<p>In major setback to the merger between two AIADMK warring factions in Tamil Nadu, the rebel group led by former chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) announced that a protest would be launched on August 18 against Edappadi K Palaniswami government over several issues.<br /> <br />Despite chief minister Palaniswami expressing confident on Monday that there would be united AIADMK very soon, OPS group is going ahead with the protest.<br /> <br />During the protest demonstration, the rebel group is expected to target the ruling party over several issues including NEET confusion, drinking water crisis and alleged corruption charges in various departments.<br /> <br />Earlier, the protest was planned on August 10. However, it was postponed to August 18 since OPS group could not obtain permission from the police on time.<br /> <br />Banners were also erected at several places announcing that the protest will be organised under the leadership of Panneerselvam and AIADMK Puratchi Thalaivi Amma presidium chairman E Madhusudanan.<br /> <br />Recently, Rajya Sabha member V Maitreyan, one of the top honchos of the rebel faction, alleged that there was corruption in every department in the ruling AIADMK regime. His statement was also endorsed by Panneerselvam. <br /><br /></p>
<p>In major setback to the merger between two AIADMK warring factions in Tamil Nadu, the rebel group led by former chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) announced that a protest would be launched on August 18 against Edappadi K Palaniswami government over several issues.<br /> <br />Despite chief minister Palaniswami expressing confident on Monday that there would be united AIADMK very soon, OPS group is going ahead with the protest.<br /> <br />During the protest demonstration, the rebel group is expected to target the ruling party over several issues including NEET confusion, drinking water crisis and alleged corruption charges in various departments.<br /> <br />Earlier, the protest was planned on August 10. However, it was postponed to August 18 since OPS group could not obtain permission from the police on time.<br /> <br />Banners were also erected at several places announcing that the protest will be organised under the leadership of Panneerselvam and AIADMK Puratchi Thalaivi Amma presidium chairman E Madhusudanan.<br /> <br />Recently, Rajya Sabha member V Maitreyan, one of the top honchos of the rebel faction, alleged that there was corruption in every department in the ruling AIADMK regime. His statement was also endorsed by Panneerselvam. <br /><br /></p>
