BJP, AINRC leaders call on Palaniswami
A delegation led by Home Minister A. Namassivayam met Mr. Palaniswami at a private resort in Poornankuppam. Speaker R. Selvam, BJP president V. P. Ramalingam, BJP Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Selvganabathy and AINRC leader N. S. J. Jayabal were part of the delegation.
AIADMK Puducherry unit secretary A. Anbalagan said it was a courtesy call as the parties were in alliance. During his stay at the resort, representatives of various trade bodies and farmers welfare organisations from Cuddalore district also interacted with the former Chief Minister.
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