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AIADMK loyalist rebuts Velumani’s remarks amid party’s foundation day
At the party headquarters, S S Krishnamurthy challenged Velumani’s statements on coalition choices and internal dissent.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Saturday, AIADMK marked its 55th Foundation Day in Chennai, but internal tensions surfaced as former minister ‘Agri’ S S Krishnamurthy, a staunch supporter of general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, publicly rebutted remarks made by former minister S P Velumani.
What happened
Krishnamurthy addressed party workers at the AIADMK headquarters, accusing certain leaders of spreading false information to weaken the party after they failed to secure ministerial posts. He questioned why Velumani and others voted for the TVK government in the Assembly against the party whip.
What was said
Krishnamurthy said the party operates under Palaniswami’s unified leadership and would not tolerate attempts to undermine it. He challenged Velumani’s suggestion that former chief minister O Panneerselvam return to AIADMK, noting Panneerselvam is now with the DMK. He also dismissed Velumani’s call to bring back T T V Dhinakaran and V K Sasikala, pointing out Dhinakaran’s alliance history and Sasikala’s separate party.
How it came about
The exchange follows weeks of factionalism after AIADMK’s recent by‑election victories, which were highlighted in Felo’s coverage of the party’s performance in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Key facts
- S S Krishnamurthy rebuked Velumani’s comments at AIADMK’s 55th Foundation Day in Chennai. (newindianexpress.com)
- Krishnamurthy accused leaders of spreading false information to weaken the party. (newindianexpress.com)
- He questioned Velumani’s support for the TVK government and proposals to bring back O Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran and Sasikala. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “No truce in sight for AIADMK as EPS loyalist rebuts Velumani remarks”
