Scores of Palaniswami’s supporters join stir, AIADMK rebels suffer split
The State-wide demonstrations were held to criticise the TVK-led regime for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans and on its ‘lax’ handling of the Mekedatu issue
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami's supporters participated in state-wide demonstrations, causing a split among the ranks of rebels. The rallies were held to criticize the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans, laxity on the Mekedatu dam issue, and not securing the State's share of Cauvery water.
Additionally, they demanded 24-hour power supply to farmers. Prominent rebels who broke ranks included former Electricity Minister P. Thangamani and former Ministers P. Balakrishna Reddy and K.C. Veeramani. After 25 rebel MLAs voted in favor of the TVK-led regime, Palaniswami removed Thangamani, Reddy, Kamaraj, and Veeramani from their party positions as district secretaries.
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