Top sources in OPS and EPS camps elaborated the merger deal, which was decided late on Friday, and informed to Delhi. AIADMK merger: Actors in the AIADMK saga — Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (L), TTV Dinakaran (C) and TN Chief Minister E K Palanisami (R). AIADMK merger: Actors in the AIADMK saga — Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (L), TTV Dinakaran (C) and TN Chief Minister E K Palanisami (R). He had no other option but to agree for the merger sacrificing CM post and party Chief post,” said a leader. He indicated that the merger deal is likely to trigger some dissent voices too.

Source: Indian Express August 19, 2017 08:25 UTC