The consultation, which is being conducted separately by both the parties as OBS-EPS, has caused a stir among the AIADMK.
Chennai, First Published Mar 4, 2022, 8:11 AM IST
The BJP, which held coalition talks with the AIADMK during the Assembly elections, insisted that the AIADMK reunite with the AIADMK. Union Minister Amit Shah held consultations with both the parties in this regard. Although AIADMK co-ordinator O. Panneerselvam said OK, AIADMK co-ordinator Edappadi Palanisamy did not agree and the BJP said the AIADMK should join the alliance not to join the AIADMK. Thus the AIADMK lost power.
The AIADMK, which had won widely only in the Kongu region, lost its chance of complete victory in the southern districts. It was said that the AIADMK votes went to the alternative team instead of going to the AIADMK because of the high community of Sasikala in the southern districts. Following the AIADMK’s defeat in the ensuing urban local government elections, party executives have begun to speak openly about the AIADMK’s merger in the presence of Theni district AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam. Consulted with his supporters. It was attended by executives including former minister Udayakumar.
Meanwhile, Edappadi Palanichamy held a consultation at his residence in Salem Highway yesterday morning. The consultative meeting was held to discuss the resolution passed in Theni district and the alleged reinstatement of Sasikala in the AIADMK. Following this. Former AIADMK ministers Thangamani and KP Anpalagan met Edappadi Palanisamy at his residence last night. It is said that Edappadi Palanisamy then expressed his support for the leadership. Following this, State Councilor Chandrasekhar, AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Chezhiyan, Kurinjipadi AIADMK ex-legislator Rajendran, Salem, Omalur, Sankagiri legislators and Edappadi Palanisamy met and held consultations. At this consultation meeting consultations were held regarding the incorporation of Sasikala. Even today, former AIADMK ministers and senior AIADMK executives are said to be meeting and consulting with both sides, the OPS-EPS. At present the AIADMK is divided into two factions. The Southern District AIADMK is also known as the Kongu Zone AIADMK. The split into two factions has caused a stir among AIADMK volunteers. The supremacists are confused as to which leadership to accept.
Last Updated Mar 4, 2022, 8:15 AM IST
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