O. Panneerselvam

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Panneerselvam returns from US, slams Rajinikanth
By Chennaivision on November 19, 2019

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, who also holds the finance and housing portfolios, returned to Chennai late on Monday night from an official tour to the United States. He was accorded a rousing reception at the airport by AIADMK members. Speaking to the media, the AIADMK coordinator condmned superstar Rajinikanth for his remarks that Edappadi K Palaniswami becoming… Continue reading "Panneerselvam returns from US, slams Rajinikanth"
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Panneerselvam leaves for US, CM meets him before journey
By Chennaivision on November 8, 2019

AIADMK coordinator and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today left for a week-long tour of the United States. Ahead of his visit, Chief Minister and the party’s joint coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami called on OPS at the latter’s residence and wished him a happy and successful journey. Panneerselvam’s visit comes close on the heels of Palaniswami’s visit to… Continue reading "Panneerselvam leaves for US, CM meets him before journey"
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OPS presents tax-free budget, DMK stages walkout
By Chennaivision on March 16, 2018

Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam, also handling finance portfolio, presented the State budget 2018-19 in the Assembly on Thursday. There were no new taxes in the Tamil Nadu budget for the year 2018-19, but OPS made a slew of announcements worth thousands of crores of rupees in the budget. Panneerselvam presented a budget that projected a revenue… Continue reading "OPS presents tax-free budget, DMK stages walkout"
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As 29 MLAs meet Dinakaran, CM & OPS go into huddle
By Chennaivision on June 7, 2017

A day after AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran met aunt and party chief V K Sasikala in Bengaluru jail, more than 20 party MLAs from the Edapaddi Palaniswani (EPS) camp met Dinakaran at his residence on Tuesday. According to a Sasikala loyalist, VP Kalairajan, as many as 29 MLAs so far met Dinakaran. Kalairajan affirmed that Dinakaran is still the deputy… Continue reading "As 29 MLAs meet Dinakaran, CM & OPS go into huddle"
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Edappadi’s or OPS’: Whose function Modi will attend?
By Chennaivision on May 25, 2017

The two factions of the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu- AIADMK Amma led by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and AIADMK PTA headed by his predecessor O Panneerselvam-vied with each other in inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the birth centenary celebrations of AIADMK founder M G Ramchandran, popularly called as MGR. Palaniswami submitted a letter requesting him to unveil the… Continue reading "Edappadi’s or OPS’: Whose function Modi will attend?"
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Why just meet OPS, not me: Stalin to Modi
By Chennaivision on May 22, 2017

DMK working president M K Stalin launched a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not granting him an appointment. “As the Leader of the Opposition, I convened an all-party meeting to discuss the problems of farmers and sought an appointment with the Prime Minister. If he is not ready to meet members of an all-party delegation, I am… Continue reading "Why just meet OPS, not me: Stalin to Modi"
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OPS meets Modi, seeks funds for TN
By Chennaivision on May 20, 2017

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss state-specific issues, including pending Central funds. “There were no discussions on politics of the state, however, I put forth state-specific issues including funds that has been pending for the state,” he said, adding that a memorandum in this regard has been submitted to the… Continue reading "OPS meets Modi, seeks funds for TN"
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OPS has support of 15 ministers, 35 MLAs: Semmalai
By Chennaivision on May 9, 2017

Throwing a fresh bombshell at the opposite camp, former minister Semmalai has said the faction led by former chief minister O Panneerselvam has the support of 15 ministers and 35 MLAs. The leaders of the rebel AIADMK group led by Panneerselvam, are gearing up for a show of strength in Salem, the home turf of chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami,… Continue reading "OPS has support of 15 ministers, 35 MLAs: Semmalai"
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AIADMK merger: OPS team sets final deadline
By Chennaivision on May 2, 2017

AIADMK’s rebel faction, led by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, may cancel merger talks with the Chief Minister E Palaniswami camp if their key demands were not met, sources said. Virtually setting a deadline till Tuesday for merger talks with the rival faction, Panneerselvam is set to launch a statewide tour from May 5. Panneerselvam has planned to… Continue reading "AIADMK merger: OPS team sets final deadline"
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Rift widens between OPS-EPS camps, no signs for merger talks
By Chennaivision on May 1, 2017

AIADMK (Amma) leader and Finance Minister D. Jayakumar has accused leaders of the rival AIADMK (Puratchi Thalaivi Amma) of expressing contradictory opinions on the proposed merger of the two factions. Nonetheless, he invited the rival faction for talks and hoped to settle all issues. Jayakumar pointed out that Panneerselvam had said “conducive atmosphere” prevailed for the merger talks, but others,… Continue reading "Rift widens between OPS-EPS camps, no signs for merger talks"

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