AIADMK Faction Open to Talks with Palaniswami on Party Issues
Velumani faction willing to hold talks with Palaniswami on intra-party issues
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S.P. Velumani, a rebel leader of the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu, has expressed his faction's readiness to discuss intra-party issues with general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Velumani emphasized the need to analyze the reasons behind the party's recent electoral defeat and criticized Palaniswami for not consulting others during alliance formation.
- 01S.P. Velumani is a rebel leader of the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu.
- 02Velumani's faction wants to discuss the reasons for the party's defeat in the recent Assembly election.
- 03He criticized Palaniswami for making decisions without consulting party members during the alliance formation.
- 04Velumani urged Palaniswami to invite his faction for discussions instead of excluding them.
- 05The comments were made via Velumani's social media on May 15, 2026.
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On May 15, 2026, S.P. Velumani, a rebel leader of the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu, announced his faction's willingness to engage in discussions with party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami regarding internal party issues. Velumani highlighted the importance of analyzing the reasons behind the AIADMK's recent defeat in the Assembly elections. He criticized Palaniswami for acting arbitrarily in forming alliances without consulting other party members. Velumani suggested that instead of excluding his faction, Palaniswami should initiate dialogue with them to address the party's challenges moving forward. This statement reflects ongoing tensions within the AIADMK as the party seeks to regroup after electoral setbacks.
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The willingness to hold talks may lead to a resolution of internal conflicts within the AIADMK, potentially affecting party unity and future electoral strategies.
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