AIADMK Chief Palaniswami Removes Senior Leader For Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Meanwhile, Mr Palaniswami's rival O Panneerselvam, who insists that he is the AIADMK "coordinator", announced "appointing" Mr Ramachandran as the party's "Political Adviser."

AIADMK interim general secretary E Palaniswami today announced the removal of senior leader Panrutty S Ramachandran from the party for alleged anti-party activities.

The action came in the wake of Mr Ramachandran making some critical remarks against the interim party chief.

In a party statement, Mr Palaniswami said Mr Ramachandran was being removed as the party's Organisation Secretary, as well as from the AIADMK's primary membership for bringing "disrepute" to the organisation.

Mr Ramachandran "went against party principles and rules," he added.