Earlier in the day, support grew Panneerselvam, locked in a bruising feud with Sasikala for power, with five more MPs crossing over to his camp. While Sasikala has so far succeeded in keeping the flock of AIADMK MLAS with her, some party MPs started deserting her after Pannerselvam's rebellion. Rajya Sabha MP V Maitreyan was the first Parliamentarian to extend support to Panneerselvam. Lok Sabha MPS -- P R Sundaram, K Ashok Kumar, V Sathyabama and Vanaroja switched over to his camp yesterday. Panneerselvam also enjoys support of six AIADMK MLAs.

Source: dna February 12, 2017 17:36 UTC