Voices of dissent against dual leadership in AIADMK
The Hindu
Cross-section of functionaries concerned over attitude of EPS, OPS
The desirability of persisting with dual leadership in the AIADMK is once again in focus. Since the party’s defeat in the Assembly election, coordinator O. Panneerselvam and co-coordinator Edappadi K. Palaniswami have been issuing statements separately on issues of public importance. Even on Tuesday, the former came out with a press release, urging the State government to ensure that the vehicles reportedly impounded by the authorities despite having the necessary approvals be returned to the owners. Though the statements of Mr. Panneerselvam were issued under the AIADMK’s letterhead, they are not being sent by the party to the media through its official e-mail but are being sent through informal channels. But in the case of Mr. Palaniswami, it is through the party machinery that his statements are being circulated to the media under the letterhead, identifying him as Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly and former Chief Minister, with Fort St. George (housing the Secretariat and the Assembly) as the postal address. In the last three weeks, the leaders issued two joint statements of significance, which pertained to the expulsion of former Labour Minister Nilofer Kafeel and cautioned the party cadre not to float forums named after any leader. Otherwise, their attitude is a matter of concern, acknowledge a cross-section of functionaries, contrasting the present situation with what was prevalent when the party was in power. At the time, the two leaders invariably issued statements collectively on all issues.More Related News
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