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edappadi k palaniswami

K Palanisamy is an Indian politician from AIADMK party and the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. He took oath as the Tamil Nadu CM on February 16, 2017, along with 30 MLAs as ministers in his cabinet.

Previously, he was serving as the Minister for Highways & Minor Ports in the Government of Tamil Nadu. He is the sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Edapadi in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. He has won the TN assembly elections four times, in 1989, 1991, 2011 and 2016. On all occasions, his seat has been Edapadi constituency.

A V K Sasikala loyalist, Palaniswami was chosen as the legislature party leader on February 14, 2017, hours after Supreme Court upheld the Bengaluru special court verdict convicting AIADMK interim general secretary Sasikala in the disproportionate assets case.

Palaniswami rose in ranks, apparently due to his proximity to Sasikala clan.

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EPS bars 21 rebel MLAs from using former party postings in ads

May 29, 2026, 00:15 (IST)

Tamil Nadu political crisis: Rebel AIADMK MLA Balakrishna Reddy backs EPS, submits apology letter amid party turmoil

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 23:15 (IST)

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs edappadi k palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

'Only differences of opinion': SP Velumani says all is well in AIADMK after both factions withdraw pleas against each other

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 27, 2026, 17:45 (IST)

AIADMK leader SP Velumani declared "no split, only differences of opinion" within the party, following rival factions withdrawing disqualification petitions against each other. This signals a potential reconciliation after internal turbulence post-election. Discussions on organizational reforms and leadership structure are ongoing, with Edappadi K. Palaniswami remaining general secretary.

EPS has agreed to fulfil our demands, says Velumani

TNN / May 28, 2026, 22:58 (IST)

AIADMK slams TVK for ‘horse-trading’, demands CBI probe

May 29, 2026, 00:11 (IST)

Inbadurai says it’s a showdown between MGR’s legacy and Vijay’s legacy

AIADMK factions move towards reunion, rebel MLAs back EPS

TNN / May 27, 2026, 15:42 (IST)

AIADMK factions are moving towards reconciliation, signaling an end to their internal rift. Leaders from both sides met, with one camp agreeing to function under edappadi k palaniswami's leadership. This development follows marathon talks and suggests a united front is forming, with efforts to withdraw complaints against rebel MLAs.

'We are together like mother and child': After revolt, AIADMK rebel MLAs make U-turn, rally behind EPS leadership

TNN / May 27, 2026, 13:51 (IST)

AIADMK factions are moving towards reconciliation, signaling an end to internal rifts. Rebel MLAs have agreed to function under Edappadi K. Palaniswami's leadership, with both sides reportedly withdrawing complaints against each other. Leaders are expected to meet the speaker to formalize the unity.

Why Udhayanidhi, EPS flay TVK govt's crop loan waiver announcement

TNN / May 26, 2026, 22:28 (IST)

Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and edappadi k palaniswami criticized the TVK government's crop loan waiver, alleging it diluted poll promises. They claimed the waiver, capped at Rs 50,000, is an injustice and a breach of trust, comparing it unfavorably to past AIADMK waivers. The leaders also accused the ruling party of backtracking on free electricity promises.

Major blow to AIADMK: 3 MLAs from Shanmugam–Velumani faction resign

TNN / May 25, 2026, 15:45 (IST)

Udhaya, EPS, Dhinakaran slam TVK govt over sexual assault of minor boy in Chennai

May 29, 2026, 00:14 (IST)

Cracks in AIADMK out in open: Velumani camp moves to sideline EPS in Tamil Nadu assembly

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 18:32 (IST)

'Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh?': Udhayanidhi Stalin, EPS slam TVK govt over rising crime

TNN / May 26, 2026, 10:18 (IST)

Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and edappadi k palaniswami have strongly criticized the current government over a surge in crime across Tamil Nadu. They highlighted recent murders and sexual offenses, questioning the administration's handling of law and order and accusing the ruling party of creating a false sense of change amidst escalating violence.

Rift in AIADMK widens, more party offices locked across Tamil Nadu

TNN / May 18, 2026, 00:27 (IST)

AIADMK's internal rift escalates across Tamil Nadu, with party offices becoming flashpoints for factional clashes. In Dindigul, a direct confrontation between former ministers over district control led to police intervention. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is gathering signatures for an emergency general council meeting, while the EPS faction threatens legal action against 25 MLAs for defying the party whip.

Udhayanidhi, EPS flay TVK govt over crop loan waiver

May 27, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

‘Horse-trading at horse-speed’: Stalin attacks TVK after 3 AIADMK MLAs quit; EPS alleges ‘pre-planned conspiracy’

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 25, 2026, 19:21 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of "horse-trading" and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.