AIADMK reunion? TN ministers' meet sets off speculations

April 17, 2017 23:18

The two factions of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -- led by O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala -- are exploring the possibilities of a patch-up in face of reports of a rebellion against AIADMK Amma factions's deputy chief TTV Dinakaran.

According to media reports, Tamil Nadu ministers met to work out a compromise formula.

The reports claimed that two separate meetings are in progress -- one at the home of ministers P Thangamani and the other at the home of Udumalai Radhakrishnan.

Among the possible scenarios is one that involves the resignation of Sasikala and Dinakaran. While E Palaniswami will continue as the chief minister, Panneerselvam can replace Sasikala as the party General Secretary, NDTV reports.

The AIADMK had split after the death of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Her aide Sasikala was named the new party chief. She was also set to take over as the chief minister when she was jailed in a corruption case.

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