Fri Mar 07 14:56:34 UTC 2025: ## AIADMK Factional Feud Erupts into Public Warning
**Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu –** A public spat within the AIADMK party erupted on Friday when former Minister K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji publicly warned fellow former Minister Ma Foi Pandiarajan. The clash, stemming from perceived attempts to elevate Pandiarajan’s influence within the Virudhunagar West district, played out during a party meeting.
Bhalaji, the district secretary, accused Pandiarajan of disloyalty, citing his past affiliations with several political parties, including the Congress, TMC, BJP, DMDK, and even rival factions within the AIADMK. He criticized Pandiarajan for allegedly attempting to garner support within the party despite his history.
The tension escalated earlier this week at a public meeting where Bhalaji reportedly rebuked party cadres showing deference to Pandiarajan. Bhalaji emphasized his own unwavering loyalty to the AIADMK and to party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, despite facing legal challenges. He vowed to defend the party’s interests at all costs. The incident highlights a deepening intra-party conflict within the AIADMK.
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