AIADMK row: Madras HC rules in favour of OPS, fresh General Council to be held

The Madras High Court's order restores OPS and EPS as party coordinator and deputy coordinator, respectively.

The judge held that the co-ordinator and the joint co-ordinator alone shall convene the GC meeting. He also suggested nomination of an observer to conduct the meeting. (File/PTI)

The Madras High Court Wednesday ruled in favour of ousted AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam, who had contested the party’s General Council meeting on July 11.

A single-judge bench of Justice G Jayachandran ruled that the status quo of the General Council on June 23 is to be maintained, and a new General Council meeting is to be held.

Even though the entire party was behind Palaniswami, and a handful of leaders who supported Panneerselvam were isolated and expelled after the July 11 meeting, the latest order restored OPS and EPS as party coordinator and deputy coordinator, respectively.

Panneerselvam had challenged the July 11 General Council meeting, and questioned the resolutions adopted leading to his expulsion from AIADMK’s primary membership and the choice of Edappadi K Palaniswami as the party’s interim general secretary.

The matter before the High Court was whether the meeting was held strictly in accordance with the party’s bylaws.

Arun Janardhanan

Arun Janardhanan Tamil Nadu Correspondent for The Indian Express, a leading national daily newspaper. Based in the state, his work focuses on providing deep, ground-level coverage of Tamil Nadu’s complex political, judicial, and cultural landscape, establishing his high degree of Expertise and Authority in this critical region. Expertise Geographic Focus: As the Tamil Nadu Correspondent, Arun covers the state comprehensively, offering readers localized insights into major political shifts and social issues. Key Coverage Areas: His recent reporting demonstrates in-depth knowledge across several vital beats: State Politics and Governance: Detailed coverage of the DMK and AIADMK, the rise of new political entrants like actor Vijay’s TVK, internal party dynamics, and federal issues involving the Governor and the Centre. Legal and Judicial Matters: In-depth reporting on high-profile Madras High Court cases, particularly those involving religious and cultural disputes (e.g., the Madurai temple-dargah row) and legal actions against officials. Culture and Social Issues: Reporting on the activities of cultural outfits (e.g., Hindu Munnani) and debates surrounding language and cultural priorities. Disaster and Crisis Reporting: Timely updates on natural calamities like cyclones and their impact on the state, such as the prolonged rains in Chennai. ... Read More

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