Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam Joins DMK Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Panneerselvam, who was ousted following internal AIADMK conflicts, is expected to contest from Bodinayakkanur. His move follows praise for the DMK government and is seen as a significant political shift that could impact the electoral dynamics, especially in southern Tamil Nadu.