AIADMK rival factions announce merger
The two AIADMK factions, led by Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam announced their merger at the party headquarters on Monday. Panneerselvam has been given the role of the party's Convenor, while Palaniswami will be the co-convenor. CM Palaniswami said that their first priority will be to retrieve the party's two leaves symbol.