Thevar community
AIADMK Leadership Crisis: NDA Seeks Return of OPS and Dhinakaran Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Dec 10, 2025 02:41 am CST
The AIADMK faces a critical juncture as the BJP-led NDA pushes for the return of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran ahead of the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Current AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) must navigate this complex political landscape while maintaining party unity. The potential reconciliation aims to consolidate anti-DMK votes and unite the influential Thevar community, though significant challenges remain within the evolving alliance structure.
AIADMK Internal Crisis Deepens: Expelled Leader Accuses Party Chief of Family Interference
Nov 03, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Expelled AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan has accused party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami of allowing family interference in party affairs, escalating tensions within Tamil Nadu's main opposition party months before crucial state elections. The nine-time MLA claims EPS practices dynastic politics while advocating for the return of other expelled leaders to create a united front against the ruling DMK. This internal power struggle highlights the ongoing battle over former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's political legacy.
AIADMK Expels Veteran Leader KA Sengottaiyan Amid Internal Power Struggle Over Jayalalithaa's Legacy
Oct 31, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's opposition party AIADMK has expelled veteran leader KA Sengottaiyan for advocating the return of sacked figures including O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala. This expulsion highlights the ongoing internal power struggle over Jayalalithaa's legacy as the party faces electoral challenges and questions about its alliance with the BJP ahead of next year's elections.