AIADMK factions continue blame game ahead of merger talks

Both factions should agree upon what position O Panneerselvam would hold in party

The merger talks between the two factions of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) are expected to commence on Monday evening, even as both blame each other for talking irresponsibly. Former chief minister O Panneerselvam's camp says it has only two demands and that the other faction is confused and controlled by some other people.

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his group of ministers met on Monday morning, ahead of the official merger talks in the evening. Panneerselvam's group has also been holding a meeting since the morning with the members of the committee it formed to hold