OPS Joins DMK: A Political Shift

Former AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam has joined the DMK, marking a significant political shift in Tamil Nadu. Once a close ally of J Jayalalithaa, OPS, along with his son and supporters, has turned to DMK after unsuccessful attempts to rejoin AIADMK. He criticizes AIADMK's leadership while praising DMK's governance.

In a surprising political move, O Panneerselvam, former AIADMK Chief Minister, has crossed over to the ruling DMK under the leadership of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Known as OPS, he joined the DMK along with his son and supporters, after being expelled from AIADMK in 2022. OPS, once a close ally of J Jayalalithaa, had previously attempted to rejoin AIADMK for over three years.

Expressing contentment with the move, Panneerselvam criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami's leadership and endorsed Chief Minister Stalin's administration for its people-focused governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)