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The text is a news report from The Hindu e-paper dated December 15, 2025, concerning political developments within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party in Tamil Nadu, India. A faction led by former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam has renamed its “ADMK Workers’ Rights Retrieval Committee” to “All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Workers’ Rights Retrieval Kazhagam.” This name change has fueled speculation about the potential formation of a new political party by Mr. Panneerselvam, although some within his group downplay the significance. Meanwhile, the main AIADMK faction has begun accepting applications for the upcoming Assembly elections and reiterated their stance on readmitting members who previously left the party.

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AIADMK Factions in Turmoil: Potential Party Split Looms in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, December 15, 2025 – Political tensions within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) are escalating, with a faction led by former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam sparking speculation of a potential party split.

Panneerselvam’s group, previously known as the “ADMK Workers’ Rights Retrieval Committee,” has officially changed its name to “All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Workers’ Rights Retrieval Kazhagam.” While some within the group believe this signals the impending launch of a new political party under Panneerselvam’s leadership, others attribute the change to a more strategic decision to enhance their negotiating position in future seat allocation talks with other parties.

The move comes as the main AIADMK faction, headquartered in Royapettah, began accepting applications Monday for prospective candidates in next year’s Assembly elections. Former Minister D. Jayakumar, a key figure in the AIADMK, reiterated the party leadership’s control over readmitting former members and confirmed his intention to contest from his traditional constituency of Royapuram.

Speculation is rife that Panneerselvam’s faction may announce the launch of a new party on December 24, the death anniversary of AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran, in what would be a symbolic break from the main party. A meeting of Panneerselvam’s faction is scheduled for December 23rd, where further developments are anticipated.

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