OPS Welcomed by DMK Members in Theni District
Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) was accorded a welcome by DMK members in the Theni district.
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Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) was accorded a welcome by DMK members in the Theni district.
Talks for seat-sharing are set to begin, but the AICC high command is reportedly split between DMK and TVK, with the potential induction of former AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam into DMK further complicating prospects for increased Congress seats.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has now officially joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and his son have joined the DMK, a move that significantly alters the state's political landscape ahead of assembly elections, following his expulsion from AIADMK.
O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has made a symbolic political gesture by replacing a portrait of J. Jayalalithaa ('Amma') with one of M.K. Stalin.
The Tamil Nadu BJP reacted sharply to the DMK inducting O. Panneerselvam, while AIADMK cadre celebrated, stating it marked a bad time for the DMK.

O. Panneerselvam, a prominent former leader of the AIADMK party, has formally joined the rival Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam is reportedly likely to join the DMK, following a prolonged legal and electoral battle to rejoin the AIADMK.
O. Panneerselvam's political journey is highlighted, detailing his evolution from a loyalist of Jayalalithaa to his recent alignment with the DMK, led by M.K. Stalin.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has found renewed political relevance within the DMK, reportedly being promised the Speaker's post by M.K. Stalin.

“The entire country is closely watching the leadership of CM M.K. Stalin. He has set the grammar for how to run a political party,” Mr. Paneerselvam told the media

O. Panneerselvam stated that Amit Shah told him a strong DMK-led alliance would win against a divided AIADMK, noting Shah's failed attempts to reunite AIADMK factions.