In boost for OPS, 1 Palaniswami-camp MLA boycotts floor test
February 18, 2017  08:52
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Tamil Nadu is facing its first floor test in 30 years. After non-stop frenzy since O Panneerselvams Marina revolt, the scene has now shifted to the Assembly where Edappadi K. Palaniswami is seeking a trust vote. The lone IUML member has decided to oppose the motion.

Of the AIADMKs official strength of 134, there are 11 dissidents including former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. Former Chennai Police Commissioner R Natraj, the AIADMKs Mylapore constituency MLA, decided to throw in his lot with Panneerselvam.

Coimbatore North MLA Arun Kumar by-passes floor test, returns to his constituency. He has also resigned his Coimbatore district secretary post. With his boycott, Edappadi Palaniswami camp has 122 MLAs.

Nonetheless, the AIADMK whip S Rajendiran issued a directive to all party MLAs to attend the Assembly and vote in favour of the motion.
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