CHENNAI, Nov. 19 -- Dynamics of Tamil Nadu politics are undergoing changes on a weekly basis with homecomings and deserts by one time loyalists of party supremos. The last to join the bandwagon of cadre deserting the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhakam (AMMK) an outfit launched by TTV Dhinakaran, nephew of the jailed V K Sasikala, is V Pugazhendi, a close associate of the former.

Pugazhendi declared on Sunday that he would join the AIADMK, his parent organization, once deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam returns from a foreign tour. Last week saw former Minister Patchaimal and loyalists who were with the AMMK staging a homecoming by rejoining the AIADMK.

But what has surprised political commentators in Tamil Nadu is his announcement that Sasi...