Archive · 10 Dec 2025
AIADMK Opens Door for OPS, Dhinakaran
The AIADMK party had a big meeting today.
They said that two leaders who left the party, OPS and Dhinakaran, might be able to come back.
The BJP, another party, wants this to happen so that they can all work together against the DMK in the next big election.
The leader of AIADMK, EPS, will decide how this happens.
Another leader, Sengottaiyan, wanted these leaders to come back too, but he left the party because he didn't agree with everything.
Now, it looks like OPS and Dhinakaran might come back, which could make the AIADMK stronger.
AIADMK General Council signals possible return of OPS and Dhinakaran to NDA.
BJP encourages AIADMK to allow their return to consolidate opposition votes against DMK.
EPS given complete authority over NDA alliance decisions.
OPS and Dhinakaran recently exited NDA but their return is now likely.
Sengottaiyan, who advocated for unity, was expelled and joined TVK.
- Who
- AIADMK General Council, OPS, TTV Dhinakaran, EPS, BJP
- What
- AIADMK General Council opens door for OPS and Dhinakaran's return to NDA
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To consolidate opposition votes and prevent splintering of AIADMK support against DMK
- Event
- AIADMK General Council meeting
- Key Figures
- O Panneerselvam (OPS), TTV Dhinakaran, Edappadi K. Palanisamy (EPS)
- Context
- 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu
- BJP's Role
- Encouraging AIADMK to allow OPS and Dhinakaran's return
- AIADMK's Stance
- EPS given authority over NDA alliances
- OPS and Dhinakaran's Status
- Recently exited NDA, possible return
- DMK
- Common enemy according to AIADMK
- Sengottaiyan's Role
- Advocated for unity, later expelled and joined TVK
Sources
TVK Leader Sengottaiyan's Nephew Returns to AIADMK Fold
NDA Pushes For Return Of OPS, TTV Dhinakaran. All Eyes Now On Palaniswami
AIADMK General Council Quietly Opens Door For OPS, TTV Dhinakaran
AIADMK declares itself NDA leader in Tamil Nadu, General Council authorises EPS to finalise alliance for 2026 polls