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O Panneerselvam Quits BJP Alliance: What It Means for Tamil Nadu Politics
O Panneerselvam (OPS), a three-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and leader of the AIADMK, has announced his decision to quit the BJP alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision is a significant blow to the BJP’s election plans in the state, particularly as OPS holds substantial sway in the influential Thevar community from the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The decision follows OPS’ exclusion from high-profile meetings
O Panneerselvam Quits BJP Alliance: What It Means for Tamil Nadu Politics
O Panneerselvam (OPS), a three-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and leader of the AIADMK, has announced his decision to quit the BJP alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision is a significant blow to the BJP’s election plans in the state, particularly as OPS holds substantial sway in the influential Thevar community from the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The decision follows OPS’ exclusion from high-profile meetings









