Tamil Nadu’s rebellious leader O Panneerselvam on Friday declared to redeem the party and “Amma’s government” from the hands of “one family,” claiming that the group led by him was the “original AIADMK.” The leader also launches a scathing attack on the family of AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala,[Read More…]
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Sasikala vs OPS: Support swells for Panneerselvam; Sasikala calls him traitor
The political chaos in Tamil Nadu continues even after a week and witnessing the endless war of words between AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala and senior party leader O Panneerselvam. Notably, several politicians and film personalities came forward to give their support to Panneerselvam, while Sasikala, rushed to meet MLAs[Read More…]
Panneerselvam launches revolt against Sasikala; removed as AIADMK treasurer
Interim chief minister O. Panneerselvam was expelled from AIADMK just after party general secretary Sasikala Natarajan concluded emergency meet at the Poes Garden. Panneerselvam was also sacked from AIADMK’s treasurer post, hours after he said on Tuesday that he was forced and threatened to resign as the CM to pave[Read More…]
How the Centre helped Panneerselvam’s government to handle Cyclone Vardah
It seems the Central government has learnt its lesson in minimising the damage caused by cyclones in the past. Cyclone Phailin in 2013, Cyclone Hudhud in 2014 wreaked havoc when it made landfall causing damage to life and property. However, as Cyclone Vardah is likely to cross Tamil Nadu/South Andhra[Read More…]
Tamil Nadu: O Panneerselvam to chair first Cabinet meeting, Cauvery to be discussed
Tamil Nadu Finance minister and interim chief minister O Panneerselvam will head a Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday. This will be the first such meeting since Acting Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao allotted all portfolios held by chief minister J Jayalalithaa to him. The Cauvery issue will be one of[Read More…]
With Jayalalithaa hospitalised, how did she advise guv?: Karunanidhi
DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday said it is a wonder that Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao allocated portfolios handled by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam based on her advice, reports PTI. “This is because a question has arisen among some people if Jayalalithaa had[Read More…]