AIADMK Leadership Faces Internal Challenge as EPS Camp Urges Supporters to Stand Down
EPS camp tells supporters not to press for general council
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The Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) camp within the AIADMK party is struggling to maintain control as a rebel faction has gathered significant support for a general council meeting. Despite EPS urging loyalists not to sign a letter for the meeting, nearly two-fifths of council members have already done so, signaling a potential leadership challenge.
- 01The rebel faction, led by former ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and S. P. Velumani, has collected signatures from nearly 40% of council members to call a special general council meeting.
- 02EPS has been actively meeting with supporters at his residence in Chennai, indicating his efforts to consolidate power amid internal dissent.
- 03Assembly speaker J. C. D. Prabhakar is reviewing petitions from both factions regarding disqualifications, with a decision pending.
- 04EPS has removed 26 district secretaries, including 12 MLAs, for defying his orders during a recent floor test.
- 05The situation within the party remains fluid as EPS continues to assert himself as the chief ministerial candidate amid alliance discussions.
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The Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) camp within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is facing significant internal challenges as a rebel faction pushes for a general council meeting. Despite EPS urging his loyalists not to sign a letter requesting the meeting, sources indicate that nearly 40% of council members have already signed in support of the rebels, led by former ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and S. P. Velumani. This growing dissent is a clear indication of the faction's strength against EPS, who has been meeting with supporters for three consecutive days at his residence in Chennai. In a bid to maintain control, EPS has removed 26 district secretaries for defying his orders during a recent floor test, while also appointing 17 new secretaries. Meanwhile, assembly speaker J. C. D. Prabhakar is currently reviewing petitions from both factions regarding disqualifications, with a decision expected soon. The political landscape remains fluid as EPS continues to position himself as the chief ministerial candidate amidst ongoing alliance discussions.
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The internal power struggle within the AIADMK could affect party unity and influence upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu.
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