Palaniswami and AIADMK Leaders Scheduled to Meet HM Shah in Chennai Today; Panneerselvam Awaits His Appointment
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Synopsis
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami is set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Chennai, alongside K.P. Munusamy and S.P. Velumani. This meeting follows prior discussions and highlights the ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Key Takeaways
- Meeting between EPS and HM Shah is significant for AIADMK.
- Panneerselvam seeks an appointment with HM Shah, adding to intrigue.
- AIADMK leaders remained in Chennai, awaiting communication from BJP.
- Recent meetings with BJP officials have created tension within AIADMK.
- HM Shah's visit is crucial for the BJP's strategy in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, April 10 (NationPress) AIADMK General Secretary and the Opposition Leader in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is preparing to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Chennai on Thursday, accompanied by prominent leaders K.P. Munusamy and S.P. Velumani.
This encounter follows a previous meeting between EPS and HM Shah that took place in New Delhi on March 25.
With the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections looming, both parties are said to be evaluating prospects for renewed collaboration.
Notably, ousted AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam has also requested a meeting with HM Shah during his visit to Chennai, adding to the political suspense.
Insiders close to Palaniswami indicate that the senior AIADMK leadership opted to remain in Chennai over the weekend, rather than returning to their home districts—a departure from their typical behavior when the Assembly is not in session.
The rationale behind this is that they are anticipating updates from the BJP’s national leadership regarding the crucial meeting with the Home Minister.
Compounding the tension within the AIADMK is a recent discreet meeting between senior party figure K.A. Sengottaiyan and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
These discussions—held across both Delhi and Chennai over the course of 10 days—have reportedly fostered an uneasy environment within the party.
Sengottaiyan, who has voiced dissatisfaction with Palaniswami recently, is perceived by some as trying to establish an independent connection with the BJP.
A source from Palaniswami’s group noted, “They are eager to address several issues, including engagement with Sengottaiyan, during their conversation with HM Shah.”
HM Shah’s visit carries substantial political weight.
In addition to AIADMK-related discussions, he is also anticipated to meet with senior BJP officials as the party prepares for the Assembly elections.
With various political narratives converging, HM Shah’s visit is viewed as a potential turning point for the BJP’s strategy in Tamil Nadu and for the future of its alliance with the AIADMK.
