Veteran Leader's Resignation Sparks New Crisis in AIADMK

Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai announced his resignation, attributing the decision to internal party rifts and missed opportunities following J Jayalithaa's death. Citing disappointment and media ridicule over the party's state, he expressed that his continued involvement was no longer possible. Semmalai reminisced about opportunities afforded by party founders.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the AIADMK, veteran leader S Semmalai has announced his resignation, citing deep-seated disappointment over internal strife and missed opportunities following the demise of Chief Minister J Jayalithaa.

Semmalai expressed deep anguish over recent developments within the party, pointing out that the media has even begun to mock the ongoing internal battles. He questioned the party's direction, recalling the legacy of revolutionary leader MGR and Jayalalithaa. Semmalai felt increasingly sidelined since Jayalalithaa's passing and has now chosen to step down.

Reflecting on his decades-long association with the AIADMK, Semmalai remembered the numerous opportunities provided by its founders, which allowed him to shine in the political arena. He served as a state minister from 2001 to 2004 and was known for opposing political freebies, advocating for fiscal strength. Despite his loyalty, the current party dynamics have forced him to resign.