In a latest development in Tamil Nadu politics, chief minister, Edappadi K Palanisamy and O Panneerselvam on Monday has sealed the deal for the merger of the two groups of AIADMK. In the new cabinet, Panneerselvam will be given the portfolio of finance ministry along with the position of deputy[Read More…]
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Sasikala and family expelled from AIADMK
Tamil Nadu fisheries minister D Jayakumar on Tuesday said that the ruling party AIADMK has decided to dissociate VK Sasikala and TTV Dhinakaran from the party. Around 20 Cabinet Ministers who met at Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami’s residence have decided to keep the Sasikala family away from the government[Read More…]
Sasikala family should be thrown out: O Panneerselvam
Following the series of controversy within Tamil Nadu politics after Jayalalithaa’s death, both fractions of AIADMK MLAs one led by jailed leader Sasikala and the other by former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, were holding informal meetings on Tuesday, hoping for a possible merging. As O Panneerselvam spoke to media, he said,[Read More…]
Clashes break out between OPS, Dinakaran supporters in RK Nagar
Clashes broke-out between supporters of O. Panneerselvam and TTV Dinakaran on Sunday in Chennai’s RK Nagar which injured one person. As per reports, OPS faction candidate was attacked by a Dinakaran camp supporter. No leaders were on the spot and the situation was soon taken under control by the security. This comes[Read More…]
EC freeze AIADMK’s election symbol before bypoll
The election commission has finally decided to freeze the AIADMK’s symbol representing “two leaves” symbol as representatives from both VK Sasikala and O Panneerselvam’s camps made claims for it. Both groups will also be allotted with different, newer symbols, for them to choose for the by-polls which are just around[Read More…]
TN crisis: Deepak Jayakumar backs OPS; offers to pay Rs 100 cr fine
In a major blow to the Sasikala clan, former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s nephew Deepak Jayakumar said that newly elected AIADMK deputy general secretary TTV Dinakaran is unfit to lead the party and demanded that leadership should be given to O Panneerselvam to maintain its unity. Jayakumar also[Read More…]
OPS camp ‘removes’ Sasikala
Tamil Nadu: OPS camp rejects Palanisamy election
O Panneerselvam expelled from AIADMK
AIADMK crisis: TN governor meets O Panneerselvam, to meet Sasikala
As the uncertainty over the chief ministerial position continues, Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao has invited AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for meeting him separately. Rao, who holds the charge of Tamil Nadu in addition to Maharashtra, arrived Chennai on Thursday[Read More…]
AIADMK MLAs ‘free to move around’, not under detention: TN govt to Madras HC
Madras High Court on Thursday rejected the plea for an urgent hearing Habeas Corpus petitions which alleged illegal detention of 130-odd ruling AIADMK MLAs after the Tamil Nadu government said the legislators were staying at the MLAs’ Hostel and “free to move around”. Additional Public Prosecutor, who appeared for the[Read More…]
Actor Kamal Haasan reacted on TN’s political crisis, says Panneerselvam has proven his mettle
The ongoing political crisis in Tamil Nadu is known to all of us now. The political war for top post is becoming worse day by day with accusations and blame game. Actually, Panneerselvam, who resigned from Chief Minister’s post on Saturday, said on Wednesday that he was forced to do[Read More…]
Tamil Nadu: O Panneerselvam keeps up attack; Sasikala tightens grip on AIADMK
In a major turns of events in OPS vs Sasikala in Tamil Nadu, the legislature party meeting convened by V K Sasikala was attended by at least 120 AIADMK MLAs out of a total of 134. Her faction said 129 MLAs appeared in the meeting, while Five MLAs including former[Read More…]
Inquiry commission will be set up to probe Jayalalithaa’s death: O Panneerselvam
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Wednesday said he would recommend an inquiry commission under a sitting Supreme Court judge to probe the “doubts” surrounding the health condition and demise of the former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. “There are widespread doubts on Amma’s health among people. It is the[Read More…]
Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu CM assures action against police if found guilty
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Tuesday assured strict action against the police if it is proved that they resorted to violence during the protests on Jallikattu. “A new investigation commission headed by a former high court judge will set up to inquire about the violence and police excesses[Read More…]
Anti-social elements infiltrated jallikattu protest: O Panneerselvam
Stop Kerala from building dam in Bhavani: TN CM to Modi
TN Assembly unanimously passes Jallikattu bill
The special session of Tamil Nadu Assembly which was held on Monday to discuss the Jallikattu issue unanimously cleared the Jallikattu Bill placed in the house by the chief minister O Panneerselvam. The bill would replace the ordinance, promulgated on Saturday for conducting the bull taming sport after a three-year-long[Read More…]
O Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for 3rd time
Following Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s death, senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam was elected the leader of the Legislature Party shortly after Monday midnight and sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. At a solemn ceremony in the Raj Bhavan, Panneerselvam was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor[Read More…]
Jayalalithaa loyalist O Panneerselvam to handle affairs ‘on her direction’
As doctors confirmed that Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa will not be able to leave hospital soon, O Panneerselvam has again filled in for her and will now handle her eight portfolios, on “her direction.” This is nothing new for him as he had handled the state when she[Read More…]
Has the Tamil Nadu govt forgotten its promise of prohibition?
Tamil Nadu finance minister O Panneerselvam presented a revised budget for 2016-17, the first since the AIADMK was voted back to power for a second consecutive term in May this year. Despite its poll promise of gradually phasing out alcohol across the state, there was no mention of the same[Read More…]