O Panneerselvam stakes claim for ‘Two Leaves’

“RK Nagar by-polls has been announced and we have asked the ECI to allot the party symbol, twin leaves, to us citing various violations of party bye-laws that the Sasikala faction has made,” Panneerselvam told reporters after meeting the CEC.He said his faction will formally file a petition with the ECI on Friday. 

Panneerselvam also demanded that the poll panel order fresh election for AIADMK General Secretary’s post, which was currently occupied by VK Sasikala, alleging she was elevated to the position in violation of the norms set down by party founder MG Ramachandran. 

“We have asked the ECI to intervene and conduct fresh elections for AIADMK’s top post under its observation,” he said. Panneerselvam said his camp will announce its candidate for the R K Nagar seat in a couple of days.