Edappadi K Palaniswami
Edappadi K Palaniswami, commonly known as EPS, is an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu. He served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from February 2017 to May 2021. A staunch supporter of the late J Jayalalithaa, EPS has been instrumental in various party strategies and governance policies. Recently, he made headlines by firmly ruling out the reinduction of ousted leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran, asserting the party's commitment to ideological purity ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami, known as EPS, is the current leader of the AIADMK and positions himself as Jayalalithaa's political heir.
After Amma: AIADMK's struggle to fill the void left by Jayalalithaa | India News
India· 2026-02-24
The BJP and AIADMK came together in 2025 under the leadership of former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Tamil Nadu elections: How BJP plans to do a Bihar in state and will it be enough? | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-05
Edappadi K Palaniswami rejected the possibility of O Panneerselvam's return to the AIADMK.
‘I’m ready for reunion': OPS says he is open for AIADMK reunification; EPS rejects re-entry | Chennai NewsIndia· 2026-01-29
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami shared the stage with PM Modi at a rally.
‘Not inferior to anyone in patriotism’: Stalin hits out at Tamil Nadu governor Ravi, says no one needs to teach us | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-24
Sharing the stage with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, Modi said the alliance leaders have come together with a common resolve.
Countdown has begun for exit of DMK govt, time has come for NDA govt: Narendra Modi | Chennai NewsIndia· 2026-01-23
Edappadi K Palaniswami, also known as EPS, is the AIADMK general secretary and is central to the party's strategy for the upcoming elections.
Will NDA’s house of cards hold in Tamil Nadu? Balancing between 'koottani' and 'kattuppadu' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
Edappadi K. Palaniswami has vowed that the AIADMK–BJP front will shatter Stalin's dream of winning 200 seats.
BJP won 2-0 in 2025 elections, can opposition bounce back in 2026? | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-21
CM Stalin accused Edappadi K Palaniswami of playing a double game regarding the Election Commission.
SIR showdown: EC deletes over 97 lakh voters in poll-bound Tamil Nadu; 14.25 lakh deletions in Chennai alone | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami contended that flooding resulted from excess rain and water from over 100 downstream lakes.
With shrinking wetlands, rising climate risks, is Chennai ready for the next flood? | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
CM Stalin accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of 'playing a double game' and being 'afraid of the Election Commission due to his ties with the BJP.'
SIR showdown: DMK moves Supreme Court against roll revision in Tamil Nadu; CM Stalin alleges EC 'conspiracy' | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-03Edappadi K Palaniswami is set to campaign in Dharmapuri on October 2.
Karur stampede fallout: TVK suspends Vijay's rallies across Tamil Nadu | Madurai NewsIndia· 2025-10-01
AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami stated that full police protection could have averted the tragedy.
Karur stampede: Vijay alleges political conspiracy, moves HC; two-year-old among 41 killed | Trichy NewsIndia· 2025-09-29
Edappadi K Palaniswami questioned the role of the police and the state government in the deadly stampede that claimed 39 lives during a political event.
‘Never happened before in TN’: EPS slams DMK, police - flags questions over Karur stampede | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-28
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock over the incident and offered condolences.
TVK rally tragedy: Long delay, overcrowded what we know so far | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said the nomination of CPR was an opportunity for TN to send someone from the state to the vice-president's office.
Vice-presidential election: DMK in a bind as TN parties pitch for 'son of the soil' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-19
Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed condolences for the victims.
Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongue | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-08
Palaniswami clarified that the party's alliance with BJP is purely an electoral pact for the 2026 assembly election.
Alliance with BJP only for polls, not for coalition govt: EPSIndia· 2025-04-17Palaniswami criticized the DMK chief Stalin for his comments on the AIADMK-BJP alliance.
AIADMK-BJP alliance strikes a nerve? Stalin ‘writhing in pain,’ claims Palaniswami | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12The Tamil Nadu assembly elections will be contested under the leadership of former chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Amit Shah says AIADMK made 'no demand' as party reunites with BJP-led NDA | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
Edappadi K Palaniswami will lead NDA in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
AIADMK, BJP announce alliance for Tamil Nadu assembly elections | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11AIADMK general secretary and former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union home minister Amit Shah amid alliance talks.
'Turning a blind eye': Amid alliance talks, AIADMK slams PM Modi's 'tall claims' on central schemes in Tamil Nadu | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-06
Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union home minister Amit Shah, giving credence to reports of a possible alliance with the BJP.
Annamalai says not in race for Tamil Nadu chief post: Is BJP setting stage for AIADMK tie-up? | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-04
Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary and former Tamil Nadu chief minister, met Union home minister Amit Shah.
'I am not in Tamil Nadu party leadership race': Annamalai amid speculation over BJP-AIADMK alliance | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-04Edappadi K Palaniswami led an AIADMK delegation that met Union home minister Amit Shah to discuss alliance possibilities.
AIADMK had negotiated alliance with Vijay's TVK months before warming up to BJP | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-30
Edappadi K Palaniswami stated there were no talks for alliance with the BJP after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah.
Palaniswami says no alliance talks with BJP, but keeps door ajar after meeting Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26
EPS ruled out any move to reinduct ousted AIADMK leaders into the party.
Edappadi K Palaniswami on O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran's return to AIADMK fold | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-02-25