The tug-of-war between AIADMK's Panneerselvam and Sasikala factions to claim the party's two leaves symbol has not gone unnoticed by anyone. While the OPS faction was allotted an electric pole, the Sasikala camp settled with a hat.

But the tussle for power and claim to Jayalalithaa's rightful legacy still continues in Tamil Nadu. The poll panel has now extended the time allotted to both the factions till June 16 to submit all documents, replies and evidence in relation to the case.

Rampant corruption led to the cancellation of the RK Nagar bypolls following raids in which money to lure voters was seized.

Various AIADMK leaders paid several visits to the national capital. One faction of party leaders filed affidavits and petitions with the Election Commission, alleging the rival camp was indulging in corruption.

WHAT DO OPS, SASIKALA CAMPS CLAIM

The Panneerselvam camp stakes claim to the 'two leaves' symbol and has demanded that Sasikala's appointment as party general secretary be annulled. The Sasikala faction led by Thambidurai claims that the AIADMK was one party headed by Sasikala, who was elected by a constitutional procedure. "There are minor differences within the party and they will be resolved soon. There is only one AIADMK and the 'two leaves' symbol is ours", Thambidurai said while addressing the media after meeting the Election Commission on April 3.

However, the Election Commission froze the 'two leaves' symbol before the RK Nagar bypolls.

The 'two leaves' symbol is important to both factions of the AIADMK as that symbol truly represents former party chief J Jayalalithaa and the true AIADMK. This is also the same symbol over which AIADMK's Amma faction Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran has been accused of bribing election commission officials.

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