‘No truth to reports of OPS contemplating switch to TVK’
Sources close to O. Panneerselvam have dismissed rumors that he plans to leave the DMK to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The former Chief Minister maintains a cordial relationship with the DMK leadership.
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Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam is not planning to quit the DMK and join the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), sources close to him said on Thursday, dismissing speculation about a possible switch as “baseless”.
The sources said Mr. Panneerselvam continued to enjoy cordial relations with the DMK leadership and remained in touch with party president M.K. Stalin.
“He has informed the party leadership of his position. Mr. Panneerselvam is also expected to make his stand clear publicly in a day or two,” they said.
A former DMK Minister, who met Mr. Panneerselvam a few days ago, also said the latter had categorically denied reports linking him with the TVK.
Speculation over Mr. Panneerselvam’s political future surfaced after six AIADMK MLAs resigned their Assembly seats and joined the ruling TVK.
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