Edappadi K. Palaniswami | Accidental leader, born politician
1 year, 8 months ago

Edappadi K. Palaniswami | Accidental leader, born politician

The Hindu  

In politics, accidental leaders eventually fade away after hogging the limelight in the positions to which they were catapulted by circumstances or by their masters. Household name It was only on Valentine’s Day in 2017, when he met Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao staking claim to form the government, that Mr. Palaniswami became a household name in Tamil Nadu. With a majority of the AIADMK legislators herded together in a backwater resort to prevent defections to the Panneerselvam camp, Mr. Palaniswami, regarded by Ms. Sasikala as a loyalist, made the right moves. Thereafter, Mr. Palaniswami quelled a rebellion from 19 legislators supporting Mr. Dhinakaran, by extending an olive branch to Mr. Panneerselvam and his 10 MLAs to save the government. Eventually, Mr. Palaniswami managed to give the DMK-led front a tough fight and his alliance won 75 seats – many from western Tamil Nadu – in the 234-member House.

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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 …

Time is ripe, my entry has begun: VK Sasikala makes big announcement
6 months, 1 week ago

Time is ripe, my entry has begun: VK Sasikala makes big announcement

Deccan Chronicle  

V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday dramatically said that it cannot be thought that the AIADMK is decimated in view of its recent electoral drubbing as her 'entry has begun,' and vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 Assembly polls.She also asserted that she would question the government as the 'opposition …

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 …

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP attempted to split AIADMK several times, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday accused the BJP of having “attempted to split” his party on many occasions. “We remain united and strong despite several attempts of theirs to split our movement,” Mr. Palaniswami observed in a statement. You should follow the path shown by Amma without hesitation so that the BJP and its nominated leaders would …

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally

The Hindu  

In a direct attack against AMMK candidate T.T.V. Dhinakaran and the DMK’s Thanga Tamilselvan, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami appealed to voters in Theni to defeat them and ensure that they lose their deposit in the Lok Sabha poll. “Both Mr. Dhinakaran and Mr. Thanga Tamilselvan, who were recognised by Jayalalithaa, are fighting against AIADMK candidate Narayanasami today. Appreciating …

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No consensus among INDIA allies even on contesting together: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on April 5 said there is no consensus among INDIA bloc parties even in contesting the Lok Sabha polls together as they have alliance in one State whereas they oppose each other in other States. Speaking at a public meeting seeking votes for AIADMK candidate for Erode Parliamentary constituency Ashok Kumar at Kaspapettai, Mr. …

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK kick-starts election campaign in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

The AIADMK in Thoothukudi on Sunday organised a public meeting to officially inaugurate its election office party and introduce its candidate R. Sivasamy Velumani. Mr. Shanmugapandian said AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami endured a lot of struggles and brought together lakhs of cadre, which had frightened the opposition parties, especially the DMK. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi through undemocratic ways has …

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami Defends Newcomer Candidates
9 months ago

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami Defends Newcomer Candidates

The Hindu  

The AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday, March 21, 2024 justified the selection of mostly newcomers for the Lok Sabha election. “What is wrong with that?” he retorted when asked by a journalist that the list of 33 candidates including one in Puducherry contained the names of lesser known faces. Moreover, his party believed in the concept - …

‘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 …

Edappadi Palaniswami Is Fully Qualified To Become PM, Says AIADMK Leader Sellur Raju
1 year, 1 month ago

Edappadi Palaniswami Is Fully Qualified To Become PM, Says AIADMK Leader Sellur Raju

ABP News  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has all the qualifications to become the Prime Minister of India, said AIADMK leader Sellur K Raju on Friday. However, when AIADMK was in an alliance with NDA, the former Minister endorsed PM Modi as the prime ministerial candidate of NDA and urged BJP to support EPS for CM in TN Assembly elections. On Friday, …

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 …

Replace OPS as deputy Leader of Oppn, AIADMK urges speaker
1 year, 3 months ago

Replace OPS as deputy Leader of Oppn, AIADMK urges speaker

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: More than a dozen All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislators on Friday met Tamil Nadu Speaker M Appavu urging him to replace expelled O Panneerselvam with R B Udhayakumar as their party’s deputy leader of opposition in the state assembly. AIADMK legislators urged the Speaker for a change in seating arrangement in assembly since colleagues-turned-rivals Panneerselvam and AIADMK …

Those who agree with our ideology will align with us: AIADMK leader
1 year, 3 months ago

Those who agree with our ideology will align with us: AIADMK leader

Hindustan Times  

Ideology, not alliance, is important for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, said the party’s heavyweight and former municipal administration minister S P Velumani on Tuesday, the lone voice to comment on the matter a day after the party hinted of strain in ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Velumani added that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami is carrying …

Edappadi Palaniswami has no locus standi to comment on Senthilbalaji: Minister Ma. Subramanian
1 year, 6 months ago

Edappadi Palaniswami has no locus standi to comment on Senthilbalaji: Minister Ma. Subramanian

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has no locus standi to comment on Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest and demand his resignation, Health Minister Ma. “It is an attempt to bring a bad name to the DMK before the Lok Sabha election and build a false narrative that the DMK is a corrupt party,” Mr. Subramanian said. Mr. Subramanian said …

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 …

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 …

DC Edit | TN alliance ties broken, but ...
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | TN alliance ties broken, but ...

Deccan Chronicle  

Politics is the ideal ground for solemnising marriages of convenience. Though they put on a pretence and keep going, there comes a snapping point in their tortuous journey, particularly if the goals of both partners clash with each other as it has now happened to the BJP and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. Now, suddenly AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K. …

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 …

DC Edit | EPS: TN’s man of all seasons
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | EPS: TN’s man of all seasons

Deccan Chronicle  

Though vignettes from the lakeside resort at Koovathur, 80 km south of Chennai, in 2017 were not that complimentary to Edappadi K. Palaniswami despite his walking out of the premises as the chief minister designate, he managed to shrug off that image of a V.K. With Ms Sasikala holding the reins of AIADMK after the passing of its legendary leader …

AIADMK general council will meet soon to elect Palaniswami as general secretary: K.P. Munusamy
1 year, 10 months ago

AIADMK general council will meet soon to elect Palaniswami as general secretary: K.P. Munusamy

The Hindu  

AIADMK deputy general secretary K.P. Munusamy on Thursday said the party general council would soon meet and elect party’s interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami as its general secretary. Addressing the media in Erode, he termed the Supreme Court’s order upholding the AIADMK general council meeting of July 11, 2022 as ‘historical’ and ‘important’ and said the party was formed …

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 …

Erode (East) bypoll | Palaniswami is loyal only to leaders in Delhi: Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll | Palaniswami is loyal only to leaders in Delhi: Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday said that AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami is not loyal to any of his party leaders or the people, but is faithful only to BJP leaders in Delhi and the State Governor. “He is not faithful to the people of the State, only to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

Pulling Out Erode Candidate Amid BJP Call to Take On DMK, Dhinakaran Has 2024 Plan Charted Out
1 year, 10 months ago

Pulling Out Erode Candidate Amid BJP Call to Take On DMK, Dhinakaran Has 2024 Plan Charted Out

News 18  

TTV Dhinakaran, VK Sasikala’s nephew and an outlying contender to the AIADMK political following in Tamil Nadu, has pulled out his candidate for the hotly contested Erode East bypoll on February 27. In the run-up to the East Erode bypoll, Dhinakaran faced the same issue again: The Election Commissions denied him the ‘pressure cooker’ symbol, which the party had gone …

Erode (East) bypoll | BJP asks Palaniswami and Panneerselvam to work together in ‘united AIADMK’
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode (East) bypoll | BJP asks Palaniswami and Panneerselvam to work together in ‘united AIADMK’

The Hindu  

BJP national general secretary and in-charge, Tamil Nadu, C.T. Ravi and Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Friday met AIADMK’s interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and the party’s deposed coordinator O. Panneerselvam, separately in Chennai, in a bid to convince them to work together under a “united AIADMK”. While so far the BJP has officially maintained that it …

Erode East might turn into a DMK vs AIADMK fight
1 year, 10 months ago

Erode East might turn into a DMK vs AIADMK fight

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The electoral battle for the bye-election to the Erode East Assembly constituency is all set to turn into a direct catfight between the traditional foes, the DMK and the AIADMK, as Edappadi K Palaniswami has formed a 111-member committee, headed by K A Sengottaiyan to oversee the campaign against the 41-member panel of the DMK. Though there was a …

Party will chart a separate course to realising MGR and Jayalalithaa’s dreams: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
1 year, 11 months ago

Party will chart a separate course to realising MGR and Jayalalithaa’s dreams: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK’s interim general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Monday said the party would chart a separate path in realising the dreams of party founder, M.G. In a veiled attack on his rival leader, O. Pannerselvam, who is leading a small faction of the party, Mr. Palaniswami said the cadres need not bother about “how others are”. The AIADMK leaders in …

Erode East bypoll | Edappadi Palaniswami will become general secretary of AIADMK: Sengottaiyan
1 year, 11 months ago

Erode East bypoll | Edappadi Palaniswami will become general secretary of AIADMK: Sengottaiyan

The Hindu  

Former AIADMK Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan said here on Sunday that former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami will become the general secretary of the party. A meeting was organised with party functionaries at Veerappanchatram, Ashokapuram, Periyar Nagar, and Agraharam regarding constituting booth committees and verifying voters’ lists in the Erode East Assembly constituency on behalf of the AIADMK,. Speaking at the …

OPS asserts right to use AIADMK name, seal and address
1 year, 11 months ago

OPS asserts right to use AIADMK name, seal and address

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Deputy Leader of the Opposition, O Panneerselvam, asserted his right to use the AIADMK’s name, seal and address, claiming to have been the lawfully elected coordinator of the party, treasurer and primary member and accused Leader of the Opposition Edapaddi K Palaniswai of masquerading as interim general secretary without any authority. In a reply to a legal notice, Panneerselvam’s …

At 50, AIADMK is facing its toughest challenge
2 years, 2 months ago

At 50, AIADMK is facing its toughest challenge

The Hindu  

No other foundation day of the AIADMK would have generated as much anxiety among the party members and sympathisers as the event this year. “The party workers have been nursing the grievance over the ongoing power struggle among the leaders,” says A. Anwhar Raajhaa, an expelled leader and former Member of Parliament from Ramanathapuram. The party’s rank and file has …

AIADMK\'s succession war gets rancorous with no rapprochement in the offing
2 years, 2 months ago

AIADMK\'s succession war gets rancorous with no rapprochement in the offing

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Change of guard has never been a smooth affair in the AIADMK, post founder and iconic leader MG Ramachandran, Puratchi Thalaivar, as he was hailed. Both the former Chief Ministers O Panneerselvam, harping on an united AIADMK's dual leadership, and K Palaniswami, adamant on not reconciling to the proposal, would be attending the brief Assembly session next week, as …

EPS meets Amit Shah, raises speculation of BJP\'s support
2 years, 3 months ago

EPS meets Amit Shah, raises speculation of BJP\'s support

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah at New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed a variety of issues relating to the states though it was termed as a ‘courtesy call’ devoid of any political talk. Palaniswami, who had left for New Delhi on Monday, returned after the meeting with Shah, which is …

Both OPS and EPS fly out of Chennai
2 years, 3 months ago

Both OPS and EPS fly out of Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Rival AIADMK leaders, Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, took off for different destinations from the Chennai airport on Monday – one reportedly to Varanasi to pray at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the other to meet the top officials at the Election Commission of India in New Delhi. Palaniswami, who was accompanied by some party leaders, is said …

The Hindu Editorial on AIADMK’s troubles
2 years, 3 months ago

The Hindu Editorial on AIADMK’s troubles

The Hindu  

By overruling a single judge’s impractical prescription for a working relationship between estranged leaders Edappadi K. Palaniswami and O. Panneerselvam, a Division Bench of the Madras High Court has momentarily removed the “functional deadlock” in the AIADMK. Justices M. Duraiswamy and Sunder Mohan, allowing an appeal from Mr. Palaniswami, set aside the verdict ordering status quo ante as of June …

O Panneerselvam is like a chameleon, cannot be taken back in AIADMK, says Palaniswami
2 years, 3 months ago

O Panneerselvam is like a chameleon, cannot be taken back in AIADMK, says Palaniswami

Firstpost  

“OPS had led the violence at party HQ, how can the party cadre accept his return to the party? New Delhi: Days after Madras High Court approved his elevation as AIADMK’s interim general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday termed his rival O Panneerselvam as “chameleon” and accused him of betraying the party. OPS is like a chameleon: AIADMK interim …

Trouble in Tamil Nadu? Palaniswami says 10 DMK MLAs in touch with his AIADMK camp
2 years, 3 months ago

Trouble in Tamil Nadu? Palaniswami says 10 DMK MLAs in touch with his AIADMK camp

Firstpost  

AIADMK Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan said many senior DMK leaders feel that they have been sidelined for the benefit of the party New Delhi: AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday claimed that 10 DMK MLAs are in touch with his faction. Meanwhile, AIADMK Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan said, “Since the time DMK came to power and the subsequent alleviation of family …

AIADMK leadership tussle | Madras High Court rules in favour of Edappadi Palaniswami
2 years, 3 months ago

AIADMK leadership tussle | Madras High Court rules in favour of Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday, September 2, 2022 set aside an order passed by a single judge on August 17 in favour of O. Panneerselvam in the tussle between him and Edappadi K. Palaniswami over the leadership of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Justices M. Duraiswamy and Sunder Mohan allowed appeals challenging the …

AIADMK leader Palaniswami slams Panneerselvam for turning cosy towards Sasikala's camp
2 years, 3 months ago

AIADMK leader Palaniswami slams Panneerselvam for turning cosy towards Sasikala's camp

India Today  

Edappadi Palaniswami, slammed O Panneerselvam for turning cosy towards expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala’s camp. OPS had extended an olive branch towards TTV Dhinakaran and Sasikala, which EPS dismissed as his own interest and not that of the cadres. Even though we were the ones who were severely damaged, we are ready to forgive, to wade off evil forces from Tamil …

AIADMK | The two divergent paths of two leaves
2 years, 4 months ago

AIADMK | The two divergent paths of two leaves

The Hindu  

The picture of AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami sitting alone at the meeting of the AIADMK’s legislature party on July 17 tells it all. The message is loud and clear: Mr. Palaniswami, who was relatively unknown till he assumed the mantle in February 2017, presents himself as the one who is on a par with former Chief Minister …

AIADMK: A house divided
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK: A house divided

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST A battle between the prominent faces in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to gain control over the party turned into an all-out war on July 11 after the party’s general council meeting elected former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami as “interim” general secretary and expelled party coordinator and former Chief Minister, …

Edappadi K Palaniswami expels 18 members, including O Panneerselvam’s sons
2 years, 5 months ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami expels 18 members, including O Panneerselvam’s sons

Live Mint  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam interim chief Edappadi K Palaniswami expelled 18 O Panneerselvam supporters from the primary membership of the party. On Thursday, the AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expelled 18 members of the party including the sons of O Panneerselvam from the primary membership. Meanwhile on Thursday, reacting to AIADMK expelling Theni Lok Sabha …

Two leaves, one leader, and a party reborn
2 years, 5 months ago

Two leaves, one leader, and a party reborn

The Hindu  

With the consolidation of political power in the hands of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, who has been elected as interim General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a complex process of paradigmatic transition in Dravidian politics is more or less complete, and a new era is set to begin in earnest. On …

Palaniswami cracks whip, expels Panneerselvam's sons from AIADMK
2 years, 5 months ago

Palaniswami cracks whip, expels Panneerselvam's sons from AIADMK

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami on Thursday expelled O Panneerselvam's sons, and 16 other supporters of the ousted leader, from the party. Raveendranath, the party's Lok Sabha member from Theni constituency, and Jeyapradeep, both sons of Panneerselvam and a former Minister, Vellamandi N Natarajan were expelled. Former MLA from Chennai VNP Venkatraman, SA Asokan, Kanyakumari east party district secretary, …

Days after expelling Panneerselvam, AIADMK expels his sons, 16 others
2 years, 5 months ago

Days after expelling Panneerselvam, AIADMK expels his sons, 16 others

Live Mint  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam interim chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday expelled leader O Panneerselvam's sons, 16 of his supporters from the party. The development came a few days after O Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS, was expelled from the AIADMK allegedly for “anti-party” activities at an AIADMK General Council meeting in which former CM Palaniswami was appointed …

DC Edit | Pyrrhic victory for ADMK rivals
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Pyrrhic victory for ADMK rivals

Deccan Chronicle  

The majestic march of AIADMK former head honcho, O. Panneerselvam, into the party headquarters with his stormtroopers clearing the way for him and the exulting triumph over him by his hitherto joint commander-in-chief, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, 15 km away at the party’s general council meeting were both spectacles that had much ado about nothing, at least for the common man. …

'As long as I'm there, no one can...': Sasikala asserts control amid tussle in AIADMK
2 years, 5 months ago

'As long as I'm there, no one can...': Sasikala asserts control amid tussle in AIADMK

India TV News  

Highlights AIADMK General Council was valid only till December 2016, says VK Sasikala Our AIADMK strong structure has collapsed because of few betrayals & manipulation, she said Sasikala says the post of interim General Secretary created for K Palaniswami is invalid AIADMK tussle: Expelled AIADMK leader and late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide, VK Sasikala on Tuesday said that …

An uphill task for the new leadership of the AIADMK
2 years, 5 months ago

An uphill task for the new leadership of the AIADMK

The Hindu  

The rise of former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to the highest position in the AIADMK comes at a time when the party is going through a lean phase. Even as it faces political heat from the DMK, its long-time adversary and the ruling party, the AIADMK appears to be losing the perception battle with the BJP, its ally, under …

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