Palaniswami thanks Modi for extending support

Modi had extended "all possible support" to Palaniswami government yesterday, in which O Panneerselvam was inducted as Deputy Chief Minister following merger of two AIADMK factions.

"The Chief Minister in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister thanked him for extending his support", an official release said.

"I congratulate Thiru O Panneerselvam & others who took oath today. I hope Tamil Nadu scales newer heights of progress in the years to come," Modi had tweeted.

"Centre assures all possible support to CM Thiru Edappadi K Palaniswami & Dy CM Thiru O Panneerselvam for the growth of TN," he added in another tweet.