Palaniswami, Panneerselvam factions unite, OPS to be deputy CM, Sasikala may be sacked

Tamil Nadu, 21 August(Wishav Warta): CM Palaniswami and former CM Panneerselvam meet and shake hands at party headquarters symbolising the merger of the two factions. Panneerselvam says we are uniting forgetting our differences. “No one can separate us, we are all children of Amma.” Palaniswami announces Panneerselvam as convenor of panel to run party affairs, he himself to be co-convenor of the 11-member team. First priority is to retrieve two leaves symbol, said chief minister Palaniswami after announcing the merger. “We will fulfill all Amma’s promises.” Still no word on the future of party general secretary VK Sasikala. Panneerselvam likely to get finance portfolio.