Tamil Nadu politics LIVE: OPS Joins DMK In Chennai | Tamil Nadu Politics News | India Today LIVE
Former three-time Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) is poised to formally join the ruling DMK today in a seismic shift that could dramatically alter the 2026 Assembly election landscape. After years of bitter power struggle with Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), expulsion from AIADMK, and unsuccessful attempts to carve an independent path as the true successor to Amma Jayalalithaa’s legacy, OPS is crossing over to MK Stalin’s camp. The induction is expected at DMK headquarters in Chennai. Political analysts view this as a brilliant strategic masterstroke by DMK to lock in support across the Thevar heartland in southern districts — a traditional AIADMK stronghold where OPS continues to hold considerable sway. For the already fractured AIADMK, this defection risks further splintering its core Thevar vote bank and pulling away dissatisfied workers and leaders. Watch the live ceremony, exclusive reactions from AIADMK leadership, ground buzz from southern Tamil Nadu, and expert breakdowns on what this means for EPS, DMK’s dominance, and the road to 2026. India Today LIVE brings you every moment as it unfolds — don’t miss the visuals, interviews, and real-time analysis. Subscribe and hit the bell for instant updates! #OPSJoinsDMK #TamilNaduPolitics #AIADMKBlow
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