Former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam dropped a political bombshell in Chennai, vowing to retire from public life if any lapses are pinned on him. This firm stance, voiced post-homage to J Jayalalithaa’s 78th birth anniversary, also quashed talks of him forming a splinter group.
Amid AIADMK’s deepening rift, OPS positioned himself as the guardian of unity, pledging to heal divisions and honor the party’s foundational ethos from MGR’s times. His ritualistic tribute set the stage for candid media revelations.
Responding to links with AMMK’s TTV Dhinakaran, he affirmed esteem but drew a line on details, prioritizing protocol. Election aspirations? He surrendered them to higher powers.
OPS unleashed on Edappadi Palaniswami, branding the coordinator-co-coordinator setup a temporary fix to stave off fragmentation. He refuted allegations of sabotaging party strength, appealing to the rank-and-file for fair assessment.
The ex-CM dissected AIADMK’s electoral flops under Palaniswami, blaming them squarely on misguided direction. Legal efforts by OPS and supporters seek to enforce original party statutes, targeting a comprehensive overhaul.
Brushing aside ambition rumors, he dared detractors to evidence his misdeeds, ready to step away. In 2026 polls preview, he flagged DMK’s solid alliances versus AIADMK’s vulnerabilities, hinting at opposition resurgence.
Having shouldered heavy betrayals, OPS turned to journalists: guide my path forward. This moment crystallizes a pivotal crossroads for Tamil Nadu politics.