At least 20 MLAs and six MPs attended the birth centenary celebrations of former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran, organised by the T.T.V Dhinakaran-led faction of AIADMK (Amma), in Melur on Monday. Speaking to The Hindu, former Higher Education Minister and Pappireddipatti MLA P. Palaniappan confirmed that 20 MLAs, including himself, and six MPs, attended the function.
However, police sources said that there were 21 MLAs and seven MPs.