Amidst speculations that the AIADMK has insisted the BJP to replace the latter’s State president K. Annamalai, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday asked whether the AIADMK would accept if the BJP wanted the regional party to replace Edappadi K. Palaniswami. At the same time, the expelled AIADMK leader said the BJP leadership kept in regular touch with him (in recent times).
“Will the AIADMK accept if the BJP asks for replacing [AIADMK general secretary] Palaniswami? Will they replace? What is the locus standi they have to ask a national party to replace its State president,” Mr. Panneerselvam said.
Asked about BJP state president K. Annamalai’s controversial comments on late leader C.N. Annadurai, veteran politician Panruti S. Ramachandran, who is backing Mr. Panneerselvam, said: “Annamalai’s comments on the late leader is wrong. But I’m not prepared to say that he made the comment intentionally.”
