The EPS faction getting the party symbol means he gets more legitimacy to claim the authority of AIADMK, which was founded by superstar M G Ramachandran (MGR). Short of half a dozen MLAs to retain the majority in the government, the party symbol might attract more MLAs from the Sasikala camp to EPS camp. Two days ago, OPS’s close aide and Rajya Sabha MP V Maitreyan said all was not well within the merged AIADMK faction. “CM EPS achieved both: he secured the party symbol and more safety for the government. This is a setback for us because the party symbol has an emotional connect too.

Source: Indian Express November 23, 2017 11:56 UTC