CM Stalin reiterated former CM M Karunanidhi's statement referring to OPS as "Pachai Thamizhar Panneerselvam" (True Tamilian Panneerselvam). He expressed pride that the expelled AIADMK leader joined DMK and lauded him for his positive smile and loyalty.
Speaking to reporters here, Palaniswami claimed that the Tamil Nadu government's decision to credit Rs 5,000 to women beneficiaries was driven by electoral considerations. "This announcement has come out of fear of defeat in the upcoming elections," he said.
Responding to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami's remarks on the DMK-Congress alliance, Tamil Nadu Congress President K. Selvaperunthagai on Monday said Palaniswami should focus on protecting his own party instead of commenting on the alliance.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday stated that the seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu will only be decided after completing talks with all the alliance partners.
"Kanimozhi has gone to Delhi to meet Rahul Gandhi. As far as I am concerned, whether the Tamil Nadu Congress leaders want to continue in the DMK alliance or not remains a question mark today. Cracks have emerged within their alliance," Nagendran said.
"PM Modi has come to the first election campaign of NDA in Madhurandhagam soil. This public meeting was held as a conference, and nearly 5 lakh people attended. The AIADMK NDA alliance will win in 210 constituencies," Palaniswami said.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Palaniswami expressed his happiness over Goyal's visit and said BJP state president Nainar Nagendran was also present during the interaction.
Speaking to reporters after meeting All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence in Chennai, Goyal said the visit was "an honour."
Vaithilingam, who was the joint coordinator of the AIADMK Cadres' Rights Retrieval Committee and considered second only to O Panneerselvam in the faction, formally joined the DMK in the presence of party president and Chief Minister MK Stalin at Anna Arivalayam.