Unprecedented: DMK calls Panneerselvam 'self-respecting Lion' in assembly

In a never-before-seen move, DMK MLAs cheered for the Panneerselvam camp, even going as far as to support him in the demand for the trust vote to be postponed to another day

Amid the political crisis in Tamil Nadu, a unique bond seems to have developed between the DMK leaders and AIADMK rebel O Panneerselvam. A never-before-seen or heard of instance of DMK MLAs sloganeering in support of Panneerselvam was reported from the assembly.

As Panneerselvam walked into the assembly he walked past the DMK MLAs and did not forget to wish them. Returning the favour, DMK MLAs wished him and this did not stop there. Even as Panneerselvam's supporters shouted slogans in his favour calling him Tanmana Singham (Self-respecting lion), the chorus was also heard from the DMK MLAs side.

It may be noted that the DMK also pushed for Semmalai, the whip appointed by Panneerselvam's camp, to be allowed to speak in the assembly before the trust vote began. Panneerselvam and Stalin alike asked for trust vote to be postponed to another day. It may be recalled that while criticising Panneerselvam for his rebellion, AIADMK interim chief Sasikala Natarajan had accused him of being pally with Stalin and 'smiling at him' during the assembly session.

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