There is a popular phrase, “so close, yet so far.” In fact, the current situation of the AIADMK breakaway faction reminds one of another adage: “all dressed up and nowhere to go.”
Senior AIADMK leaders have begun mobilising support against EPS, with rebels exploring party rules to trigger a major leadership confrontation after the 2026 poll setback.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami alleged that Vijay formed the TVK government by luring some members with promises of ministerial berths and board appointments.
Multiple political scenarios are emerging in Tamil Nadu after the fractured Assembly verdict, with AIADMK, DMK and TVK exploring possible routes to power.
Apprehensive of poaching of its flock, the AIADMK leadership has kept its flock confined at a luxury resort at Poornakuppam in neighbouring Puducherry.
Hundreds of TVK supporters who had gathered at the Taluk office in Edappadi town for scrutiny on Tuesday were left dejected after the nomination papers of the party's candidate, M Arun Kumar, as well as his substitute, were rejected.
Both AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may project an image of being fearless, but the truth is that the former is afraid of his “Delhi masters,” while the latter is beholden to the United States of America, DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, said on Monday.
Though the AIADMK had re-entered the NDA in April last, seat sharing has not been finalised even with the BJP while other allies are still awaiting their turn.
The sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has forced hotels and eateries to scale down their regular operations in Chennai and across the state, raising an alarm
This is said to be the reason for EPS postponing the constitution of the party committee to hold talks with the allies, including the BJP.
