Archive · 6 Sep 2025
AIADMK in Turmoil: Infighting, Leadership Disputes, and Alliance Shifts
The AIADMK party is having some issues.
One leader, Sengottaiyan, wants to bring back people who were kicked out of the party, but the main leader, EPS, doesn't agree and removed Sengottaiyan from his position.
Meanwhile, the DMK party is criticizing AIADMK.
Another party, AMMK, has left the NDA alliance because of disagreement, which makes things even more complicated.
All of this is happening as they get ready for elections, and the different groups are trying to figure out the best way to win.
Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized EPS for the internal issues within the AIADMK.
EPS removed K.A. Sengottaiyan from his party position.
Sengottaiyan had previously advocated for the return of expelled AIADMK leaders.
TTV Dhinakaran stated that his party AMMK's departure from the NDA was a well-considered decision.
Dhinakaran indicated that AMMK aims for alliances with winning potential in the next elections.
- Who
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami, K.A. Sengottaiyan, Udhayanidhi Stalin, TTV Dhinakaran
- What
- AIADMK leaders are in disagreement regarding party direction and alliances.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to differing views on party unity, alliance strategies, and electoral prospects.
AIADMK Faction
DMK Party
Internal AIADMK Issues
AIADMK Faction
AIADMK faces internal conflicts and potential splits regarding party leadership and expelled members.
DMK Party
DMK criticizes AIADMK's internal issues, suggesting the party is disintegrating.
Alliance Strategies
AIADMK Faction
The AMMK seeks alliances with potential to win elections
DMK Party
DMK emphasizes principles in its alliances.
- Key Figures
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), K.A. Sengottaiyan, Udhayanidhi Stalin, TTV Dhinakaran
- Political Parties
- AIADMK, DMK, AMMK, BJP
- Key Actions
- EPS removed Sengottaiyan; Dhinakaran clarified AMMK's NDA exit
- Main Conflicts
- AIADMK internal division, DMK criticism
Sources
AIADMK leader Sengottaiyan calls upon gen sec Palaniswami to unite factions, face polls
'NDA Gaining Ground In Tamil Nadu, 2026 Polls To Bring Change': K Annamalai
BJP Leader Annamalai Confident Of NDA Gains In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of 2026 Assembly Polls, Urges Support For CP Radhakrishnanv
Senior AIADMK leader issues 10-day ultimatum to EPS for party unification
ADMK Crisis: EPS Gets 10-Day Deadline for Party Unity Before 2026 Polls
Ahead of 2026 polls, storm brews in Tamil Nadu's opposition party AIADMK
AIADMK Leader Urges EPS To "Bring Back" Factions, Gives 10-Day Deadline
AIADMK Leader Urges EPS To Reunite Factions, Sets 10-Day Deadline
New Threat Of A Split In AIADMK
Palaniswami should save his faction-ridden AIADMK, instead of criticising DMK: Udhayanidhi Stalin
TTV Dhinakaran clarifies exit from NDA was a well-considered decision, not a hasty step