AIADMK Leader C. Ve. Shanmugam Criticizes Palaniswami's Leadership and PMK Alliance Role
Senior AIADMK leader C. Ve. Shanmugam has openly criticized party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, accusing him of autocratic leadership, dynastic politics, and reliance on the PMK alliance for electoral success. Shanmugam claimed that out of AIADMK's 47 seats, 31 were secured due to PMK support, and alleged that Palaniswami's leadership has led to defections and loss of the party's core identity. He urged for a general council meeting to address election defeats and internal dissent.