Overview

• The AIADMK-BJP alliance remains formally intact despite disputes over post-poll power sharing and the expulsion of former deputy chief minister O. Panneerselvam.
• O. Panneerselvam quit the NDA last week, denied plans to join the DMK and said his meeting with Chief Minister Stalin was purely to enquire about his health.
• AMMK leader T. T. V. Dhinakaran urged BJP state and national leaders to reconcile with Panneerselvam and bring him back into the NDA fold.
• In Tirunelveli, Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the DMK government of overstating investment and job-creation figures and demanded a white paper to substantiate both claims.
• Chief Minister M. K. Stalin continues to condemn the partnership as a surrender of Tamil Nadu’s autonomy, citing support for NEET and UDAY and accusing opponents of rebranding old welfare schemes.