Velumani says his group’s intention is not to cause a split in the AIADMK
S.P. Velumani, a rebel leader of the AIADMK, stated that his group's aim is not to split the party. He emphasized their intention to support Edappadi K. Palaniswami and seek a general council meeting to address party issues. Velumani also clarified that their support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam regime was not linked to obtaining ministerial positions.
- ▪S.P. Velumani asserted that his group's intention is not to cause a split in the AIADMK.
- ▪The group plans to represent Edappadi K. Palaniswami to convene a general council meeting.
- ▪Velumani denied that their support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam was in exchange for ministerial positions.
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The AIADMK’s rebel leader S.P. Velumani on Friday asserted that his group’s intention was not to cause a split in the organisation. “We do not intend to lay siege to the party headquarters either. We have been saying from the beginning that Edappadiyar [Edappadi K. Palaniswami] is the general secretary. We are going to give a representation only to him, seeking an early convening of the general council to review the performance of the party and resolve differences of opinion,” Mr. Velumani told reporters in Chennai. Edappadi Palaniswami’s group slams AIADMK rebels headed by C.Ve. ShanmugamDenying the suggestion that the group’s decision to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regime was in exchange for securing the ministerial position, Mr.
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