Veteran AIADMK leader Semmalai resigns from party

Mon, 18 May 2026

11:28

Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai on Monday announced his resignation from the party, citing deep disappointment over the growing internal rift and the lack of opportunities following the demise of late chief minister J Jayalithaa.

In his resignation letter, he expressed grievances, saying, "The events that have unfolded in the AIADMK since the elections have caused great anguish, a sentiment shared by lakhs of cadres who have dedicated themselves for this movement." PTI

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