EPS faction forms panel to hold talks

The ruling AIADMK (Amma) faction yesterday announced formation of a committee under party's senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP R Vaithilingam to oversee merger talks between the camps headed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his predecessor, O Panneerselvam

Will the rival factions finally bury the hatchet? Pic/PTI

Chennai: The ruling AIADMK (Amma) faction yesterday announced formation of a committee under party's senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP R Vaithilingam to oversee merger talks between the camps headed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his predecessor, O Panneerselvam.

The decision was arrived at a meeting chaired by the CM at the AIADMK headquarters, which was attended by senior ministers and other leaders.

Local administration minister SP Velumani said a committee has been formed under Vaithilingam for the merger talks, but did not divulge details on who the other members of the panel are. "We want to redeem the 'two leaves' symbol and remain united," he said.

Velumani said the common feeling in the faction was that there should be unity in the party "founded by MGR and taken forward by Amma".

Leaving the ball in OPS's court, he said, "The next course of action will be decided if they (Panneerselvam camp) contact us."

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