Sun Sep 07 09:38:36 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Former AIADMK MP V. Sathyabama has been removed from her position as the party’s Erode Mofussil West district unit secretary. This move comes after Ms. Sathyabama publicly supported K.A. Sengottaiyan, who demanded the reinstatement of expelled leaders within 10 days. Meanwhile, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the fifth phase of his “Makkalai Kaappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom” campaign.

**News Article:**

**AIADMK Purge Continues: Sathyabama Ousted After Backing Reinstatement of Expelled Leaders**

**CHENNAI, September 7, 2025** – The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has removed former MP V. Sathyabama from her position as the party’s Erode Mofussil West district unit secretary. The decision, announced by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, comes on the heels of Ms. Sathyabama’s open support for sidelined leader K.A. Sengottaiyan.

Last week, Sengottaiyan issued a 10-day ultimatum to the party high command, demanding the reinstatement of expelled leaders. Sathyabama was present alongside Sengottaiyan during the press conference where he made these demands. Sengottaiyan stated that if the leaders were not reinstated, like-minded individuals would unite to achieve it.

The move is seen as a direct response to Sengottaiyan’s challenge to Palaniswami’s leadership. The party has been embroiled in internal conflict since [mention background of internal conflicts, if known].

In a separate announcement, the AIADMK has finalized the fifth phase of Palaniswami’s “Makkalai Kaappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom” (Protect the People, Save Tamil Nadu) campaign. The campaign, scheduled from September 17-26, will see Palaniswami visit 19 Assembly constituencies across Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Karur, Namakkal, and the Nilgiris districts. This suggests Palaniswami is looking to consolidate his position within the party and garner public support amidst the ongoing internal strife.

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