“Saviour”, “Hero”: The Internet Hails ‘One Man Army’ Panneerselvam

Some took the events of Panneerselvam’s speech with a pinch of humour (and memes), in support of OPS nevertheless.

Late night drama ensued in Tamil Nadu when caretaker CM O Panneerselvam went to Jayalalithaa's memorial and stayed in meditation there for half an hour. This was only the silence before the storm, for when OPS addressed the media thereafter, it was an outright revolt against Sasikala and her takeover of the party.

OPS said that he felt insulted, was compelled to resign from CM's post and that he would withdraw his resignation if the people of Tamil Nadu wanted.

Social media exploded with reactions thereafter, most in support of OPS.

Ok, I never thought #OPS had the #rebel in him. Even if he dusn't survive this #cyclone, we wud b proud of him. #IwantOPS #WeWantOPSBackasCM

— CTSK (@simplyctsk) February 7, 2017

He knows things wont be same with him after this, but still he did not want the state to go into wrong hands. #Respect #WeWantOPSBackasCM

— Prithiv Mohan (@PrithivMohan) February 7, 2017

Also Read: My Good Work Irritated Sasikala: OPS at Jayalalithaa’s Memorial

To be frank Respect within Myself for OPS has peaked. True Loyalist of Amma Great Interview OPS Amma's soul happy now @mosquitomani @sujayak

— Srivatsan Sridharan (@Srivatsan_91) February 7, 2017

Also Read: The People’s Choice Must Be The CM Of Tamil Nadu- O Panneerselvam

The one who allowed students to show their power
The one who brought us back jallikatu with a smile
#WeWantOPSBackasCM

— santhanakrishnan (@76santhanakrish) February 7, 2017

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#OPS Saved Tamil Nadu From Mannaargudi Mafia.... #Amma's Choice is proved RIGHT today.... #OPSRising pic.twitter.com/5hNSVansh0

— Kamaljii (@kamaljii) February 7, 2017

TN should save their democracy so ops have to became CM. Thanks for coming to support peoples feeling..👏❤👏👏 #WeWantOPSBackasCM

— Karthikraja (@karthik_nkr) February 7, 2017

Also Read: In Jayalalithaa’s TN, It Is Sasikala’s Family That Runs the State

Some took the events of Tuesday night with a pinch of humour (and memes), in support of OPS nevertheless.

Also Read: RTI Reveals What TN Governor Told MHA About Jayalalithaa’s Death

Yesterday - Mild Earthquake felt in North India.
Today - Massive Earthquake felt only in Poes Garden. #OPannerselvam #TnPolitics

— Comedian Praveen (@Funny_Leone) February 7, 2017

Also Read: Why Exactly Do You Hate Sasikala?

#OPS throws a curve ball! I feel the last 4 days should earn #TnPolitics the Oscar for best movie. No idea what to think anymore

— Smriti Anand (@smiteryn) February 7, 2017

Also Read: Why Sasikala’s Rush to Become CM is Reminiscent of Amma’s Rise

OPS Right Now 😎#WeWantOPSBackasCM #TnPolitics #OPannerselvam pic.twitter.com/aLQeGCShcc

— Vignesh (@vky342) February 7, 2017

OPS Strikes BACK :D :))#TnPolitics #ISupportOPS pic.twitter.com/EcVLKtrqcS

— S T R A N G 3 R ☯ (@HungryHeartt49) February 7, 2017

Also Read: Poll- Which Version Of Jayalalithaa’s Death is More Plausible?

Best One So Far !! #TnPolitics #OPannerselvam #ISupportOPS #WeWantOPSBackasCM pic.twitter.com/E4beOIHtNi

— பைரவா (@urstrulykutty) February 7, 2017

Also Read: Why Did Jayalalithaa’s Left Cheek Have Four Dots? Doctors Explain

#OPS memes ☺☺☺ pic.twitter.com/w61UbMq0KV

— Sangeetha (@sang1983) February 7, 2017

Also Read: Sasikala Expels Panneerselvam from AIADMK, Says DMK Behind Crisis

(Published in an arrangement with The News Minute)