AIADMK General Body Meeting Updates: O Panneerselvam, three others expelled from party; Section 144 imposed in AIADMK office area

Tamil Nadu revenue department seals AIADMK headquarters in the wake of clashes that broke out between OPS and EPS cadres earlier today. The door was broke open by OPS supporters earlier in the day.

Section 145 and 146 of CrPC apart from Section 41 of Chennai City Police Act promulgated in AIADMK HQ.

OPS leaves party headquarters.

OPS along with his supporters staging a sit-in protest on the premises of the party HQ. They are protesting the appointment of Dindigul Srinivasan as the new treasurer of the party.

E Palaniswami announces Dindukal Srinivasan as AIADMK treasurer. Earlier, the post was held by OPS.

Section 144 of CrPC promulgated in AIADMK HQ office area.

OPS has gone to party headquarters with rowdy elements. They broke the doors and took away laptops and papers. He incited violence. He has been exposed. Is he a loyalist: Palaniswami

Officials from the revenue department arrive at the AIADMK headquarters.

Senior leaders held meeting with Annan (brother) OPS several times to revert to single leadership. He didn't approve of it: Palaniswami

In India, AIADMK is the only party working in a democratic manner. Seeing my sincere works, Jayalalitha gave portfolios like Highways & PwD to me. As a Minister, I introduced several schemes for the people. Now CM Stalin using those schemes by pasting their stickers: E Palanswami

I will strive hard and fulfil your aspirations. We'll end DMK govt: Palaniswami

EPS or KP Munusamy have no right to dismiss me. I dismiss both of them from the basic membership of the party, OPS told reporters outside the party headquarters. He said he was chosen as coordinator of the AIADMK by the 1.5 crore members of the party. OPS supporter Vaithylingam said they would appeal against their dismissal.

AIADMK general secretary will bring a resolution to remove O Paneerselvam from the party. Have patience till then. GC members' demand to remove OPS from the party is noted: Munusamy, senior AIADMK leader at party's general council meeting in Vanagaram.

General council members demand the party high command to expel O Panneerselvam from the party.

On behalf of the AIADMK party HQ, a complaint has been lodged against OPS and his supporters for damaging the party office and its property. Police have barricaded Avvai Shanmugam Salai, where the AIADMK party HQ located, to prevent the entry of party cadres.

Resolution 9 condemns the DMK government for relinquishing the welfare schemes launched by the AIADMK government.