Former AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP V. Maitreyan joined the DMK on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, Chennai.
Former AIADMK Rajya Sabha member Dr. V. Maitreyan joined the DMK on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, Chennai. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, meanwhile, has announced Mr. Maitreyan’s expulsion from the party.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Maitreyan said he was “sure that the DMK would win the 2026 Assembly election,” and added that the only contest was over who would occupy second place.
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