Asserting that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who proclaims that democracy thrives within the party, should have sought an explanation for his remarks before taking action against him, former Minister and Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan, who was relieved of his organisational responsibilities on Saturday (September 6, 2025), declared that he would persist in his mission to reintegrate those who had left the party.
Mr. Sengottaiyan, who held the key positions of organisation secretary and secretary of the Erode Suburban (West) district unit, was removed from both posts. In addition, seven of his loyalists were stripped of district-level responsibilities. The decision followed his call for the leadership to consolidate the party by readmitting leaders who had exited, specifying a 10-day deadline issued to the high command.
