Dynamite News Panneerselvam dissolves 7-member panel for holding merger talks
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O. Panneerselvam has dissolved the seven member panel that he appointed for holding merger talks between two rival AIADMK groups, ending any hope of immediate unity within the party.
Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O. Panneerselvam has dissolved the seven member panel that he appointed for holding merger talks between two rival AIADMK groups, ending any hope of immediate unity within the party.
He took the decision late last night, local media reports said after a meeting party functionaries here.
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Since no visible progress was seen on these issues, it was decided by the Panneerselvam faction to call off merger talks for the time being. (With ANI nputs)