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Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS), recently met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. OPS, who previously severed ties with the BJP-led NDA, characterized the meeting as a “courtesy call,” but political observers are speculating about a possible return to the alliance. The meeting occurs amidst strained relations between OPS and current AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), who has ruled out any reconciliation. The article details OPS’s past associations with the BJP and instances where he was seemingly sidelined during BJP leader visits to Tamil Nadu.

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Former CM Panneerselvam Meets Amit Shah, Sparking Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, December 3, 2025 – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, fueling speculation about a potential realignment in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.

OPS, who previously served as coordinator of the ADMK Workers’ Rights Retrieval Committee, described the meeting as a “courtesy call” and stated that he and Shah discussed the current political situation in Tamil Nadu. He declined to provide further details, including whether they discussed the rise of actor Vijay’s new political party, Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

This marks OPS’s first meeting with Shah since he announced his departure from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in July. The timing has led many to believe OPS is seeking to rejoin the alliance. His relationship with current AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) remains fractured, with EPS repeatedly stating there is no possibility of reconciliation.

OPS ran as an independent in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, aligned with the NDA, and has historically been seen as having a favorable disposition towards the BJP. The meeting comes after instances where OPS reportedly felt slighted, including not being invited to events attended by Shah in Tamil Nadu earlier this year and a prior request for a meeting with Prime Minister Modi being denied.

Political analysts are closely watching the developments to see how this meeting might reshape alliances in Tamil Nadu ahead of future elections.

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