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Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, often referred to as EPS, is a senior Indian politician and the current Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. He served as the 13th Chief Minister
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DMK's calculation of converting women's financial aid into votes won't work, says AIADMK

After promising to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 for all women heads of families if the party came to power in the 2021 election, the DMK rolled out the scheme only for women who met the criteria, and that too 28 months after coming to power, Edappadi K Palaniswami said.

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He served as the Chief Minister from February 2017 to May 2021, following the demise of J. Jayalalithaa and a brief period of political uncertainty within the AIADMK.
Palaniswami has been associated with the AIADMK since the early 1980s. He has served as an MLA multiple times and held cabinet positions such as Minister for Highways and Minor Ports before becoming Chief Minister.
During his tenure, he initiated major infrastructure projects, focused on improving road connectivity, promoted investments through the Global Investors Meet, and strengthened healthcare and education infrastructure across rural areas.
As of 2025, Edappadi K. Palaniswami is the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and the General Secretary of the AIADMK, leading the party's efforts against the ruling DMK government.
He hails from Edappadi, a town in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. His political base has long been in the western region of the state, often referred to as the "Kongu belt."
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