Title: Edappadi Palaniswami and O. Panneerselvam Engage in Tug of War for Leadership in A.D.M.K.
Chennai: After Edappadi Palaniswami’s recent victory in the A.D.M.K. leadership competition, O. Panneerselvam has suffered a severe setback. Palaniswami, who has been recognized as the general secretary, has organized a grand conference on the 20th in Madurai to prove his influence within the party.
The upcoming conference aims to gather 5 lakh volunteers as Palaniswami strategizes to secure significant constituencies in next year’s parliamentary elections. However, amidst preparations, sensational reports have emerged stating that O. Panneerselvam is planning to launch another Dharmayutta, seemingly in an attempt to divert attention from Palaniswami’s conference.
Since being sidelined from A.D.M.K., Panneerselvam has formed an alliance with TTV Dinakaran and navigated a political journey together. Both leaders are planning to jointly contest the parliamentary elections.
In a recent Bharatiya Janata Party meeting in Delhi, Panneerselvam did not receive an invitation, leaving supporters wondering about his political future. It is amidst this backdrop that Panneerselvam has reportedly decided to stage a sit-in protest in front of the Koda Nadu Estate, engaging in Dharma Yuddha on the same day as Palaniswami’s conference, the 20th.
Panneerselvam is said to be in consultation with his supporters in the Nilgiris district regarding this decision. His previous Dharma Yuddha, when he sat in front of Jayalalitha’s Samadhi after her demise and Sasikala’s rise to power, proved fruitful for him. It remains to be seen how this Kodanadu Dharma Yuddha will impact Panneerselvam’s political fortunes this time.
As Palaniswami’s influence within A.D.M.K. has continued to rise, Panneerselvam’s standing has experienced a decline, prompting his decision to reclaim the Dharma Yuddha strategy. The outcome of this power struggle within the party will undoubtedly shape the future of A.D.M.K. politics.