The merger between two AIADMK factions in Tamil Nadu hits another road block with rebel group led by O Panneerselvam (OPS) demanding chief minister post as well as two ministerial berths to its leaders.
As per the earlier demand by OPS faction, the ruling AIADMK led by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami officially sidelined jailed V K Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran from the party.
With stage was all set for merger talks between two groups, the OPS camp launched its fresh demand for getting chief minister post besides asking two ministerial berths.
Party sources from the ruling AIADMK on Tuesday said it was ready to offer deputy chief minister post and party general secretary position to OPS faction. However, the offer was rejected by rebel group, sources added.
"At present, there are some minior issues. A formula is being worked out to remove all the differences", finance minister D Jayakumar, one of the top honchos ruling
AIADMK, said.
Though the minister refused to answer about the fresh demands made by OPS group, Jayakumar said there is a positive signal for the merger very soon.
With Dhinakaran, who launched his state-wide tour to get the support of the cadres, attracted huge crowd at Madurai, both OPS and Palaniswami's faction were keen for the patchup talks very soon.
Published 15 August 2017, 11:02 IST