Madurai, March 7 -- Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday announced that around one lakh supporters will be joining the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the event at Thirumangalam, Madurai, today.

After inspecting the event venue, Panneerselvam, who joined DMK just last week ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, said that Chief Minister MK Stalin will grace the induction ceremony. The former Tamil Nadu CM was expelled from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) earlier.

"Approximately one lakh supporters are going to join the DMK in the joining ceremony being held today," he said.

Last week, Panneerselvam joined DMK in the presence of party chief and Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai. His son, ...