Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels
Edappadi K Palaniswami chaired a significant meeting with AIADMK office bearers amid challenges from rebel factions. The meeting aimed to unify the party and strategize for upcoming political contests. Support for Palaniswami was reaffirmed by various leaders, despite dissent within the ranks.
- ▪Palaniswami held a nearly two-hour meeting with about 80 district secretaries.
- ▪The AIADMK has resolved to work unitedly under Palaniswami's leadership.
- ▪Rebel factions are planning to convene a general council meeting to support the TVK government.
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Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebelsPalaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebelsPublished on: May 19, 2026 1:30 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Chennai, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday chaired an interactive meeting with the frontline office bearers of the party including district secretaries against the background of demand from rebels, who have extended support to the TVK government, to convene the general council meeting.Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebelsThe meeting, held for nearly two hours, was attended by about 80 district secretaries, former minister B V Ramana said.
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