Highlights
- Madras HC rejected plea by former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam.
- He had sought to stall the AIADMK General Council Meet.
- The meeting proposes to revive the interim general secretary post.
AIADMK General Council meet: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Council on Monday expelled former Tamil Nadu chief minister and party leader O Panneerselvam from the party's primary membership, and from his post of treasurer, said media reports. Also, leader Edapaddi K Palaniswami (EPS) was made the Interim General Secretary of the party. The meeting was led by EPS and took place in Vanagaram, Tamil Nadu.
Earlier today, the Madras High Court rejected the plea filed by Panneerselvam seeking to stall the party's general council meeting. The meeting proposed to revive the interim general secretary post and abolish both the coordinator as well as joint coordinator posts.
Ahead of Madras HC's decision, two groups of suspected AIADMK workers clashed outside the party headquarters in Chennai. Some persons reportedly sustained injuries. Meanwhile, some men were seen forcing their way into the party office by breaking open the doors.
Security has been beefed up at the AIADMK office, MGR Maaligai, named after party founder, the late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran.
It is possible that the dominant faction led by Edappady K Palaniswami may elect him as the single leader of the organisation in the crucial General Council.
On his part, former Coordinator O Panneerselvam (OPS) arrived at the party office, along with supporters, while EPS was on his way to a marriage hall in the city where the General Council meeting is slated. Panneerselvam greeted his supporters from a portico and also waved the party flag.
