Tamil Nadu CM announces merger of rival factions of the AIADMK
However, during the merger announcement by EPS, there was no mention of Sasikala, media reported.
The media quoted EPS as saying, "We disagreed but still decided to unite."
According to media reports, OPS will be deputy chief minister.
It was announced that an 11-member panel will lead the party and OPS, Maitreyan will be the party coordinators.
The swearing in ceremony of the new ministers is scheduled to be held at 4.30PM on Monday.
However, actor Kamal Hassan has taken a dig at the merger saying that it amounts to fooling the people, media reported.
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