
AIADMK splits Erode suburban unit
The Hindu
Puts K.A. Sengottaiyan in charge of a new unit
The AIADMK on Wednesday announced the bifurcation of the Erode (suburban) district unit, making former School Education Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan secretary of one of the newly-formed district units. A release, issued by O. Panneerselvam, coordinator, and Edappadi K Palaniswami, co-coordinator, stated that Mr. Sengottaiyan, also an organisation secretary, would hereafter be in charge of the Erode (suburban – west), under which three Assembly constituencies would get covered. Apart from Gobichettipalayam, he would look after Anthiyur and Bhavanisagar (reserved). Except Anthiyur, the other two constituencies are being held by the AIADMK in the Assembly.More Related News

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