Governor Rao arrives in Chennai for talks

Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao has invited warring AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for meeting him separately.
Rao, holding charge of Tamil Nadu in addition to Maharashtra, arrived from Mumbai late this afternoon. He had kept away from Chennai for the last three days amid a bitter war of words between Sasikala and Panneerselvam, who had revolted against the AIADMK chief.
He is here to hold talks to end the political crisis in the state.
Panneerselvam has been given an appointment at 5 pm, while the Sasikala camp will meet the Governor at 7.30 pm.

Panneerselvam has said he was forced to step down, paving the way for Sasikala's elevation to the top post, and said he would withdraw his resignation if the situation arose.
Sasikala, who was on Sunday elected the leader of the AIADMK legislature party, is likely to stake claim for forming government while Panneerselvam is expected to present his case before the Governor.