Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Ex-AIADMK Leader Maitreyan Joins DMK, Cites Dissatisfaction
V. Maitreyan, who used to be a big shot in the AIADMK party, has now switched sides and joined the DMK.
He wasn't happy with how the AIADMK was being run, especially under the current leader.
He has a history of being involved in politics, including time in the BJP and AIADMK.
He now praises the DMK's leader and their goals for the state.
Right after joining the DMK, the AIADMK kicked him out of the party.
It is another move in Maitreyan's long political career.
V. Maitreyan, AIADMK leader and former RSS functionary, joined the DMK.
Maitreyan cited dissatisfaction with the AIADMK leadership under Edappadi K Palaniswami.
He praised CM MK Stalin's leadership and DMK's focus on state autonomy.
Maitreyan was previously a Rajya Sabha member and held positions in BJP and AIADMK.
AIADMK expelled Maitreyan from the party shortly after his DMK joining.
- Who
- V. Maitreyan, MK Stalin, Edappadi K Palaniswami
- What
- Former AIADMK Organising Secretary V. Maitreyan joined the DMK.
- When
- Wednesday, the article date.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- Maitreyan cited issues with AIADMK's leadership and praised Stalin's governance.
AIADMK
DMK
Party Leadership and Influence
AIADMK
AIADMK party is united and functioning correctly.
DMK
Maitreyan believes AIADMK is being influenced by BJP.
- Politician
- V. Maitreyan
- Former Party
- AIADMK
- New Party
- DMK
- Event Location
- Chennai
- Position Held
- Organising Secretary (AIADMK), Rajya Sabha member
- Current CM
- MK Stalin
- AIADMK General Secretary
- Edappadi K Palaniswami
Sources
AIADMK leader and former MP Maitreyan joins DMK
Ex-AIADMK leader Maitreyan joins DMK after multiple political shifts
Tamil Nadu: Former AIADMK MP Maitreyan Joins DMK, Praises CM Stalin’s Leadership Ahead Of 2026 Polls
Former AIADMK Leader, Rajya Sabha MP Maitreyan Joins DMK
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