Unveiling Unity: Sasikala's New Party on the Rise

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala announced her new political party, All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, in time for J Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary. With the coconut grove as the symbol, Sasikala emphasized unity and announced plans for alliance-based contestation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 13-03-2026 18:57 IST | Created: 13-03-2026 18:57 IST
Unveiling Unity: Sasikala's New Party on the Rise
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Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala has launched a new political party named All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam. The announcement was made on February 24, marking the 74th birth anniversary of the late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, showcasing both remembrance and new beginnings.

The party's symbol, a coconut grove, signifies unity, reflecting Sasikala's commitment to collective political action. She stressed the importance of alliances, expressing openness to collaborate with like-minded parties for the upcoming Assembly elections, setting her strategy apart from those choosing to contest solo.

Highlighting a Tamil proverb about unity, Sasikala stated, 'A single tree does not make a grove,' reinforcing her belief in cooperative politics. Believing in the wisdom of the Tamil Nadu electorate, Sasikala conveyed confidence in a favorable outcome during the elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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