Mailam MLA C Ve Shanmugam accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of "staging a drama" related to internal conflict to facilitate his son's political entry, while actor Gautami Tadimalla resigned from the AIADMK.

Tindivanam, Villupuram, Chennai

Who

Mailam MLA C Ve Shanmugam, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, Actor Gautami Tadimalla, AIADMK’s Villupuram district secretary R Pasupathy

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:47:45 GMT · 4d 4h ago

Where

Tindivanam, Villupuram, Chennai ·

Why

Shanmugam claims Palaniswami is orchestrating internal conflict within the AIADMK to ease his son's political entry, and is not taking responsibility for electoral defeats; Tadimalla cited "prevailing political circumstances" for her resignation.

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The internal turmoil within the AIADMK, highlighted by a prominent MLA's open rebellion and the resignation of a deputy propaganda secretary, indicates a potential weakening of the party's cohesion and could affect its political standing in the region. This unrest may lead to further defections and a re-evaluation of leadership within the party.

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