AIADMK Leadership Clash: Power Dynamics and Legal Maneuvers Unfold
Rival factions within AIADMK, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and senior leaders like C Ve Shanmugam, are grappling with internal strife following cross-voting in a floor test. With party members being removed from positions and legal strategies considered, the tension has resulted in heightened security at party headquarters.
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The AIADMK is facing internal turmoil as rival factions, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and senior leaders on the opposite side, strategize their next moves. Differences within the opposition have surfaced, particularly after a disputed floor test that resulted in uncomfortable cross-voting.
With tensions simmering, Palaniswami has dismissed dissenting party figures, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani, from their roles. Both factions engaged in strategic discussions on Thursday. Amidst the party's strained relations, the AIADMK's headquarters received amplified police presence, anticipating possible disturbances.
Sources indicate that the faction led by Shanmugam is contemplating legal options due to their support from more MLAs than Palaniswami's camp. Their demands include a general council meeting. In response, Palaniswami held a meeting with his backers and sought the assembly speaker's intervention on disciplinary actions against non-compliant MLAs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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