O Panneerselvam

Although seen as a trusted lieutenant of Jayalalithaa and her friend Sasikala, OPS has been in the political wilderness for the last two years, coming up as a poor second in the power struggle in the AIADMK.

AIADMK announces schedule for General Secretary election

The SC verdict was seen as clearing the way for Palaniswami, engaged in a leadership tussle with rival O Panneerselvam, to be elevated to the organisation's top rank.

Tamil Nadu | BJP could benefit in EPS-OPS battle for AIADMK

As EPS and OPS battle for supremacy in the AIADMK, the Opposition space in Tamil Nadu is left wide open with just the BJP 

HC grants possession of AIADMK headquarters to Palaniswami

Justice N Sathish Kumar quashed the proceedings, while passing orders on the criminal original petitions from Palaniswami, the party’s interim general secretary and ousted leader O Panneerselvam (OPS).

AIADMK removes Panneerselvam as its deputy leader in TN Assembly

Former Minister R B Udhayakumar was unanimously elected as AIADMK’s deputy leader in the Assembly, the party’s interim general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami said.

Political rumblings across the Vindhyas — Does BJP smell a chance?

While the YSRCP maintains a distance from the BJP, Jagan Mohan Reddy is preparing ground to check the national party’s rise in Andhra Pradesh and prevent a situation like neighbouring Telangana 

Tamil Nadu | O Panneerselvam expelled from AIADMK, E Palaniswami takes charge of the party

The development comes after Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu's main opposition party to hold its General Council meeting.

Ghosts of Kodanad murder case haunt AIADMK, rattle Palaniswami

The reopening of the Kodanad case has weakened Edappadi K Palaniswami, and for him to be the party leader again, he needs to prove his innocence in the eyes of the AIADMK cadre 

Tamil Nadu Politics | Trouble brewing in AIADMK as Sasikala hints at comeback

Sasikala is planning to return to active politics at a time when both Palaniswami and Panneerselvam have started pulling the AIADMK in opposite directions 

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 | To conduct polls, Rs 100 plus crore needed: Dy CM

Placing the Final Supplementary Estimates for Rs 21,172.82 crore, Panneerselvam, who holds the Finance portfolio said it includes various items of additional expenditure necessitated on government account in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and other urgent requirements.

AIADMK endorses Palaniswami as CM candidate for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

The members said they "unanimously accept the announcement and will work hard to ensure victory" and bring Palaniswami back to the post after the elections.

Can Amit Shah clinch a power-sharing pact with defiant AIADMK?

Tamil Nadu BJP leaders are elated over Amit Shah’s visit at this crucial juncture, and they expect him to bring the AIADMK to the negotiating table and clinch an alliance for the 2021 polls on the BJP’s terms

What does Sasikala’s impending release from jail mean for AIADMK leadership in Tamil Nadu?

Both Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam want to become the AIADMK’s CM candidate in the assembly elections next year. V K Sasikala’s entry further complicates the brewing tension within the party

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM meets World Bank officials, discusses funding for various projects

"Deputy chief minister Panneerselvam held discussions at the World Bank (hq) in Washington DC on November 13 on funding for schemes related to drinking water, housing and transport in Tamil Nadu," an official release said.

In first polls sans Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa, battle of legacy in Tamil Nadu

Election 2019 is the first in the state without the two Dravidian stalwarts and both the parties are slugging it out to continue their legacy, even as the likes of Kamal Haasan and T T V Dhinakaran plan to play spoilsport.

AIADMK begins candidates selection process for LS, assembly bypolls

The board among others include Panneerselvam and party joint co-ordinator and Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

AIADMK decision on alliance soon: O Panneerselvam

'A good, cordial decision will be taken in a day or two,' AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam told reporters here when asked whether an alliance between his party and the BJP was being firmed up.

Will go alone in Lok Sabha polls if Cong, others also do so: AIADMK

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam made the remarks in the assembly after the Congress asked the ruling party to assess its strength in the post-Jayalalithaa era.

Operated unit in transparent, sustainable way: Vedanta on Sterlite Copper plant closure

The Opposition including Kamal Haasan named the closure of the Sterlite Copper plant the victory of the people. However, DMK's MK Stalin called the move a "mere eyewash" criticizing the government for its insensitivity and late response that caused 13 people their lives.

EPS-OPS faction wins back AIADMK's 'Two Leaves' symbol: Sources

According to sources, the Election Commission has decided that the E Palaniwami-O Panneerselvam merged faction deserves the party symbol. Official confirmation is still awaited.

Merger of AIADMK factions likely today

Palaniswami and Panneerselvam are likely to arrive at the party headquarters here by noon and formalise the merger deal, party sources indicated.

AIADMK reunion on the cards? EPS and OPS camps kick off merger talks today

Rajya Sabha MP R Vaithilingam will head the panel set up by the Palaniswami group, while the Panneerselvam camp has named senior leader and former minister KP Munusamy as the head of a seven-member committee. Former ministers C Ponnaiyan, R Viswanathan and K Pandiarajan, Rajya Sabha MP V Maithreyan, former MP TH Manoj Pandian and former MLA JCD Prabhakar were the other members.

Revolt in AIADMK against Sasikala, some loyalists back her

"There was a consensus to delink the government and the party from TTV Dhinakaran and the family he belongs to. This is the view of the basic partymen, district secretaries, MLAs and Ministers," Finance Minister D Jayakumar told reporters after a "consultative" meeting chaired by Palaniswami and attended by several ministers.

Dhinkaran calls MLAs' meeting

The rival O Panneerselvam camp is also meeting separately here to discuss the future course of action, sources in the faction said.

Ruling AIADMK forms team for talks with Panneerselvam group

Senior leader in the VK Sasikala faction and Cooperation Minister, Sellur K Raju, said Chief Minister K Palaniswami has constituted a team of "senior ministers" for the purpose.