AIADMK merger, Good decision will be arrived at in one or two days : OPS

Chennai, Aug 19 :  A day after marathon discussions with his supporters failed to arrive at a consensus, rebel AIADMK PTA leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today said the talks on the merger of the two AIADMK factions were progressing smoothly and that a 'good decision' will be arrived at in a day or two. Talking to reporters after holding fresh consultations with his supporters at his Greenways Road residence this morning, Mr Panneerselvam said the merger talks were progressing smoothly. Ruling out any differences of opinion within his party on the issue, he said a good decision on the merger would be arrived at in a day or two. 'With a view to safeguard the party founded by MGR and J Jayalalithaa and to follow the path shown by them and as per the wishes of the people of the State and 1.5 crore AIADMK cadres, very soon, in one or two days, a good decision will be arrived at', Mr Panneerselvam said. 'You (the media) wait patiently and expect a good decision', he added. Meanwhile, AIADMK Amma leader and Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, who held more than four-hour long discussions with his cabinet colleagues last night on accommodating the rebel leaders in the Cabinet post merger and allocating party posts, left for Tiruvarur to participate in the MGR birth centenary function.UNI