Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: AIADMK’s internal poltical turmoil deepened on Wednesday as party chief Palaniswami had removed the rebel leaders from their party posts. who supported Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on assembly floor.The political leaders removed include SP Velumani, C Ve Shanmugam, reported PTI.The disciplinary action followed an open rebellion within the party after the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, with a section of AIADMK legislators accusing EPS of weakening the party’s traditional anti-DMK stance and allegedly exploring an understanding with the DMK to prevent Vijay from coming to power.The revolt became visible during Vijay’s trust vote, where rebel AIADMK MLAs supported the TVK-led government, helping it secure a majority in the 234-member Assembly. The episode has since triggered a wider leadership battle inside the AIADMK, with dissenting leaders demanding organisational changes and the return of expelled leaders to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
