In a dramatic political move ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam formally joined the DMK in Chennai in the presence of MK Stalin, marking a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape
27 February,2026 02:27 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his son P Ravindhranath Kumar joined the DMK in Chennai on Friday in the presence of party chief and CM MK Stalin, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The move follows OPS's expulsion from AIADMK in 2022 after a leadership tussle with Edappadi K
27 February,2026 01:32 PM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | ANI-1759483912533_d.png "Madras HC dismisses anticipatory bail filed by TVK district secretary Sathish")
Karur stampede
The judge raised questions on why the party failed to control the mob, highlighting the cadre's unruly behaviour, including the rampage and damage caused to the public properties during the party chief Vijay's roadshow
03 October,2025 03:06 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI-1759475476644_d.png "Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams BJP's Karur delegation, alleges political motive")
The CM also highlighted the Katchateevu issue as well as the continuous attack of the Sri Lankan army on the Tamil Nadu fishermen and said, "Can I be silent without talking about fishermen after coming to Ramanathapuram?"
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