Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), meeting Chief Minister M. K. Stalin ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Stalin said OPS had “joined the mother organisation” and welcomed him “with open arms.” Panneerselvam was expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in 2022 following a power struggle with Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The political shift comes as Tamil Nadu prepares to vote for 234 Assembly seats in 2026. NDTV's Sam Daniel brings you the details.