‘Freed of Saturn’s affliction’: AIADMK welcomes Panneerselvam’s switch to DMK

C.Ve. Shanmugam, the AIADMK's organization secretary, expressed joy over former party coordinator O. Panneerselvam joining the DMK, stating it signifies an end to the AIADMK's "affliction of Saturn" and a chance for victory in the upcoming Assembly election. V.K. Sasikala, former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, criticized the move, calling it "unfortunate" and blaming the current leadership for its implications. She vowed to defeat those she considers betrayers at the polls.