Former AIADMK Minister C. Vijayabaskar hands over party office keys to new district secretary in Pudukkottai
C. Vijayabaskar, a former AIADMK Minister, has transferred the keys of the party's district office in Pudukottai to the new district secretary, V. Palanivel. This change follows disciplinary actions taken against Vijayabaskar and others for allegedly acting against party leadership. Political tensions have risen as Vijayabaskar contemplates his future in the party amid dissatisfaction with the current leadership.
- ▪C. Vijayabaskar handed over the party office keys to V. Palanivel after being removed from his position.
- ▪An inquiry was conducted after supporters of both factions clashed over access to the party office.
- ▪V. Palanivel opened the district office and began party activities with his supporters present.
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Former AIADMK Minister and MLA C. Vijayabaskar has handed over the keys of the party’s district office in Pudukottai to newly appointed Pudukottai North district secretary V. Palanivel.Following disciplinary action initiated by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami against those allegedly acting against the party leadership’s decisions, party posts held by several functionaries and legislators were revoked. Consequently, Mr. Vijayabaskar was removed from the posts of Pudukkottai North district secretary and State organising secretary. Mr. Palanivel was subsequently appointed district secretary.Mr. Vijayabaskar’s supporters had allegedly prevented Mr. Palanivel and his supporters from entering the district party office in Ashok Nagar in Pudukottai.
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