AIADMK

Former CM of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam, has requested union external affairs minister S Jaishankar to take necessary steps for the release of Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. He urged the union minister via letter, stating that he is concerned about the well-being of Tamil fishermen who get arrested often. Recently, on August 10 and 22 some fishermen were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.

The AIADMK headquarter office at "MGR Maaligai" was reopened after being sealed for 10-days, on July 21. Notably, the Revenue authorities sealed the AIADMK office, after violence that broke out between supporters of then-rival leaders K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, over single leadership issues. However, on July 20, the Madras High Court quashed the orders of the Revenue authorities, directing to reopen the office.

In a major political drama, a clash broke out between two groups, supporters of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and O Panneerselvam, over the ongoing dual leadership issue. Notably, on July 11,  the AIADMK elected Edappadi K Palaniswami its interim general secretary and expelled O Panneerselvam from the primary membership. After the fight due to the end of dual-leadership, the Revenue authorities sealed the party… read-more

In Tamil Nadu, thousands of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supporters and former Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami gathered outside Venkathachalaopathy palace, on June 23. They gathered outside ahead of the scheduled General Council meeting, organised to discuss amendments to pave way for single leadership.  Notably, Palaniswami intends to move ahead with dual-leadership. Moreover, a heavy police force has been beefed up… read-more

AIADMK members led by party coordinator O Panneerselvam, staged a protest in Chennai's Valluvar Kottam area, against the hike in property tax announced by the Tamil Nadu Government. The DMK-led government, on April 3, announced a revision in the property tax rates, with an increase of up to 150%, reported ANI. The move which was reportedly aimed to increase funds for the local bodies, triggered agitation from the opposition.