AIADMK merger talks stuck as rival factions continue to trade charges

Panneerselvam's side doesn't budge on two demands, rival group accuses it of dithering

The faction headed by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has once again expressed interest in proceeding with the merger of the two rival factions, in an effort to save the party's symbol of two leaves. While both factions had formed committees to conduct the merger discussions more than a week ago, a meeting of these committees is yet to be held.

Senior AIADMK leader and Minister of Finance D Jayakumar, on Saturday reiterated the Palaniswami camp's interest in going ahead with the merger talks.

The faction led by O Panneerselvam had put forward