Panneerselvam, who was earlier expelled from the AIADMK, officially joined the ruling party at a ceremony attended by senior leaders.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Friday to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was inducted into the party in the presence of Prime Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Prime Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Panneerselvam was earlier expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
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