On 23rd April, former tamil Nadu chief minister and current leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palanisamy, hosted a grand gathering for AIADMK MLAs at his Green Lane residence in Chennai. The event, seen as a gesture of camaraderie at the close of the legislative session, featured a spread of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, reportedly curated based on each MLA’s favorite foods.
However, the celebration sparked political controversy and public criticism in light of a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, which left the nation mourning. Critics questioned the timing and propriety of the celebration, particularly given Palanisamy’s prominent role and the national sentiment.
Marudhu Azhaguraj, a figure aligned with O. Panneerselvam (OPS) within AIADMK, publicly condemned the event, stating:
“On a day when the sound of the screams that brought the nation to tears shook the world… the one who was already the chief minister and is now the leader of the Opposition, who is travelling in a car with the national flag draped, Edappadi should have avoided his party celebration. At least he should have postponed it.”
Sources within AIADMK suggest that the gathering had more than a social motive—it may have been part of internal strategic discussions, especially given the party’s ongoing alliance with the BJP. Discussions reportedly included efforts to gain consensus among MLAs and key party executives regarding future directions and political alignments.
However, the celebration sparked political controversy and public criticism in light of a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, which left the nation mourning. Critics questioned the timing and propriety of the celebration, particularly given Palanisamy’s prominent role and the national sentiment.
Marudhu Azhaguraj, a figure aligned with O. Panneerselvam (OPS) within AIADMK, publicly condemned the event, stating:
“On a day when the sound of the screams that brought the nation to tears shook the world… the one who was already the chief minister and is now the leader of the Opposition, who is travelling in a car with the national flag draped, Edappadi should have avoided his party celebration. At least he should have postponed it.”
Sources within AIADMK suggest that the gathering had more than a social motive—it may have been part of internal strategic discussions, especially given the party’s ongoing alliance with the BJP. Discussions reportedly included efforts to gain consensus among MLAs and key party executives regarding future directions and political alignments.
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