O Panneerselvam

O Panneerselvam will get a befitting reply if he touches us: AIADMK leader Kalairajan

Warning acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam to not cross the line, AIADMK leader and Sasikala supporter Kalairajan on Friday said that if the former provokes him, then he will get a response in the same intensity.

Feb 10, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

We are not prisoners, say AIADMK MLAs

AIAMDK MLAs backing its General Secretary V.K. Sasikala in the power struggle in Tamil Nadu on Friday said they were not being held hostage.

Feb 10, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's soul will not forgive Panneerselvam: AIADMK

Ruling AIADMK today kept up its attack on O Panneerselvam, saying Jayalalithaa's "soul will not forgive" him for trying to split the party.

Feb 10, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Sasikala vs O Panneerselvam: AIADMK MLAs 'locked in resort'? Madras HC asks police to file affidavit

Amid a bitter power struggle between AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala and Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam, the Madras High Court on Friday directed the state's police to file an affidavit on the allegations that a large number ruling party MLAs are under detention in a resort.

Feb 10, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Relief for Sasikala, SC declines urgent hearing on plea challenging her elevation as Tamil Nadu CM

In a big relief for AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, the Supreme Court on Friday declined urgent hearing on a petition seeking to stop her from being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Feb 10, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: All eyes on Governor; no 'unconditional' support to Tamil Nadu CM, says DMK

All eyes are now on Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who is likely to choose between O Panneerselvam and AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala as the next chief minister to end the ongoing power struggle in this southern state. 

Feb 10, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Is O Panneerselvam's 'turn Poes Garden into memorial' demand a masterstroke to checkmate Sasikala?

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is locked in a bitter power struggle with his party boss VK Sasikala, has now demanded that his predecessor late J Jayalalithaa's posh Poes Garden residence be converted into a grand memorial.

Feb 09, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: AIADMK MLAs will vote as per their conscience, says Tamil Nadu CM

Tamil Nadu`s caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said on Thursday party legislators will have the chance to vote as per their conscience and he would be able to prove his majority.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

O Panneerselvam writes to bank, says no one can access AIADMK funds without his consent

Tamil Nadu's caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who is locked in a bitter power struggle with AIADMK boss VK Sasikala, has restricted the use of party funds kept in banks without his consent, saying that he is still the party's treasurer.

Feb 09, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

VK Sasikala cries foul, says Tamil Nadu Governor deliberately delaying swearing in

Amid uncertainty over Governor C Vidyasagar Rao's visit to Chennai, AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala has alleged that her swearing-in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister is being deliberately delayed by the former.

Feb 09, 2017, 09:47 AM IST

AIADMK crisis: As it happened on Wednesday

Jurists were divided on whether Sasikala, against whose acquittal in a disproportionate assets case the Supreme Court is likely to deliver its verdict next week, can be sworn-in as CM.

Feb 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

A government desired by people will be formed: O Panneerselvam

Caretaker Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday assured his supporters that a government wanted by the people will be formed in the state.

Feb 08, 2017, 20:30 PM IST

Sasikala herds MLAs, Panneerselvam claims they will back him

AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala today appeared to be having majority of MLAs with her, a day after the revolt by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam who claimed that they will back him in the trial of strength in Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Feb 08, 2017, 19:25 PM IST

Support to Panneerselvam was issue-based: DMK

Refuting AIADMK's allegation that it was aiding Chief Minister O Panneerselvam in his revolt against his party's leadership.

Feb 08, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Stalin calls for Governor's intervention, says TN govt has collapsed in last eight months

Asserting that the Tamil Nadu Government has collapsed in the last eight months, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday called for Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao`s intervention in the political turmoil in the state.

Feb 08, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

Inquiry panel will be set up to probe Jayalalithaa's death: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam

Two months after Jayalalithaa's death, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today said he would recommend an inquiry commission under a sitting Supreme Court judge to probe the "doubts" surrounding the health condition and demise of the late leader.

Feb 08, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

'Will retrieve AIADMK from Sasikala's clutches'

The Election Commission should consider the extraordinary political situation in Tamil Nadu and soon decide on the legal status of AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, a former party parliamentarian said on Wednesday.

Feb 08, 2017, 12:07 PM IST

Amid uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Governor stays put in Mumbai

Amid political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who also holds charge for the southern state, today continued to stay put in Mumbai with no indication of when he will travel to Chennai.

Feb 08, 2017, 11:15 AM IST

O Panneerseelvam sets Twitter on fire, hailed as 'hero' for challenging Sasikala

Shortly after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam openly revolted against AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala alleging that he was forced to resign, the social media exploded in his support and showered praise on him for taking the bold move.

Feb 08, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

VK Sasikala breaks silence, says DMK behind Panneerselvam's revolt

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary VK Sasikala said DMK was behind Panneerselvam's action, citing the bonhomie between him and MK Stalin.

Feb 08, 2017, 09:17 AM IST