OPS differs from TTV on NDA CM candidate

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) on Wednesday said he does not have any specific demand to return to the BJP-led NDA.

This is different from AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran, who recently said he would rejoin the NDA only if AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) is not declared the Chief Minister candidate for 2026.

Speaking to reporters in Madurai, OPS said his main goal is to see a united AIADMK. He described Dhinakaran’s demand as a “good and strong opinion” but added, “I have not placed any demand.”

OPS also expressed confidence in senior AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan’s efforts to bring unity in the party. He said he has not received any official invitation from BJP to rejoin the NDA.

He noted that six court cases related to his “dharmayutham” are still pending. “We will decide at the right time after these matters are resolved,” he said.

OPS dismissed talk that BJP is taking advantage of AIADMK’s divisions. On election prospects, he said, “Wait and see.”