Expelled AIADMK Veteran Accuses Palaniswami of Dynasty Politics
The dispute deepens a leadership rift that threatens AIADMK’s push for unity before the 2026 Assembly race.
Overview
- Speaking on November 3, K. A. Sengottaiyan alleged Edappadi K. Palaniswami is promoting dynasty politics, claiming the leader’s son, brother-in-law and son-in-law interfere in party affairs.
- Sengottaiyan was removed from the AIADMK on October 31 after he met sidelined figures O. Panneerselvam, T. T. V. Dhinakaran and V. K. Sasikala.
- He said he will consult lawyers and may mount a legal challenge to his expulsion from the party.
- AIADMK deputy leader R. B. Udhayakumar criticized Sengottaiyan as inconsistent and self-serving, saying his legal moves are driven by personal interest.
- Sengottaiyan has called Palaniswami the “real traitor” and questioned his silence on the Kodanad case.