and Corruption challenging a Madras High Court order ruling out a fresh inquiry ordered by the state government against former chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami in connection with an alleged highway tender scam. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi …

EPS Elated as Madras High Court Junks OPS Plea
1 year, 3 months ago

EPS Elated as Madras High Court Junks OPS Plea

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A wave of euphoria swept through the AIADMK cadre, functionaries and leaders as the Madras High Court refused to interfere with the election of Edappadi K Palaniswami as general secretary of the party and upheld the expulsion of his bete noire O Panneerselvam, triggering celebrations all over the State on Friday. Already enthused by the overwhelming success of the …

OPS expulsion from AIADMK: Madras HC refuses to interfere, sparks celebrations
1 year, 3 months ago

OPS expulsion from AIADMK: Madras HC refuses to interfere, sparks celebrations

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Friday refused to interfere with the expulsion of former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam from Edappadi Palaniswami -led All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. A bench of justices R Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq dismissed appeals OPS and three of his supporters filed against a single judge bench’s refusal to interfere with the AIADMK general …

DMK Ministers facing graft charges won’t go scot-free: Edappadi Palaniswami
1 year, 4 months ago

DMK Ministers facing graft charges won’t go scot-free: Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday said his party will not allow any of the DMK Ministers facing corruption charges to go scot-free under its regime. Addressing his party’s golden jubilee conference, Mr. Palaniswami said that 13 former DMK Ministers were facing corruption charges after the former AIADMK government led by Jayalalithaa filed cases against them. Recalling that …

Preparations underway in Madurai for state conference of AIADMK today
1 year, 4 months ago

Preparations underway in Madurai for state conference of AIADMK today

Live Mint  

Preparations are underway in Tamil Nadu's Madurai city for the first state conference of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which is scheduled to be held today i.e. Madurai was chosen as the venue for the state conference to disprove the allegation that the AIADMK has weakened in South Tamil Nadu after the removal of the former CM O. Panneerselvam …

Expelled members can come back if they write apology letter to me: AIADMK chief
1 year, 5 months ago

Expelled members can come back if they write apology letter to me: AIADMK chief

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami issued a statement on Tuesday saying party members who were expelled for acting against the party's values and objectives can come back if they realise their mistakes and tender an apology. Palaniswami said such practice has been followed since the time of party founder MG Ramachandran and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and party …

DMK shows path of corruption to the nation, alleges Edappadi K. Palaniswami
1 year, 5 months ago

DMK shows path of corruption to the nation, alleges Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said on Friday that “the DMK says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is guiding the nation, but the party only showed the path of corruption to the nation.” Mr. Palaniswami hoisted the party flag at Bodinaickenpatti, Dadapuram, Vempaneri, and Koneripatti. The DMK government is the only …

AIADMK seeks removal of arrested Minister Senthilbalaji, stages demonstration in Erode
1 year, 6 months ago

AIADMK seeks removal of arrested Minister Senthilbalaji, stages demonstration in Erode

The Hindu  

Urging the Tamil Nadu government to sack Minister V. Senthilbalaji who was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam, the AIADMK staged a demonstration near Veerappanchatiram bus stand here on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Speakers said Mr. Senthilbalaji was arrested for the offence he had committed and blamed the ruling DMK …

DC Edit | Tear in BJP-ADMK ties that cannot be repaired
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Tear in BJP-ADMK ties that cannot be repaired

Deccan Chronicle  

As the drum beats for the 2024 electoral battle grow louder by the day, the BJP has been showing a certain desperation to get a foothold in Tamil Nadu, which has now suddenly backfired. When Union home minister Amit Shah who spearheads the national party’s every blitzkrieg was in the state the other day, he exhorted the people to hand …

AIADMK goes to police to stop OPS using flag
1 year, 7 months ago

AIADMK goes to police to stop OPS using flag

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The rift between the Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam factions of the AIADMK that has witnessed several tussles at various forums took a new turn on Saturday as the former Minister and Party Organisational Secretary D Jayakumar approached the Director General of Police to seek police intervention in stopping the Panneerselvam group from using the party flag and …

‘DMK Files’ | Corruption allegations are baseless, being used as diversionary tactic: DMK
1 year, 8 months ago

‘DMK Files’ | Corruption allegations are baseless, being used as diversionary tactic: DMK

The Hindu  

DMK’s organising secretary R.S. Bharathi on Friday said the corruption allegations made by Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai against the DMK were “baseless” and “laughable” and alleged that he was making them to divert from the cheating case being investigated against Aarudhra Gold Trading Private Limited. In reference to the investigation of alleged links of some BJP leaders to …

AIADMK Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Direction For Updation Of Its Amended Bye-Laws With ECI
1 year, 8 months ago

AIADMK Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Direction For Updation Of Its Amended Bye-Laws With ECI

Live Law  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its interim General Secretary Thiru K Palaniswamy has moved the Delhi High Court seeking directions for updation of its records with the Election Commission of India.The matter is likely to be listed for hearing on Wednesday. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its interim General Secretary Thiru K Palaniswamy has moved the …

AIADMK and BJP are together: EPS
1 year, 8 months ago

AIADMK and BJP are together: EPS

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami averring that the BJP continued to be its ally and that the parties would fight the 2024 Lok Sabha polls together not only put an end to the speculations on a possible political realignment in the State but came as an indication of his rise in popularity in the political firmament after emerging …

DC Edit | Is AIADMK turning a new leaf?
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Is AIADMK turning a new leaf?

Deccan Chronicle  

The symbolic donning of the white fur cap along with dark glasses for a fleeting moment will not make Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the newest general secretary of the AIADMK, another MGR. Though the party has gone through tumultuous moments after MGR passed into history in 1987 with the mantle of leadership not falling lightly like a rose petal on the …

It’s advantage EPS in battle for AIADMK
1 year, 8 months ago

It’s advantage EPS in battle for AIADMK

Hindustan Times  

A festering battle for control of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam that broke out days after the death of J Jayalalithaa and hamstrung one of south India’s strongest political outfits appears to be nearing its end. This is the third successive adverse judicial verdict that Mr Panneerselvam has suffered, and though he can appeal the decision, the path …

Edappadi Palaniswami declared AIADMK general secretary
1 year, 8 months ago

Edappadi Palaniswami declared AIADMK general secretary

The Hindu  

Moments after the Madras High Court dismissed the interim applications filed by former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam and a few of his colleagues against the resolutions of the July 11, 2022 general council meeting and the consequent general secretary election, Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami was declared elected as the party’s general secretary. D. Jayakumar, organisation secretary and former …

Madras HC rejects OPS plea, verdict paves way for Palaniswami as AIADMK boss
1 year, 8 months ago

Madras HC rejects OPS plea, verdict paves way for Palaniswami as AIADMK boss

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Tuesday rejected interim applications by expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader O Paneerselvam and others against the party's general secretary election. The verdict paves way for former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edapaddi Palaniswami elevation as the undisputed general secretary of the party founded by MG Ramachandran. On February 23, the Supreme Court had …

Big win for Edappadi Palaniswami at Madras High Court; Panneerselvam suffers jolt
1 year, 8 months ago

Big win for Edappadi Palaniswami at Madras High Court; Panneerselvam suffers jolt

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected all interim applications filed by AIADMK expelled leaders O. Panneerselvam, P.H. Justice K. Kumaresh Babu held the July 11 resolutions which abolished the posts of Coordinator and Joint Coordinator, revived the post of general secretary to be elected by primary members and appointed Mr. Palaniswami as interim general secretary till the conduct of …

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas By OPS, Other Expelled AIADMK Members Challenging Party Resolutions
1 year, 9 months ago

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas By OPS, Other Expelled AIADMK Members Challenging Party Resolutions

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has reserved orders on pleas filed by expelled leaders of the AIADMK party - O. Panneerselvam, P.H. Earlier, the court gave nod for conducting the general secretary elections but directed the party not to declare the results till the challenges were disposed. Senior Counsel Guru Krishnakumar, appearing for O Paneerselvam contended that the party resolutions were …

Special Sunday Sitting: Madras High Court Gives Nod For AIADMK General Secretary Election, Restrains Party From Declaring Results For Now
1 year, 9 months ago

Special Sunday Sitting: Madras High Court Gives Nod For AIADMK General Secretary Election, Restrains Party From Declaring Results For Now

Live Law  

The Madras High court on Sunday held a special sitting to hear the pleas of expelled AIADMK leaders Manoj Pandian, R Vaithilingam & JCD Prabhaka for stay on the election to the post of general secretary, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday. Through the resolutions, Pandian, along with others including former CM O Paneerselvam were expelled from the …

Erode (East) bypoll | Panneerselvam blames Palaniswami for AIADMK’s defeat
1 year, 9 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Panneerselvam blames Palaniswami for AIADMK’s defeat

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s deposed coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, on Friday attributed the defeat of the party in the Erode by-election to interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. In a statement, Mr. Panneerselvam said even though his camp had remained calm during the process of selection of the party’s candidate for the sake of the victory of the organisation, the AIADMK’s “severe drubbing” …

Erode-East Bypoll: Panneerselvam blames Palaniswami for AIADMK's loss
1 year, 9 months ago

Erode-East Bypoll: Panneerselvam blames Palaniswami for AIADMK's loss

Hindustan Times  

Deposed AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Friday launched a scathing attack on the party's interim chief K Palaniswami for the Erode East bypoll loss, calling him a "traitor", who was heading an "authoritarian" group. Further, Palaniswami also failed to capitalise on the "heavy public discontent" against the ruling DMK and worse so, the party has suffered an "unprecedented defeat," he …

‘Murder of democracy’: AIADMK on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Murder of democracy’: AIADMK on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Friday accused the ruling DMK of 'murdering democracy' by 'violating' the model code of conduct in the Erode East Assembly segment ahead of the by-election on February 27. Erode East bypoll: AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami. Congress leader E V K S Elangovan is pitted against AIADMK's K S Thennarasu while actor …

'Murder of democracy,' says Palaniswami on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode East seat
1 year, 9 months ago

'Murder of democracy,' says Palaniswami on alleged violation of poll code by DMK in Erode East seat

India Today  

AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Friday accused the ruling DMK of 'murdering democracy' by 'violating' the model code of conduct in the Erode East Assembly segment ahead of the by-election on February 27. He further alleged that voters were confined by DMK workers and provided food, which is a violation of the poll code. Congress leader E V …

Supreme Court verdict on AIADMK leadership is a temporary setback for Panneerselvam: Dhinakaran
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on AIADMK leadership is a temporary setback for Panneerselvam: Dhinakaran

The Hindu  

AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Thursday said the Supreme Court verdict was a temporary setback for former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchi, Mr. Dhinakaran said doors were not closed for Mr. Panneerselvalm, who could go for an appeal against the SC verdict. Answering a question, Mr. Dhinakaran said the verdict would not have any impact …

Supreme Court verdict gives EPS faction virtual control of AIADMK ahead of Erode East byelection
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court verdict gives EPS faction virtual control of AIADMK ahead of Erode East byelection

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 15:13 IST A Supreme Court order on February 23 endorsing that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general council of July 11, 2022, was valid effectively gave the control of the party to former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The order comes just a few weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that the former …

EPS vs OPS: SC allows E Palaniswami to continue as general secretary of AIADMK
1 year, 10 months ago

EPS vs OPS: SC allows E Palaniswami to continue as general secretary of AIADMK

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court today upheld the order of the Madras High Court which allowed Edappadi Palaniswami to continue as the interim general secretary of the AIADMK. Supreme Court affirmed the order passed by a division bench of the Madras High Court on September 2,” said Balaji Srinivasan, Lawyer of EPS faction on SC allowing EPS to continue as AIADMK Interim …

Supreme Court Affirms Madras HC Order Allowing EPS To Continue As AIADMK Interim General Secretary, Dismisses OPS's Challenge
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Affirms Madras HC Order Allowing EPS To Continue As AIADMK Interim General Secretary, Dismisses OPS's Challenge

Live Law  

In a set back to O Paneerselvam in the cases related to AIDAMK leadership row, the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the order of the Madras High Court division bench which allowed Edappadi Palaniswamy to continue as the interim general secretary of the party.The Court has also made absolute its interim order passed on July 6, 2022 staying the Madras …

Jolt to OPS as Palaniswami Remains AIADMK's 'Sole Leader' as Supreme Court Upholds HC Order
1 year, 10 months ago

Jolt to OPS as Palaniswami Remains AIADMK's 'Sole Leader' as Supreme Court Upholds HC Order

News 18  

In a major setback to O Panneerselvam, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the order of the Madras High Court restoring former chief minister E Palaniswami as AIADMK’s single leader. Palaniswami, or EPS, was elected as AIADMK’s interim general secretary, in the general council meeting last year after the high court had rejected a plea by Paneerselvam, or OPS, to …

Jayalalitha is permanent general secretary of AIADMK after MGR\'s demise: Paneerselvam
1 year, 10 months ago

Jayalalitha is permanent general secretary of AIADMK after MGR\'s demise: Paneerselvam

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: AIMIM leader O Paneerselvam on Monday attacked the Edapaddi K Palaniswami faction, accusing them of betraying party regulations. Addressing an event on Monday, OPS said, "After MGRs demise, our leader Jayalalithaa was the permanent general Secretary of the AIADMK. Earlier, the Supreme Court ordered the AIADMK General Council to pass a resolution on the party's candidate in the upcoming …

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