
Sun Mar 16 23:30:00 UTC 2025: **Former AIADMK Chief Minister Calls for Party Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections**
TIRUPATTUR, March 17, 2025 – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam urged AIADMK leaders to overcome internal divisions and unite to secure victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Vaniyambadi, Mr. Panneerselvam emphasized the need for unity, stating that the party’s historical success and the wishes of the people and party cadres demand an end to the current infighting. He highlighted the AIADMK’s past achievements in implementing welfare schemes and contrasted this with the alleged misappropriation of Tasmac revenue under the current DMK government. While declining to comment on specific disputes between party leaders, Mr. Panneerselvam’s call for unity underscores the growing pressure on the AIADMK to resolve internal conflicts and present a united front in the upcoming elections.