Sengottaiyan Removed as AIADMK Organisation Secretary by Palaniswami

Rapid Summary

• AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the removal of former Minister and Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan from his positions as party organisation secretary and district unit secretary for Erode Suburban (West).
• seven other functionaries, who were supporters of Mr. Sengottaiyan, have also been relieved from their district-level posts within the party.
• The decision follows Mr. Sengottaiyan’s public call too unify AIADMK by readmitting estranged members, with a suggested 10-day deadline for initiating such steps ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
• Expelled AIADMK coordinator O.Panneerselvam and V.K.Sasikala, an aide to late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, expressed support for Mr. Sengottaiyan’s proposal on unifying all factions within the party.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The internal developments in AIADMK highlight ongoing factionalism within Tamil Nadu’s major opposition party as it faces critical challenges ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The removal of prominent figures like K.A.Sengottaiyan signals a push by Edappadi K.Palaniswami to consolidate control over party decisions in response to calls for reconciliation and unity among competing factions.

While efforts toward unification coudl strengthen AIADMK electorally, tensions over leadership authority remain evident as key voices including expelled members openly advocate broader inclusion strategies that challenge existing power structures.The timing is notable given its potential impact on election preparedness amidst political competition with regional rivals like DMK.Read more: The Hindu