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AIADMK chief Palaniswami denies reports of Dhinakaran, Sasikala return
Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK party dismissed speculation about the possible readmission of former leaders T.T.V. Dhinakaran and V.K. Sasikala. Party coordinator Edappadi K. Palaniswami made clear no such move was under consideration.
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the coordinator of the AIADMK, on Monday moved to quash mounting speculation about the possible return of T.T.V. Dhinakaran and V.K. Sasikala to the party fold. Palaniswami categorically rejected reports that the two expelled leaders were being considered for readmission to the party that governs Tamil Nadu.
The clarification comes amid persistent rumours in political circles about potential reconciliation within the party that has seen significant factional tensions over recent years. Dhinakaran, who served as the party's treasurer, and Sasikala, a longtime aide to former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa, have remained estranged from the main party organization following their expulsion.
Palaniswami's statement represents a firm positioning as the party's undisputed leadership and suggests no immediate moves toward party reunification are planned. The ruling party continues to focus on consolidating its support base ahead of upcoming electoral challenges in the state. Political observers note that the AIADMK's organizational structure remains centred around Palaniswami's authority at this juncture.