Former Tiruppur South DMK MLA K. Selvaraj expresses regret, takes back resignation
K. Selvaraj, a former DMK MLA, has retracted his resignation just days after announcing it. He initially resigned due to perceived favoritism within the party towards newcomers over long-time members. In a letter to party president M.K. Stalin, Selvaraj expressed regret and a desire to return to his position.
- ▪K. Selvaraj was the secretary of DMK Tiruppur central district unit.
- ▪He resigned citing favoritism towards new entrants over loyalists.
- ▪Selvaraj contested and lost in the recent Assembly polls in Palladam constituency.
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Within days of quitting the DMK, former Tiruppur South MLA and secretary of DMK Tiruppur central district unit K. Selvaraj withdrew his resignation.Mr. Selvaraj, who had contested and lost in Palladam constituency in the recent Assembly polls, had cited “favouritism” towards new entrants over long-time loyalists as the reason for quitting.In a subsequent letter to party president M.K. Stalin on Saturday (May 23), Mr. Selvaraj regretted his act of resignation and expressed willingness to assume the party post again.
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