E K Palaniswami

‘AIADMK Alliance With BJP To Continue,’ Says Party General Secretary EK Palaniswami

It is to be noted that on Tuesday, AIADMK formally announced E K Palaniswami (EPS) as its General Secretary soon after Madras High Court today rejected applications by O Panneerselvam.

Mar 31, 2023, 09:07 AM IST

OPS Vs EPS: Setback for Panneerselvam, Madras HC gives nod for today's crucial AIADMK meeting

AIADMK tussle: In comparison to OPS, EPS enjoys the support of a large number of party MLAs and district secretaries and today`s meeting is expected to elevate EPS to the post of general secretary and abolish the dual leadership structure.

Jul 11, 2022, 09:59 AM IST

OPS Vs EPS: AIADMK faces 'Unitary' leadership voice again in party meeting

The voices pushing for a single leadership come just about 6 months after the AIADMK amended its bye-laws to strengthen norms to retain the present leadership structure of the top two positions held by O Panneerselvam (Coordinator) and Edappadi K Palaniswami (Co-coordinator). 

Jun 15, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

AIADMK MP from Dhinakaran camp extends support to CM Palaniswami

In a big boost to the K Palaniswami-led faction of the ruling AIADMK, a party MP from the rival TTV Dhinakaran-led camp on Friday switched sides to extend support to the state's Chief Minister.

Sep 22, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

TTV Dhinakaran warns AIADMK factions to mend their ways

Dhinakaran had said in April that he was "stepping aside" after the Palaniswami and Panneerselvam camps decided to initiate talks for merger of the two factions.

Aug 15, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

Setback to TN CM Palanisamy as Supreme Court agrees to examine cash for vote MLAs sting case

In more trouble for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the alleged cash-for-vote sting case involving ruling AIADMK MLAs.

Jul 05, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

TN CM Palaniswami writes to Modi on construction of reservoir across Cauvery river

The Tamil Nadu government today protested against Karnataka's "unilateral action" of constructing a reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the matter.

Feb 25, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

DMK urges Governor to 'nullify' trust vote; To stage fast on Feb 22

DMK today appealed to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to "nullify" the vote of confidence won by Sasikala loyalist E K Palaniswami, alleging it was adopted by contravening the rules of the state Assembly.

Feb 19, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

EK Palaniswami sworn-in as new Tamil Nadu chief minister along with 30 cabinet ministers; floor test on Feb 18

Palaniswami has to prove his majority within 15 days.

Feb 16, 2017, 23:57 PM IST