AIADMK Expels 14 Members For Backing Sengottaiyan Amid Party Turmoil

The AIADMK leadership expelled fourteen members on November 7, 2025, for supporting senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, who had earlier been removed for anti-party activities. The purge, executed by General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, signals a deeper power struggle inside the opposition party. Analysts say the move may help centralize authority before Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections but could alienate regional cadres critical to the AIADMK’s grassroots machinery.

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AIADMK Expels 14 Members For Backing Sengottaiyan Amid Party Turmoil
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AIADMK Expels 14 Members For Backing Sengottaiyan Amid Party Turmoil

IN SHORTThe AIADMK leadership expelled fourteen members on November 7, 2025, for supporting senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, who had earlier been removed for anti-party activities. The purge, executed by General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, signals a deeper power struggle inside the opposition party. Analysts say the move may help centralize authority before Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections but could alienate regional cadres critical to the AIADMK’s grassroots machinery.

TL;DR

  • The AIADMK expelled 14 members for siding with veteran K.A. Sengottaiyan after his removal from key posts.
  • Those removed included ex-MP V. Sathyabama and several district functionaries.
  • The official statement cited “anti-party behavior” and “bringing disrepute” as reasons.
  • Sengottaiyan’s outreach to expelled leaders O. Panneerselvam and T.T.V. Dhinakaran reportedly triggered the decision.
  • The move consolidates Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s control ahead of the 2026 polls.
  • Political observers say it could further divide the party’s regional factions.
  • Analysts believe the purge was designed to project authority but risks internal rebellion.
  • The episode reflects Tamil Nadu’s shifting opposition landscape and pre-election positioning.

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