Madras HC clears AIADMK general council meeting, clashes ensue at Chennai office

AIADMK Tussle: The Madras High Court on Monday cleared the conduction of crucial general council meeting of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) which is set to decide between Edappady K Palaniswami and O Paneeraselvam as a single leader of the Dravidian party.

Panneerselvam had moved the court, seeking a stay on the meeting. But the court noted that it can't get into internal squabbling of a political party, effectively paving way for EPS to be elected as leader of the AIADMK.

On Monday, two groups, suspected to be supporters of either leaders and carrying AIADMK flags clashed with each other, with TV visuals showing some persons hurling stones at each other and some damaging vehicles parked nearby.

Meanwhile, some men were seen forcing their way into the party office by breaking open the doors. Security has been beefed up at the AIADMK office, MGR Maaligai, named after party founder, the late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran.

On his part, former Coordinator O Panneerselvam arrived at the party office, along with supporters, while EPS was on his way to a marriage hall in the city where the General Council meet is slated.