Soon after calling on PM Narendra Modi after taking over as TN chief minister, Panneerselvam made no bones about being cordial towards RSS which has been active in the state but has not been able to translate its presence in po litical terms with BJP remaining a small party .
Panneerselvam belongs to the Thevar community , whose prominent leader Muthuramlinga was known for proximity with the RSS, another reason for the CM being seen as hailing from a community that has not been averse to the saffron party . It was during the NDA dispensation in October 2002 when the life-size statue of the Thevar leader was installed in Parliament House.
Terming, the Supreme Court verdict as “historic”, Rao said this was a good opportunity for members of the AIADMK to introspect and choose an honest and clean leader.
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