AIADMK Cadres Exit NDA Coalition
TAMIL NADU, INDIA, JUL 31 – OPS faction ends alliance with BJP-led NDA citing central leadership snub and delays in fund releases, planning a statewide campaign on worker rights and Dravidian ideals.
- The AIADMK Cadres Rights Retrieval Committee, led by O Panneerselvam, exited the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance on July 31, 2025, as announced by Panruti Ramachandran during a press event.
- Panneerselvam's faction decided to leave the NDA after months of perceived neglect by the BJP, including a snub from Prime Minister Modi.
- Panneerselvam criticized the NDA government for not releasing 'Samagra Shiksha' funds, affecting education in Tamil Nadu, calling the situation 'strongly condemnable.'
- The committee plans to assess future political alliances based on the political environment, indicating a potential partnership with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
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Abandoned by BJP and doors closed by AIADMK, OPS walks out of NDA - The Statesman
With his continuation in the NDA in Tamil Nadu increasingly becoming untenable, former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) on Thursday walked out of the saffron bandwagon, deciding to chalk out a future political course along with his supporters.
Ex-Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam exits NDA hours after meeting MK Stalin
The announcement was made by Panneerselvam's supporter Panruti Ramachandran while speaking to reporters in Chennai. He further said that Panneerselvam, who is popularly known as OPS, will tour several parts of the state in view of the assembly elections, scheduled to be held next year.
AIADMK Cadres Exit NDA Coalition
The AIADMK Cadres Rights Retrieval Committee, led by former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, has exited the BJP-led NDA coalition. The decision was announced by veteran leader Panruti S Ramachandran. The committee plans to assess future alliances based on state tours and evolving circumstances.
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