O. Panneerselvam: News
Ottakarathevar Panneerselvam, also known as O.P.S., is an Indian politician who served as the second Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from August 21, 2017 to May 6, 2021. He has served three terms as the 6th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2001-2002, 2014-2015, and 2016-2017. From May 11, 2021, he is serving as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Panneerselvam is also the chief coordinator of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). In 1969, he started his political career as a DMK worker and later joined the AIADMK in 1973 after MG Ramachandran split from the DMK. He has also served as the Chairman of Periyakulam Municipality from 1996-2001. Panneerselvam was a loyal supporter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary J. Jayalalithaa. His first two terms as a Chief Minister came when the Supreme Court barred Jayalalithaa from holding the post and she was forced to resign. Panneerselvam’s third term started following Jayalalithaa’s death.
11 Jul 2022
AIADMKAIADMK tussle: EPS elected as party's interim general secretary
In a big win for AIADMK coordinator E Palaniswami (EPS), the Madras High Court on Monday allowed the General Council meeting of the party where EPS was elevated as the interim general secretary of the party and abolished the dual leadership structure.
23 Feb 2021
IndiaTamil Nadu Budget 2021: Rs. 19,420 crore allocated for healthcare
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam presented the state's interim budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 in Chennai today.
23 Feb 2021
Tamil NaduOPS presents budget for Tamil Nadu, Opposition stages walk out
On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam presented the interim budget for 2021-22, even as the Opposition staged a walk-out since it was denied permission to speak ahead of the session.
