Chennai, Aug. 1 -- Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) quit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, saying "anything can happen during elections". The move came on a day OPS was seen meeting DMK chief and chief minister MK Stalin twice.

"There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics. Anything can happen during elections," OPS told reporters later.

The announcement came hours after Panneerselvam met Stalin during his morning walk. He, however, maintained that he moved on after conveying his pleasantries. Later in the day, too, OPS called on the CM at his residence, but called it a " visit" to enquire about health. "There were no political talks," he asserted.

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