DC Edit | Lopsided power struggle in ADMK will end soon
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Lopsided power struggle in ADMK will end soon

Deccan Chronicle  

The impasse at the general council of Tamil Nadu’s prime Opposition party, the AIADMK, on Thursday may, at its worst, lead to a split in the organisation but is unlikely to hamper its political activities. But his bete noire, Mr Palaniswami, through his tactical moves, could not ease Mr Panneerselvam out of the top position that day since a Madras high court bench, which sat from midnight to the small hours ahead of the GC to hear a petition, prevented the moving of a resolution on what had come to be called the ‘single leadership’ formula. Since Mr Panneerselvam was first made a stopgap chief minister for six months from September 2001 to March 2002 and then for eight months in 2014-15 when Jayalalithaa had to step down following convictions in corruption cases, he had come to perceive himself to be a top rung leader though he did not have the necessary grassroots support. So a power struggle started when Mr Panneerselvam was taken back into the party fold and given the deputy chief minister’s post and the coordinator position in the party in a compromise formula. Though they put up a show of unity as they wanted to keep Ms Sasikala, who was thrown out by Mr Palaniswami, at bay, after they lost power in 2019, the urge to wrest control of the party brought back the power struggle.

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Edappadi, OPS, Sasikala pay tributes to former chief minister J Jayalalithaa
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Edappadi, OPS, Sasikala pay tributes to former chief minister J Jayalalithaa

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, expelled leader O Panneerselvam, VK Sasikala and AMMK founder TTV Dhinakaran paid homage to former chief minister J Jayalalithaa on the occasion of her eighth death anniversary on Thursday. They visited her memorial, paid floral tributes and took pledges to bring back ‘Amma’s rule’ in the state. “Let us expose the pseudo-Dravidian model …

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

'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls
6 months, 1 week ago

'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls

India TV News  

V K Sasikala, confidante of the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, declared on Sunday that the AIADMK is not finished despite recent electoral losses. Renewed efforts to lead AIADMK Following unsuccessful attempts to regain control of AIADMK, Sasikala addressed supporters, stating the time is ripe for her return. She reassured them of her commitment to unifying the party and regaining …

Sasikala calls for unity among followers of MGR and Jayalalithaa
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sasikala calls for unity among followers of MGR and Jayalalithaa

The Hindu  

The former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala, on Wednesday called upon workers of the party to come together. Prabhakar, a key aide of AIADMK former coordinator O. Panneerselvam and former Villivakkam MLA, for unity among the followers of AIADMK icons M.G. In a statement, Ms. Sasikala said the organisation had “never experienced” such successive electoral setbacks. Please, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cadres have total belief in me that I will unite AIADMK: Sasikala
2 years ago

Cadres have total belief in me that I will unite AIADMK: Sasikala

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, December 5 : VK Sasikala paid floral tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her death anniversary today, at Jaya Memorial in Chennai. Earlier in the day, former Tamil Nadu Deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam hinted at the reunion with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam when he said that the party could grow only if …

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 …

Sasikala Needs A Strong Lever to Unite AIADMK, Rid Factionalism; Will EPS Let Her In?
2 years, 3 months ago

Sasikala Needs A Strong Lever to Unite AIADMK, Rid Factionalism; Will EPS Let Her In?

News 18  

J Jayalalithaa’s aide VK Sasikala has made a strong claim on Dravidian icon CN Annadurai’s birth anniversary on Thursday that she would arrive at the party headquarters “when the time is right”. Cut to now, Sasikala appears to be an outlying contender to Jayalalithaa’s party, always along the perimeter of the AIADMK’s inner circle totally under the thumb of Palaniswami. …

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 …

The many avatars of Panneerselvam
2 years, 4 months ago

The many avatars of Panneerselvam

The Hindu  

For someone who has been a three-time Chief Minister, O. Panneerselvam is still mostly remembered for the two times that he rebelled. While his three times in the hot seat were spent with acknowledged subservience to what was then the true power source in the AIADMK — former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, and the third time, briefly, to her memory — …

AIADMK: A house divided
2 years, 4 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, …

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 …

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. …

O. Panneerselvam: From Jayalalithaa’s dependable stop-gap CM to political isolation
2 years, 5 months ago

O. Panneerselvam: From Jayalalithaa’s dependable stop-gap CM to political isolation

The Hindu  

The deposed coordinator of the AIADMK, O. Panneerselvam, who came from nowhere to become Chief Minister in September 2001 and survived several political challenges since then, now stands isolated in the party. It remains to be seen whether Mr. Panneerselvam would join hands with Ms. Sasikala and Mr. Dhinakaran. In fact, the element of Mr. Panneerselvam’s “soft corner” for Ms. …

AIADMK row: Is it game, set and match to Palaniswami in the feud with Panneerselvam?
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK row: Is it game, set and match to Palaniswami in the feud with Panneerselvam?

India Today  

Tamil Nadu is to host the big-ticket 44th Chess Olympiad with 2000 players from 180 countries from 28 July but the political chess season arrived three weeks early in the state capital. In a game that saw rapid political moves on the AIADMK chessboard, former chief minister O Panneerselvam was expelled from the party. Even though the roles were reversed …

AIADMK’s dual leadership scrapped, Palaniswami named interim general secretary
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK’s dual leadership scrapped, Palaniswami named interim general secretary

Hindustan Times  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ’s General Council on Monday named Edappadi K Palaniswami as its interim general secretary, ending the dual leadership model in Tamil Nadu’s main opposition party. The council abolished Panneerselvam and Palaniswami’s posts of coordinator and joint coordinator, which were created after late former chief minister Jayalalithaa’s death in December 2016, citing difficulty in decision-making …

AIADMK factional feud | In a tit for tat, O. Panneerselvam ‘expels’ Edappadi Palaniswami
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK factional feud | In a tit for tat, O. Panneerselvam ‘expels’ Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Minutes after the AIADMK general council adopted a resolution expelling former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and three of his supporters from the party, Mr. Panneerselvam announced that he was expelling AIADMK leaders Edappadi K. Palaniswami and K. P. Munusamy from the primary membership of the party. He claimed he was the coordinator of the AIADMK, who was elected by 1.5 …

AIADMK meet picks Palaniswami as its supreme leader, expels Panneerselvam
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK meet picks Palaniswami as its supreme leader, expels Panneerselvam

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: On expected lines, Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, the AIADMK on Monday elected Edappady K Palaniswami as its Interim General Secretary and vested in him full powers to helm the organisation. In its Executive Committee and General Council meeting held here, the AIADMK expelled rival leader O Panneerselvam from the party's primary membership and his post of treasurer but …

AIADMK General Council expels OPS from party membership, picks Palaniswami as supreme leader
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK General Council expels OPS from party membership, picks Palaniswami as supreme leader

India TV News  

Highlights Madras HC rejected plea by former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam. AIADMK General Council meet: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Council on Monday expelled former Tamil Nadu chief minister and party leader O Panneerselvam from the party's primary membership, and from his post of treasurer, said media reports. Earlier today, the Madras High Court rejected the …

In Tamil Nadu, rumblings of a familiar turmoil
2 years, 5 months ago

In Tamil Nadu, rumblings of a familiar turmoil

Hindustan Times  

For the past week, a turmoil in Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena has been at the centre of the nation’s attention but deeper south, a similar tussle is roiling Tamil Nadu ’s All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Its response, post a short-lived attempt by VK Sasikala to take over, was to constitute a dual leadership model under former chief minister E …

OPS, Sasikala hold separate shows of strength amid tussle for AIADMK
2 years, 5 months ago

OPS, Sasikala hold separate shows of strength amid tussle for AIADMK

Hindustan Times  

Sidelined AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and ousted leader V K Sasikala on Sunday held separate roadshows in Tamil Nadu, amid the messy changeover from a dual leadership in the party to a single leadership under former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. Chennai, June 23 : All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leaders raise slogans as Former Deputy Chief Minister O …

Palaniswami or Panneerselvam? Will AIADMK's quest for a single leader at the top bear fruit on June 23?
2 years, 6 months ago

Palaniswami or Panneerselvam? Will AIADMK's quest for a single leader at the top bear fruit on June 23?

India Today  

Two former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami and his predecessor O. Panneerselvam, are locked in an intense tussle for unitary leadership of the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the outcome of which may become clear in meetings of the party executive committee and general council to be held in Chennai on June 23. What seemed like setting …

Truth has come out, says Sasikala in reaction to OPS's remark before panel
2 years, 8 months ago

Truth has come out, says Sasikala in reaction to OPS's remark before panel

India Today  

The truth known to God has now come to people’s notice as well through AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam, who deposed before an inquiry panel that he does not have suspicion on the circumstances related to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s death in 2016, according to her confidante VK Sasikala. On OPS’s remark that he has respect and admiration for her, …

Jayalalithaa death probe panel exposes OPS' change of heart; Sasikala becomes 'Chinnamma' again
2 years, 9 months ago

Jayalalithaa death probe panel exposes OPS' change of heart; Sasikala becomes 'Chinnamma' again

India Today  

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam appeared before the Arumugasamy Commission, which was constituted to probe the death of former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK supremo, J Jayalalithaa. After a long meditation in front of ‘Amma’ memorial, OPS said that the spirit of Jayalalitha spoke with him and urged him to make sure that the party didn’t come under the grasp of …

Sasikala did not conspire against Jayalalithaa: AIADMK leader Panneerselvam tells inquiry panel
2 years, 9 months ago

Sasikala did not conspire against Jayalalithaa: AIADMK leader Panneerselvam tells inquiry panel

India Today  

AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday told the Arumugasamy Commission that Sasikala, the expelled party leader, did not conspire against former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa. Appearing before the Jayalalithaa death inquiry panel, OPS said neither Sasikala nor her family conspired against Jayalalithaa, who died on December 5, 2016, due to cardiac arrest. OPS said he was grieved following a Bengaluru …

OPS to Jaya death probe panel: Sasikala told me a few times that Jayalalithaa was doing fine
2 years, 9 months ago

OPS to Jaya death probe panel: Sasikala told me a few times that Jayalalithaa was doing fine

India Today  

AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, O Panneerselvam, while appearing before the Arumugasamy Commission for the second day, said that Sasikala had told him a few times that Jayalalithaa was doing fine. While appearing on the second consecutive day, OPS said, “When Jayalalitha was admitted to Apollo hospital, Sasikala told me a few times that Jayalalitha was doing …

OPS to Jayalalithaa death probe panel: 'Don't know why Jaya was admitted to hospital'
2 years, 9 months ago

OPS to Jayalalithaa death probe panel: 'Don't know why Jaya was admitted to hospital'

India Today  

AIADMK leader, O Panneerselvam, who appeared before the Arumugasamy Commission which is probing former CM Jayalalithaa's death, said, “I don't even know why Jayalalithaa was admitted to the hospital.” During his time in front of the one-man panel appointed to probe the former CM, Jayalalithaa’s death, OPS also claimed, “I don't know anything about the treatment given to Jayalalithaa or …

The Sasikala factor in Tamil Nadu politics
2 years, 9 months ago

The Sasikala factor in Tamil Nadu politics

The Hindu  

Even nearly five years after having lost the position of a pivot in the AIADMK, the sidelined former interim general secretary, V.K. Though the Sasikala factor was a subject of discussion even during the lifetime of former Chief Minister Jayalalaithaa, who regarded her a confidante, it has acquired a new dimension ever since Ms. Sasikala returned to Chennai from Bengaluru …

Panneerselvam takes part in AIADMK meeting where cadres seek Sasikala's return
2 years, 9 months ago

Panneerselvam takes part in AIADMK meeting where cadres seek Sasikala's return

India Today  

After a below average performance in the Tamil Nadu urban local body elections, several senior AIADMK leaders have been holding meetings in their districts to find out from cadres as to what led to such a loss. Syed Khan, Theni district secretary, stated that the AIADMK, which is a very big party, has never seen such a defeat. Party sources …

O Panneerselvam's cryptic 'Christmas message' causes stir within AIADMK
3 years ago

O Panneerselvam's cryptic 'Christmas message' causes stir within AIADMK

India Today  

AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam caused a stir within his party following his cryptic "Christmas message". Sasikala was eased out of the AIADMK following former chief minister Jayalalithaa's death. While speaking at the event, Panneerselvam recalled the prodigal son's story from the Bible and said that those who have reformed should be given a chance …

Jayalalithaa's 5th death anniversary event marred by wrangling over AIADMK leadership
3 years ago

Jayalalithaa's 5th death anniversary event marred by wrangling over AIADMK leadership

India Today  

The fifth death anniversary event of the former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Sunday was marred by the wrangling over the party leadership. Meanwhile, V K Sasikala's supporters hailed her as the 'political heir' of Jayalalithaa and 'AIADMK's general secretary,' and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran-led Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam vowed to 'democratically' retrieve the AIADMK. …

AIADMK meet sees intense exchange of views
3 years ago

AIADMK meet sees intense exchange of views

The Hindu  

The meeting of senior office-bearers and district secretaries of the AIADMK on Wednesday saw an intense exchange of views on several issues, including the impact of the 10.5% quota for the Vanniyars on the party’s performance in the last Assembly election and the efficacy of the steering committee. P. Venugopal, former Tiruvallur MP, went to the defence of Mr. Raajhaa, …

Showtime in Tamil Nadu Politics as Sasikala Throws Down the Gauntlet to Palaniswami
3 years, 1 month ago

Showtime in Tamil Nadu Politics as Sasikala Throws Down the Gauntlet to Palaniswami

News 18  

In a coup of sorts, Jayalalithaa’s former aide VK Sasikala, who has been kept out of the AIADMK by former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, sent a strong message on the occasion of the commencement of the party’s golden jubilee celebrations, by invoking party founder MG Ramachandran and his actress-wife VN Janaki. While attending a series of functions at the …

Sasikala Unveils Plaque Naming Her AIADMK Gen Secy. Kingmaker Eyeing Queen's Crown?
3 years, 2 months ago

Sasikala Unveils Plaque Naming Her AIADMK Gen Secy. Kingmaker Eyeing Queen's Crown?

News 18  

A stone plaque unveiled by AIADMK’s outlying contender VK Sasikala identifies her as the general secretary of the party, a bold claim by Jayalalithaa’s personal and political aide who is out of jail and making definitive attempts to take over the reins of the party. As for the AIADMK, the party’s general secretary position is sub-judice after a party cadre …

Sasikala has no right to hoist party flag, says AIADMK's Jayakumar
3 years, 2 months ago

Sasikala has no right to hoist party flag, says AIADMK's Jayakumar

India Today  

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Saturday hoisted the party flag and distributed sweets outside the MGR memorial in Chennai's T-Nagar to mark the occasion of the party's 50th anniversary. Terming her actions as 'illegal', AIADMK's D Jayakumar said Sasikala had no right to hoist the party flag. READ: TN civic polls: DMK maintains winning streak, AIADMK alleges ruling party …

Apprehensions in AIADMK over VK Sasikala's Grand Comeback Plan
3 years, 2 months ago

Apprehensions in AIADMK over VK Sasikala's Grand Comeback Plan

News 18  

The Opposition AIADMK, which was battered in the recent rural local body polls winning just two seats in the district panchayat unions, is now facing another major problem with the ousted general secretary of the party V. K. Sasikala trying to make a grandiose comeback. However, Sasikala after being released from the Bangalore central prison on January 27, 2021, was …

Jayalalithaa's close aide Sasikala planning political comeback
3 years, 2 months ago

Jayalalithaa's close aide Sasikala planning political comeback

India Today  

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide and AIADMK's ousted general secretary, Sasikala, is planning to enter politics again by making plans to 'revive' the party due to internal differences. READ: IT Department attaches ousted AIADMK leader VK Sasikala's properties under Benami Act As per sources, AIADMK Deputy Coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami is said to have made plans …

Explained: Sasikala indicates AIADMK return imminent; what this means for party, EPS, OPS
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Sasikala indicates AIADMK return imminent; what this means for party, EPS, OPS

Firstpost  

The perception of differences gained momentum recently after OPS and EPS issued separate statements on public issues, but joint statements on party matters Tamil Nadu politics saw a major upheaval on Tuesday after the release of audio tapes of a purported conversation between former Jayalalithaa aide VK Sasikala and certain members of the AIADMK. Indeed, Sasikala had, after making her …

AIADMK Split Wide Open as OPS Faction Puts Up Warning Poster
3 years, 6 months ago

AIADMK Split Wide Open as OPS Faction Puts Up Warning Poster

News 18  

The internal power struggle within the AIADMK is spilling onto the streets as supporters of O Pannerselvam put up posters warning against the party top order making decisions in the absence of their leader. In one of the posters, supporters of Pannerselvam from the southern district of Tirunelveli warn, “Do not make decisions, or carry out implementations in the absence …

AIADMK's Palaniswami Calls on Panneerselvam After Rejecting Reports of Differences With Him
3 years, 6 months ago

AIADMK's Palaniswami Calls on Panneerselvam After Rejecting Reports of Differences With Him

News 18  

AIADMK top leader K Palaniswami called on party coordinator O Panneerselvam here on Saturday, a day after he denied differences with him. Accompanied by party Pudukottai north district secretary C Vijayabaskar, Palaniswami, who is the party co-coordinator, called on Panneerselvam at his residence here. A party release said Palaniswami conveyed his condolences to Panneerselvam over his brother O Balamurugan's death. …

How Sasikala is Tamil Nadu politics' constant disruptor
3 years, 6 months ago

How Sasikala is Tamil Nadu politics' constant disruptor

India Today  

Four months after her release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara prison after serving a four-year sentence for her ill-gotten wealth, Vivekanandan Krishnaveni Sasikala, 66, seems eager to clamber back onto Tamil Nadu’s political stage. Sasikala’s grand return to Chennai on January 31—in a car bearing an AIADMK flag—created a stir about her emerging as a significant player in the state’s politics …

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