AIADMK Leaders Demand Re-induction of Sasikala, Blame Palaniswami for Losses
S.P. Velumani and Natham R. Viswanathan, senior AIADMK leaders, opposed Edappadi K. Palaniswami's removal of over 400 party members and called for re-inducting V.K. Sasikala and T.T.V. Dhinakaran. They blamed Mr. Palaniswami for the party's electoral losses since 2021, citing missed alliances and arbitrary decisions. The letter surfaced after a meeting with TVK leaders, urging restoration of removed members to strengthen the party. AIADMK whip Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy defended Mr. Palaniswami, blaming district secretaries for poor performance in elections.
9 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The AIADMK announced protests across Tamil Nadu on August 14 in response to the TVK-led government's policies.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Senior AIADMK leaders S.P. Velumani and Natham R. Viswanathan publicly criticized Edappadi K. Palaniswami's leadership, blaming him for the party's electoral losses since 2021.
11 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Former Law Minister C. Ve. Shanmugam refuted accusations from AIADMK whip Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy, blaming Edappadi K. Palaniswami for the party's election loss.
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