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.
Debunking AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami as a betrayer, axed dissident leader KA Sengottaiyan on Saturday said he would challenge in the court his expulsion, which was agonising for him.
EPS also charged him with hobnobbing with those expelled from the party – Sasikala, TVV and OPS.
Interestingly, the appointment orders for the successful candidates were handed over by Chief Minister MK Stalin on August 6 at an event.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale Wednesday, in an X post, had described the EPF withdrawal changes as "theft of salaried people's money" while terming the decisions as "shocking and ridiculous".
It all started with the fluttering of a few TVK flags at a rally of AIADMK General secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) at Komarapalayam two days ago and he took it as a signal of the two parties coming together.
