Former MP P. Venugopal quits AIADMK
Former MP P. Venugopal has resigned from the AIADMK, citing various political and social factors contributing to the party's struggles. He emphasized the need for a unified political approach to regain support, particularly from the Scheduled Caste community. Venugopal's departure follows similar exits from the party by other prominent members.
- ▪P. Venugopal was elected to the Lok Sabha twice from Tiruvallur constituency.
- ▪He held key positions in the AIADMK's medical wing and served as the Parliamentary party leader.
- ▪Venugopal pointed out the declining support from the Scheduled Caste community as a reason for the party's electoral defeats.
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Former MP P. Venugopal, who was elected to the Lok Sabha twice from Tiruvallur constituency, quit the AIADMK on Sunday (May 24, 2026). Mr. Venugopal held key positions in the party in the medical wing since inception and had also served as the AIADMK’s Parliamentary party leader in the Lok Sabha.In a press release dated May 18, Mr. Venugopal said there were various “political and social factors” behind the setbacks being faced by the AIADMK. Since the passing of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, the support of the Scheduled Caste community to the party has been declining, he said adding this was one of the primary reasons for the party’s electoral defeats.If the AIADMK had to re-emerge as a strong party, it was necessary to develop a common political approach that would include all…
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