Archive · 18 Sep 2025
EPS Reaffirms AIADMK Leadership, Denies BJP Interference
EPS, the AIADMK leader, is making it clear he's in charge and that the BJP isn't telling him what to do.
He says his meeting with Amit Shah was open and above board.
He's also responding to criticism from Chief Minister Stalin.
EPS is also keeping former party members, who were kicked out, from returning.
He believes that the DMK is being hypocritical, especially when it comes to working with the BJP now, after criticizing them before.
EPS denied any interference from Amit Shah in AIADMK's internal affairs.
EPS asserted his position as the leader of AIADMK in Tamil Nadu within the NDA.
He stated that his meeting with Amit Shah was transparent.
EPS criticized CM Stalin for perceived double standards.
EPS addressed the issue of expelled leaders and affirmed actions would be taken for those engaging in anti-party activities.
- Who
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS)
- What
- Affirmed his leadership in AIADMK, denied BJP interference, and criticized CM Stalin.
- When
- Recently, after meeting with Amit Shah.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To address criticism, clarify his meeting with Amit Shah, and reiterate his stance on party leadership.
AIADMK
DMK
Political Conduct
AIADMK
Accuses DMK of playing a double game.
DMK
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Cooperation
AIADMK
Criticizing DMK's opportunistic alliance with Congress
DMK
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Key Figures
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Amit Shah, M.K. Stalin, TTV Dhinakaran, K.A. Sengottaiyan
- Event
- EPS press conference following meeting with Amit Shah
- Location
- Omalur, Tamil Nadu
- Key Parties
- AIADMK, BJP, DMK, AMMK
- Topics
- Internal AIADMK affairs, meeting with Amit Shah, expelled leaders, criticism by Stalin
Sources
TN elections: EPS firm on not re-inducting expelled leaders OPS, Dhinakaran, Sasikala
TTV Dhinakaran Slams EPS For 'Hiding Face' After Meeting Amit Shah
'Vijay Is Still In KG': BJP
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami Slams DMK for "Double Standards"; Rejects TTV Dinakaran's Claims
Palaniswami hits out at CM Stalin over ‘mask’ row, says meet with Amit Shah fruitful
