Former AIADMK Minister and Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) said when he “speaks openly” to the media at the party office in Gobichettipalayam at 9.15 a.m. on September 5, his opinions will reflect the sentiments of the party cadre.

During a brief interaction with reporters in Gobichettipalayam, Mr. Sengottaiyan said: “I am making it clear that my opinion will reflect the views of the cadre during my address.” Responding to a query on reports that he had gathered 10,000 supporters to demonstrate his strength, he clarified: “I did not invite anyone for consultations on Tuesday (September 2); the supporters came on their own.”