Puducherry/Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami visited the resort in Puducherry where the party’s MLAs are staying and held discussions with them amidst uncertainty over govt formation in Tamil Nadu.More than 30 AIADMK MLAs, who began arriving at the resort from Wednesday night, attended the meeting. They also formally elected Palaniswami as the AIADMK legislature party leader, giving him authority to take decisions on the party’s next political steps. Initially there was speculation that Palaniswami would be heading to Lok Bhavan to meet the governor in the evening. But he drove to Puducherry and met the MLAs. The consultative meeting, which commenced at 7.30pm, concluded by 8.10pm.Party sources said the discussions centred on the evolving political situation in Tamil Nadu in the wake of the fractured poll verdict. Palaniswami briefed the MLAs on the party’s next steps to prevent poaching and maintain a united front. AIADMK sources indicate that a strict order has been issued to the MLAs not to leave the resort. Party sources said rooms have been booked for the next seven days, signalling that the AIADMK was prepared for a prolonged negotiation. “Our leader had gone to Puducherry to hold discussions with the MLAs about the prevailing situation and what the options are ahead of us. We are hoping that his efforts will pay off,” said an AIADMK leader, preferring anonymity. AIADMK leaders said the move was aimed at keeping the party together at a time when there were speculations that the party MLAs could be poached since TVK does not have majority to form the govt. The meeting also comes in the wake of reports that DMK and AIADMK were in talks for a tie-up. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovernor RN Ravi Dissolves West Bengal Assembly After Mamata Banerjee Refuses To ResignSatadru Dutta Accuses TMC’s Aroop Biswas Of Sabotaging Lionel Messi Kolkata EventWill Vijay Fight In Court For CM Post? | India Destroyed 13 Pakistani Aircraft | Headlines @9’Whatever Requires To Be Done’: Indian Air Force On Recent Missile Tests By Pakistan And China’Pending For Over 5 Yrs…’: India Reacts To Bangladesh’s ‘Pushback’ Remark After BJP’s Bengal Win’It Was Abhishek Banerjee’: BJP Blames TMC Leaders After Suvendu Adhikari’s Close Aide Shot Dead’No Terror Sanctuary Is Safe’: Indian Army Warns Pakistan On Op Sindoor Anniversary’Killed Him Because I Defeated Mamata In Bhabanipur’: Suvendu Adhikari On PA Chandranath’s Killing’Aap Haare Nahi Hain’: Akhilesh Yadav Tells Mamata Banerjee In Kolkata After TMC’s Bengal RoutIn Punjab Money Laundering Case Cash Bags Hurled From Ninth Floor During Raids123PhotostoriesRashtrapati Bhavan treated the Vietnamese President with Punjabi and Haryanvi meal: This is what was served on the menuHow to make Gujarati Kadhi for summer dinner at homeHappy Birthday Sai Pallavi: ‘Amaran’, ‘Premam’, ‘Fidaa’ – Films of the natural star to binge-watch on OTTThings you are not allowed to do in your garden in the USSimple kitchen habits that may attract more lizards indoorsMet Gala 2026: Weirdest red carpet looks that stole the spotlight this year5 beautiful scented plants to add to your garden todayStrengths of being an introvert: 5 unique traits of people who prefer to be alone over socialisingTaking supplements every day? Doctor warns they may be doing more harm than good7 plants that keep away mosquito from your house123Hot PicksBihar ministers listDelhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingKerala CMWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Kerala plus one improvement resultBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026Salil AnkolaBihar Ministers ListRCB vs LSG IPL Match Today
Puducherry/Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami visited the resort in Puducherry where the party’s MLAs are staying and held discussions with them amidst uncertainty over govt formation in Tamil Nadu.More than 30 AIADMK MLAs, who began arriving at the resort from Wednesday night, attended the meeting. They also formally elected Palaniswami as the AIADMK legislature party leader, giving him authority to take decisions on the party’s next political steps. Initially there was speculation that Palaniswami would be heading to Lok Bhavan to meet the governor in the evening. But he drove to Puducherry and met the MLAs. The consultative meeting, which commenced at 7.30pm, concluded by 8.10pm.Party sources said the discussions centred on the evolving political situation in Tamil Nadu in the wake of the fractured poll verdict. Palaniswami briefed the MLAs on the party’s next steps to prevent poaching and maintain a united front. AIADMK sources indicate that a strict order has been issued to the MLAs not to leave the resort. Party sources said rooms have been booked for the next seven days, signalling that the AIADMK was prepared for a prolonged negotiation. “Our leader had gone to Puducherry to hold discussions with the MLAs about the prevailing situation and what the options are ahead of us. We are hoping that his efforts will pay off,” said an AIADMK leader, preferring anonymity. AIADMK leaders said the move was aimed at keeping the party together at a time when there were speculations that the party MLAs could be poached since TVK does not have majority to form the govt. The meeting also comes in the wake of reports that DMK and AIADMK were in talks for a tie-up.
