Sat Nov 01 07:41:32 UTC 2025: Summary:

Veteran AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, recently expelled from the party, is contesting his removal and criticizing current General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). Sengottaiyan claims EPS’s leadership is temporary, accuses him of being responsible for party defeats, and alleges his expulsion violated party rules. He also accuses EPS of being involved in the Kodanad heist and murder case. Sengottaiyan intends to legally challenge his expulsion and argues for unity within the party.

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AIADMK in Turmoil: Expelled Leader Sengottaiyan Vows Legal Battle, Accuses Palaniswami of Autocracy and Corruption

ERODE, Tamil Nadu – November 1, 2025 – The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is facing internal strife as senior leader and Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan, just a day after being expelled from the party, publicly denounced General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) as an “interim” leader and vowed to legally challenge his dismissal.

Sengottaiyan, a veteran of 53 years with the party, claims his expulsion for allegedly “contradicting party principles” was unjustified and violated established procedures. Speaking to reporters today at his farmhouse, he argued the move was autocratic and lacked proper explanation.

“The action against me is painful and unfair,” Sengottaiyan stated, emphasizing his long-standing loyalty to the AIADMK and its past leaders, M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. He highlighted his role in maintaining party unity after Jayalalithaa’s death and lamented the party’s continuous defeats under Palaniswami’s leadership since 2019.

Going further, Sengottaiyan alleged EPS is “Accused No. 1” in the 2017 Kodanad estate heist and murder case, a serious accusation that threatens to further destabilize the already fractured party.

Sengottaiyan maintains he was merely echoing the sentiments of party workers and advocating for unity talks within the AIADMK. He reiterated his intention to pursue legal action against his expulsion, citing M.G.R.’s rule requiring the general secretary to be elected by party cadre.

The unfolding drama raises serious questions about the future of the AIADMK and its ability to effectively challenge the ruling DMK in the upcoming 2026 elections.

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