AIADMK leadership crisis will deepen as Sasikala vows to ‘cash the party to its former glory’

The AIADMK has amended the party’s bylaws to strengthen the norms to maintain a dual leadership structure, while Sasikala is trying to take control of the party. (AFP file photo)

Sasikala’s statement came a day after AIADMK announced that elections to the posts of coordinator and joint coordinator would be held on December 7.

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A day after AIADMK chiefs O Panneerselvam and Edappadi K Palamiswami consolidated their positions, VK Sasikala’s resolute statement that she would rescue the party and root out the current leadership showed real cadre strength.

Sasikala on Thursday said, “The cadre should not worry as the dire situation of the AIADMK will change. a tool to do it.” She further added that she will soon directly enter the picture and take over the reins of the party.

Sasikala’s statement came a day after the AIADMK announced that elections to the posts of coordinator and joint coordinator would be held on December 7. On Wednesday, the AIADMK amended the party’s bylaws to strengthen the norms to maintain the dual leadership structure, while Sasikala is also there. trying to capture the party

According to the new by-law, the coordinator and the joint coordinator shall be elected together by one vote by the members of the primary party. Before the amendment, the power to select the coordinator and the joint coordinator rested with the executive committee, a small group of people. Now, by expanding the eligible voter pool to those with primary membership, party chiefs reduce the potential for outside influence in decisions to elect leaders for the party.

With Sasikala making a strong statement that the AIADMK will return to power, the leadership crisis in the party is expected to deepen in the coming weeks.

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