Archive · 6 Dec 2025
OPS Backtracks on New Party Plan
O. Panneerselvam, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, recently said he won't start a new political party after all.
This change comes after he met with a important leader in Delhi, which has made people think he might go back to his old party, AIADMK.
There are talks about a meeting on December 10 to discuss this.
OPS has had a complicated history with AIADMK, including being kicked out in 2022.
Other leaders in the party have different opinions, with some not wanting to work with certain groups.
Everyone is waiting to see what happens before the next big elections in 2026.
O. Panneerselvam (OPS) denies plans to launch a new political party, reversing earlier indications.
The shift follows a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sparking speculation of a return to AIADMK.
Discussions for OPS' return may begin during AIADMK's general council meeting on December 10.
OPS' political journey includes a rebellion against V.K. Sasikala and expulsion from AIADMK in 2022.
Other AIADMK factions, including AMMK led by TTV Dhinakaran, have differing stances on alliances and unity.
- Who
- O. Panneerselvam (OPS), Amit Shah, V.K. Sasikala, TTV Dhinakaran, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS)
- What
- OPS backtracks on forming a new party, fueling speculation about a possible return to AIADMK.
- When
- The developments follow a meeting between OPS and Amit Shah, with a party meeting scheduled for December 10.
- Where
- The events are centered in Tamil Nadu, with key meetings in Delhi and Chennai.
- Why
- The shift in OPS' stance is speculated to be due to assurances from senior BJP leaders, aiming to facilitate his return to AIADMK.
OPS and BJP
AMMK and AIADMK Factions
Party Formation
OPS and BJP
OPS has backtracked on forming a new party, indicating a possible return to AIADMK.
AMMK and AIADMK Factions
Dhinakaran's AMMK will not ally with NDA as long as EPS is the chief ministerial candidate.
Leadership Dynamics
OPS and BJP
OPS' return could recalibrate AIADMK's leadership, possibly facilitated by BJP leaders.
AMMK and AIADMK Factions
Sasikala remains guarded, focusing on individual actions rather than unity calls.
- Key Figures
- O. Panneerselvam (OPS), Amit Shah, V.K. Sasikala, TTV Dhinakaran, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS)
- Meeting
- OPS met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
- Party Meeting
- AIADMK's general council meeting scheduled for December 10.
- Political Background
- OPS was expelled from AIADMK in 2022 and has been heading the AIADMK Workers’ Rights Retrieval Committee.
- Election Timeline
- Countdown to the 2026 Assembly elections.
