Soon after this, he met Shah. It is hence difficult to verify the claim of some of the leaders in the AIADMK that Shah took Palaniswami’s side. On September 18, Palaniswami addressed the media and claimed that there was no conversation with Shah about the AIADMK at all. Palaniswami’s Delhi rush invited strong criticism from many, including the Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M.K. As of now, all AIADMK factions and sympathisers are clear that they want the BJP in their corner.