Team OPS moves EC against Sasikala, Palaniswami to be sworn in at 4 pm

February 16, 2017 13:08

AIADMK MP Dr V Maitreyan from O Panneerselvam's faction to meet Election Commission officials in Delhi at 2.45 pm. The OPS camp has moved the EC against Sasikala's appointment as AIADMK general secretary. If the EC decides to rule against Sasikala, her decision to expel Panneerselvam from the party's primary membership stands null and void.

Earlier today, Governor Vidyasagar Rao gave the mandate to Edappadi Palaniswami to form the government. The governor has asked him to seek a vote of confidence of the Tami Nadu Assembly within 15 days.

Meanwhile, at the Golden Bay Resorts, AIADMK supporters sloganeering in support of VK Sasikala.

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