DMK’s regional satraps among 22 who will lose district secretary posts
Thirty-three additional district units will be created and 55 new faces are likely to assume office as the DMK is set for a revamp following its defeat in the recent Assembly election, say party sources
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, is preparing for a significant organizational overhaul following its recent Assembly election defeat. In this process, 22 of its powerful regional satraps, including former ministers, are set to lose their district secretary positions. The revamp committee, headed by former minister Thangam Thennarasu, has recommended several changes, including a maximum of three terms and a 70-year age limit for district secretaries, which will eliminate several prominent party members.
The party president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin informed party office-bearers of the proposed changes on Saturday. The revamp committee also suggests increasing the number of district units to 110, creating 33 new positions that will be filled by fresh candidates. As many as 55 new faces are expected to join the district secretary post, aimed at bringing youth and women into the organization.
The party plans to announce the membership drive during the annual Mupperum Vizha in September, followed by elections at various levels, culminating in the appointment of state-level office-bearers.
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