Setback for Palaniswami, HC rules in favour of OPS in AIADMK power tussle

Party asked to maintain status quo of dual power system that existed before June 23

The Madras High Court on Wednesday said Edappady K Palaniswami’s appointment as the general secretary of AIADMK was invalid, reverting Tamil Nadu’s main Opposition party to a system where the former chief minister shares leadership with rival O Panneerselvam.

The court asked the party to maintain the status quo before June 23, meaning Panneerselvam (or OPS as he is called sometimes) will be the coordinator and Palaniswami the co-coordinator.

AIADMK’s general council on June 23 appointed Palaniswami as its interim general secretary and expelled OPS from its membership for allegedly working against the party. OPS approached the