Tamil Nadu Speaker issues notice to 11 AIADMK MLAs
5 years ago

Tamil Nadu Speaker issues notice to 11 AIADMK MLAs

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Speaker issues notice to 11 AIADMK MLAs Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P.Dhanapal has issued a notice to 11 members of the ruling AIADMK for defying the party whip, one of the lawmakers said on Monday. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P.Dhanapal has issued a notice to 11 members of the ruling AIADMK for defying the party whip, one of the lawmakers said on Monday. The 11 lawmakers of AIADMK belonging to the O. Panneerselvam camp had voted against Chief Minister K. Palaniswami's government when it sought a confidence vote in 2017. Opposition DMK had gone up to Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Speaker to take action against the 11 'rebel' AIADMK lawmakers, contending that by voting against the government, the 11 legislators had went against the party whip and have to be disqualified.

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No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated
1 week ago

No-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu speaker by AIADMK defeated

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s principal opposition AIADMK’s no-confidence motion on Monday seeking to remove assembly speaker M Appavu was defeated, with 154 MLAs from the ruling DMK and its allies including the Congress against it in a voice vote. The AIADMK had moved the resolution charging that the speaker is biased and “acting like a DMK worker” inside the House and wanted …

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails
1 week, 1 day ago

AIADMK's no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker fails

Deccan Chronicle  

A no confidence motion filed against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazghagam failed on Monday.Deputy Speaker Pichandy announced that the resolution on no-confidence motion against Speaker Appavu brought by AIADMK today failed through the voice vote. 62 members supported the resolution and 154 members opposed the AIADMK resolution.AIADMK moved the resolution stating …

AIADMK expels ex-MLA after his participation in BJP’s three-language policy signature campaign
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AIADMK expels ex-MLA after his participation in BJP’s three-language policy signature campaign

The Hindu  

AIADMK’s three-time MLA of Gummidipoondi, K.S. Announcing this, the organisation’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said the former legislator had gone against the policy and objectives of the party. Though he did not cite any specific action of his erstwhile colleague, Mr. Vijayakumar, who held the position of secretary of the Tiruvallur district unit of the Puratchi Thalaivi Peravai and …

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expelled former MLA KS Vijayakumar, who represented Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency from 2006 to 11, for acting against the party’s objectives and ideology. While the letter issued by EPS in this regard did not mention any specific reason, his expulsion came after he signed the signature campaign launched on Wednesday by the …

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament
1 month ago

O. Panneerselvam empathises with senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s predicament

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said he understood full well the emotional turmoil senior AIADMK leader K.A. Describing Mr. Sengottaiyan as an able administrator, citing his previous association, Mr. Panneerselvam said the former was a leader for whom the party was of prime importance rather than likes and dislikes. When asked about the purported ‘Get Out …

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu
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1 month, 1 week ago

AIADMK promises 'mega alliance' to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced on Sunday that his party would form a grand alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK and secure victory. Addressing a public meeting organised by the party’s Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing in Vellore district, Palaniswami took aim at Stalin’s recent remarks about ideological unity within the DMK-led …

New DMK MLA takes oath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New DMK MLA takes oath

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The newly elected MLA from Erode East constituency, V C Chandrakumar, was sworn in as a member of the House on Monday by the Speaker M Appavu at his chamber in the Assembly in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and other State Ministers. Speaking to the media, …

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol
3 months ago

ECI summons EPS, OPS over AIADMK poll symbol

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The Election Commission of India has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in Delhi in a hearing related to AIADMK’s two leaves symbol. This comes after the Madras high court on December 4 had directed the ECI to take a decision in four weeks …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
4 months, 1 week ago

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
4 months, 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 …

AIADMK suspended from attending Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings for rest of the session
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK suspended from attending Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings for rest of the session

The Hindu  

Members of the AIADMK, the main Opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, were suspended from attending the proceedings of the House for the rest of the session. Earlier, he had ordered the eviction of the AIADMK members led by former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, as they gathered in front of his chair and raised slogans immediately after …

Annamalai should speak carefully about AIADMK: Palaniswami
11 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 …

AIADMK Announces Second List of Lok Sabha Nominees
1 year ago

AIADMK Announces Second List of Lok Sabha Nominees

The Hindu  

The AIADMK released its second list of nominees on Thursday, March 21, 2024, for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, and stuck to its approach of fielding mostly new-comers. Of the 17 candidates named by the party including one in Puducherry, R. Kumaraguru, a three-time legislator who defeated late DMDK leader ‘Captain’ Vijayakant in Ulundurpet during the 2016 Assembly polls, was …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AIADMK announces first list of 16 candidates for Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

The opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday named the first set of 16 candidates for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. The opposition party named candidates for 16 seats, including North Chennai, South Chennai, Arakkonam, Kancheepuram and Villpuram, both reserved constituencies, among others. Later, addressing reporters at the party headquarters, Palaniswami slammed the ruling DMK in …

EPS to spearhead protest against Raja
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Tamil Nadu political leaders lend their voice in support of agitating teachers
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu political leaders lend their voice in support of agitating teachers

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday, October 5, 2023 deplored the arrest of agitating part-time teachers of government schools. The protest began on September 25, 2023, with over 1,000 part-time teachers taking part in a fast at the DPI campus in Chennai, asking to be absorbed as permanent employees of the government and also for an increase …

AIADMK snaps ties with NDA in Tamil Nadu, passes resolution to end alliance with BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

AIADMK snaps ties with NDA in Tamil Nadu, passes resolution to end alliance with BJP

India TV News  

In a significant development, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday formally announced its decision to exit the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu and at the Centre. Munusamy cited ongoing issues with the state leadership of the BJP, particularly their continuous and unwarranted remarks directed at AIADMK's former leaders, their General Secretary EPS, and …

AIADMK makes one more bid for seat change
1 year, 6 months ago

AIADMK makes one more bid for seat change

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A team of AIADMK leaders, led by former Minister K A Sengottaiyan, called on Speaker M Appavu on Friday and handed over a letter from their general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami requesting the provision of a seat to R B Udhayakumar, who has been chosen as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, in the front row of the Assembly, …

Replace OPS as deputy Leader of Oppn, AIADMK urges speaker
1 year, 6 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 …

No rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai
1 year, 6 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. …

OPS expulsion from AIADMK: Madras HC refuses to interfere, sparks celebrations
1 year, 7 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 …

Preparations underway in Madurai for state conference of AIADMK today
1 year, 7 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 …

AIADMK expels party member who organised event attended by BJP's Annamalai
1 year, 8 months ago

AIADMK expels party member who organised event attended by BJP's Annamalai

India Today  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday expelled S Murali, the party's functionary from Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district, for “anti-party activities”. Murali was removed from the party's primary membership as he was one of the organisers for the event which was held in Villupuram on Wednesday where 39 couples got married in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP chief …

Madras High Court Declares Election Of AIADMK MP P Ravindranath Null And Void
1 year, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Declares Election Of AIADMK MP P Ravindranath Null And Void

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has declared the election of P. Ravindranath, son of former Tamil Nadu CM O Paneerselvan and the sole Member of Parliament from the AIADMK party null and void. "For all the reasons stated above, this Court holds that the affidavit filed under Rule 4 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, has not been validly made, …

AIADMK adopts motion condemning BJP leader K. Annamalai over his remarks about former CM Jayalalithaa
1 year, 9 months ago

AIADMK adopts motion condemning BJP leader K. Annamalai over his remarks about former CM Jayalalithaa

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s district secretaries, who met at the party headquarters on Tuesday morning, adopted a resolution, condemning State president of the BJP, K. Annamalai, for his allusory reference to the conviction of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Accusing the BJP leader of making an “unacceptable comment deliberately and with a motive” and describing him as “politically inexperienced and immature,” the resolution …

AIADMK Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Direction For Updation Of Its Amended Bye-Laws With ECI
1 year, 11 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 …

DC Edit | Is AIADMK turning a new leaf?
1 year, 11 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 …

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

Audio clip between AIADMK former Minister and BJP functionary goes viral
2 years ago

Audio clip between AIADMK former Minister and BJP functionary goes viral

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: An audio clip of a conversation between AIADMK former minister SP Shanmuganathan and BJP mandal secretary has gone viral on social media, in which the former is heard saying the BJP does not know who leads the AIADMK party. During a recent party meeting organised at Muthiahpuram on the occasion of the late J Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary, Shanmuganathan had …

Some more functionaries of the Tamil Nadu BJP cross over to AIADMK
2 years ago

Some more functionaries of the Tamil Nadu BJP cross over to AIADMK

The Hindu  

March 07, 2023 10:45 pm | Updated March 08, 2023 01:43 pm IST - CHENNAI The switch-over of functionaries of the BJP Tamil Nadu unit to the AIADMK continued on Tuesday. Krishnan of the BJP intellectuals’ wing; Dileep Kannan of the IT wing; Ammu alias Jothi of the OBC wing; and D. Vijay of the Tiruchi district unit joined the …

Erode East bypoll | We are ready to enter the fray, awaiting BJP’s response to announce candidate: J.C.D. Prabhakar
2 years, 1 month ago

Erode East bypoll | We are ready to enter the fray, awaiting BJP’s response to announce candidate: J.C.D. Prabhakar

The Hindu  

The group led by the AIADMK’s deposed coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, views the Erode bypoll as an opportunity to demonstrate that the party’s workers and people are with it, according to J.C.D. We consider the bypoll an occasion to gain the public’s confidence.” Mr. Prabhakar, a two-time legislator of Villivakkam, however, hastened to add that his group was, as of now, …

Unusual scenario at Tamil Nadu BJP office as two AIADMK factions discuss Erode East bypoll
2 years, 2 months ago

Unusual scenario at Tamil Nadu BJP office as two AIADMK factions discuss Erode East bypoll

India TV News  

An unusual scenario occurred at Tamil Nadu BJP office in Chennai on Saturday. Top leaders of two AIADMK factions led by K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam rushed to Kamalalayam - BJP State headquarters here - seeking the saffron party's support for their respective parties. By-poll suddenly turned the spotlight on BJP The Erode East Assembly by-poll suddenly turned the spotlight …

EPS-Led AIADMK Delegation Meets TN Governor, Apprises Him On ‘Failing’ Law & Order Issues
2 years, 4 months ago

EPS-Led AIADMK Delegation Meets TN Governor, Apprises Him On ‘Failing’ Law & Order Issues

ABP News  

Chennai: A delegation of AIADMK leaders led by Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday. A puppet CM is governing the government: Former CM & AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami pic.twitter.com/JBnL7ayJ1R — ANI November 23, 2022 The delegation of AIADMK leaders included D. Jayakumar, CVe Shanmugham, Natham R. Viswanathan and K.P. Earlier, …

Tamil Nadu Tussle: AIADMK Faction Fight Intensifies as EPS And OPS Lock Horns over 'B-team' Barb
2 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Tussle: AIADMK Faction Fight Intensifies as EPS And OPS Lock Horns over 'B-team' Barb

News 18  

The latest feud between the AIADMK’s Edappadi Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam is now a familiar affair in Tamil Nadu’s political sphere. The EPS faction had hoped that the Speaker would agree to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ’s RB Udhayakumar replacing OPS as the next deputy leader of the opposition. Earlier, Panneerselvam said that he and his supporters will …

AIADMK might boycott session if OPS is treated as deputy leader
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK might boycott session if OPS is treated as deputy leader

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The AIADMK group led by leader of the opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami, might boycott the Assembly session, starting on Monday if the Speaker M Appavu refuses to consider their request and change the seating arrangement for R B Udhayakumar by recognizing his appointment as the deputy leader of the opposition. While Appavu had said that since both the factions …

Tamil Nadu Assembly to meet on Oct 17
2 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly to meet on Oct 17

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, which has been summoned to meet at 10 am on Monday, October 17, by Governor R N Ravi, could witness some unsavory scenes as the Speaker M Appavu has not yet taken a decision on the infighting in the AIADMK, the prime opposition party in the House, particularly on the seating arrangement for the …

AIADMK Rift : Supreme Court Issues Notice On O Paneerselvam's Plea, E Panaliswami Agrees To Not Hold General Secretary Elections Till Court Decision
2 years, 5 months ago

AIADMK Rift : Supreme Court Issues Notice On O Paneerselvam's Plea, E Panaliswami Agrees To Not Hold General Secretary Elections Till Court Decision

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam challenging the Madras High Court's direction which allowed Edappadi Palaniswami to continue as the interim General Secretary.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and Krishna Murari posted the petition for hearing on November 21.Senior Advocate C Aryama. The Supreme …

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has vehemently condemned the provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus and has also doubted the ‘state of affairs’ in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/UntspDKdQ3 — K.Annamalai September 12, 2022 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP A Raja stirred outrage after making insulting remarks toward Hindus. Speaking at the event, A Raja said, “All individual institutions like Election …

10 DMK MLAs are in talks with AIADMK camp, says Edappadi K Palaniswami
2 years, 6 months ago

10 DMK MLAs are in talks with AIADMK camp, says Edappadi K Palaniswami

India Today  

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed that 10 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs are in touch with his faction to switch sides. When asked about AIADMK MLAs switching sides to DMK, Edapadi Palanisamy refuted it and said “There is nothing like that, 10 DMK MLAs are in talks with us”, stated Palaniswami. Speaking on …

Trouble in Tamil Nadu? Palaniswami says 10 DMK MLAs in touch with his AIADMK camp
2 years, 6 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 issue: Hearing on EPS\' appeals adjourned to Aug 25
2 years, 7 months ago

AIADMK leadership issue: Hearing on EPS\' appeals adjourned to Aug 25

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A division bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday adjourned till August 25, the hearing on the appeals from AIADMK joint coordinator K Palaniswami challenging the orders of a single judge, which nullified the party's general council meeting held on July 11 this year and ordered maintenance of status-quo ante as of June 23, 2022. The meeting of …

AIADMK meet picks Palaniswami as its supreme leader, expels Panneerselvam
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

SC may hear plea regarding AIADMK single leader row on July 6
2 years, 8 months ago

SC may hear plea regarding AIADMK single leader row on July 6

India Today  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, July 6, may hear the plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami challenging the Madras HC order issued on June 23. The Madras HC order states that no resolution can be passed regarding amending the party bye-laws to pave the way for a single leadership during the AIAMDMK general council meeting. …

SC to hear plea of Uddhav Thackeray faction against Speaker's decision on party whip
2 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear plea of Uddhav Thackeray faction against Speaker's decision on party whip

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on 11 July a fresh plea of the Uddhav faction challenging the decision of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to recognise the new party whip of Shiv Sena rebels led by Eknath Shinde. New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear on 11 July a fresh plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging …

Maharashtra politics: Thackeray faction challenges speaker's decision on party whip in SC; hearing on July 11
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra politics: Thackeray faction challenges speaker's decision on party whip in SC; hearing on July 11

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Thackeray faction challenges speaker's decision on party whip in SC; hearing on July 11 A vacation bench headed by Justice Indira Banerjee said the fresh plea would be heard by the same bench after the summer break on July 11 along with other pending pleas. Highlights The Maharashtra speaker removed Shiv Sena MLA Ajay Chaudhary as the legislative …

Panneerselvam heckled, walks out of key AIADMK meet
2 years, 9 months ago

Panneerselvam heckled, walks out of key AIADMK meet

Hindustan Times  

The power tussle within the AIADMK between O Panneerselvam, or OPS, and his rival-turned-ally-turned-adversary Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, reached a crescendo on Thursday as the party’s general council meeting was marred by unruly scenes, loud sloganeering, and a plastic bottle hurled at coordinator OPS allegedly by members of the EPS camp. Former chief minister Palaniswami and three-time chief minister …

Palaniswami or Panneerselvam? Will AIADMK's quest for a single leader at the top bear fruit on June 23?
2 years, 9 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 …

With AIADMK Being an Inactive Opposition, How BJP is Gaining a Foothold in Tamil Nadu Politics
2 years, 9 months ago

With AIADMK Being an Inactive Opposition, How BJP is Gaining a Foothold in Tamil Nadu Politics

News 18  

A lone voice of concern against the growing influence of BJP in Tamil Nadu at the expense of its larger ally, AIADMK, has emanated from the Dravidian party, giving vent to a silent rumbling within the party ever since the political narrative shifted to a DMK versus BJP tussle in recent months. V Ponnaiyan, former AIADMK minister and long-timer at …

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