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What is O. Paneerselvam's history in politics? Net worth, controversies and more

From Jayalalithaa’s trusted stand-in to a dramatic switch to DMK ahead of 2026 polls, here’s how O. Panneerselvam’s political journey took unexpected turns.

By Pritha Chakraborty

Feb 27, 2026 13:33 IST

The political trajectory of O. Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS, reflects the turmoil that Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian politics has experienced in the past two decades. A three-time Chief Minister and a lifelong supporter of the late J. Jayalalithaa, he has traversed from being a trusted deputy to dealing with a turbulent and uncertain period.

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