Palaniswami’s political fortunes rise; emerges as Sasikala’s Man Friday

By ind gog On Feb 16, 2017

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After a dramatic revolt by O Panneerselvam against party chief VK Sasikala, Edappadi K Palaniswami successfully emerged as her Man Friday, easing out other contenders in the AIADMK for the Chief Minister’s post.

A grass-roots level leader, 63-year-old Palaniswamy’s growth in the party in a career spanning over 40 years has been steady.