AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami Rejects Proposal for Thirumavalavan as Chief Minister
AIADMK split: Edappadi Palaniswami didn’t agree to making Thirumavalavan the CM, says C.Ve. Shanmugam
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C.Ve. Shanmugam, a rebel leader of the AIADMK party, revealed that Edappadi K. Palaniswami rejected a proposal to appoint Thol. Thirumavalavan, founder of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The proposal aimed to provide representation to the Scheduled Castes community but was turned down in favor of Palaniswami's leadership.
- 01C.Ve. Shanmugam claims Edappadi K. Palaniswami rejected Thirumavalavan's Chief Minister candidacy.
- 02The proposal aimed to elevate a leader from the Scheduled Castes community.
- 03Support for Thirumavalavan was expected from the DMK and Left parties.
- 04Palaniswami insisted on either becoming Chief Minister or remaining in opposition.
- 05The proposal was discussed in a recent meeting, with a photograph released.
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C.Ve. Shanmugam, a rebel leader from the AIADMK party, stated that Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the party's general secretary, declined a proposal to appoint Thol. Thirumavalavan as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. This proposal, which aimed to provide leadership from the Scheduled Castes community, was supported by the DMK and expected to gain backing from Left parties. Shanmugam emphasized the significance of this opportunity for Tamil Nadu, noting that the cabinet would consist of AIADMK members, except for Thirumavalavan. However, Palaniswami firmly stated that he would either take on the Chief Minister role or allow the party to sit in opposition, rejecting the collaborative approach suggested in the proposal. This discussion occurred during a meeting that took place recently, with a photograph shared on May 9, 2026.
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The rejection of the proposal may affect political dynamics in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding representation for Scheduled Castes in leadership roles.
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