When he joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, Mr. Panneerselvam was accompanied by only one legislator, P. Ayyappan. After his expulsion from the AIADMK in July 2022, Mr Panneerselvam had the support of two prominent leaders - R. Vaithilingam and P.H. At one stage, the Madras High Court restrained Mr Panneerselvam from using the AIADMK’s flag, election symbol and letterhead. Somehow, Mr Panneerselvam could not establish again a similar rapport publicly with Ms Sasikala, though both said they would meet each other at an “appropriate time.”Mr Panneerselvam became persona non grata for Mr Palaniswami. There was a talk that Mr Panneerselvam might join hands with actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2026 19:02 UTC