O Panneerselvam's Call for Democratic Revival in AIADMK

Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam expresses willingness to return to the AIADMK, demanding democratic election of the party's general secretary. He aims to unite party factions for success in the 2026 Assembly elections. Despite his expulsion, he calls for dialogue among expelled members for party unity.

Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has expressed his openness to returning to the AIADMK, contingent on the party's general secretary being elected democratically by its cadres.

Panneerselvam emphasized the importance of restoring democracy within the AIADMK, reminiscing about his rise from an ordinary worker to a top position and aspiring to unify the party factions for a victorious 2026 Assembly election.

Despite being expelled by current General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, Panneerselvam, alongside TTV Dinakaran and Sasikala, is ready to engage in dialogue to resolve internal issues, aiming to fulfill former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's vision of the AIADMK ruling for a century.

(With inputs from agencies.)