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Former AIADMK minister S Vaigai Selvan quits party ... - dtnext.in CHENNAI:Former AIADMK minister S Vaigai Selvan on Friday resigned from the party, sharply criticising its General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, in his resignation letter. In the letter addressed to Palaniswami, Vaigai Selvan said the hallmark of a true leader is to protect the party and its cadre even at personal cost. He alleged that a leader who prioritises personal growth while allowing the party and its workers to suffer cannot be regarded as an effective leader. He further claimed that the party's decision to align with the DMK after its electoral defeat had weakened theAIADMK's identity. Vaigai Selvan said he had continued to work for the party during the Assembly election despite being sidelined and added that the neglect he experienced within the organisation was "more painful than death". Recalling his association with the AIADMK since his student days, he said resigning from the party had caused him immense mental anguish. He added that the memories and experiences he had gained while serving the party in various capacities would remain with him. S. Vaigai Selvan was elected from Aruppukottai in…

Tamil Nadu: Gautami Tadimalla resigns from AIADMK amid exodus; all ... Actress and AIADMK Deputy Propaganda Secretary Gautami Tadimalla has resigned from the party, stepping down from both her organisational post and primary membership with immediate effect. Her exit comes at a time when the AIADMK is witnessing a series of high-profile departures following its disappointing performance in the 2026 Assembly elections. While Gautami has not detailed the reasons behind her decision, her resignation adds to the growing list of senior leaders and former elected representatives leaving the party in recent months. “Taking into consideration the current political climate, which makes it impossible for me to continue serving the party with peace of mind, I am resigning from my position as a primary member of the AIADMK and from the post of Party Propaganda Deputy Secretary, effective today,” the letter read. Gautami is a well-known actress and social activist who has also had a long association with politics. She first joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1997 during the leadership of LK Advani and actively campaigned for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Andhra Prade…

Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, says will continue social service National News Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, says will continue social service By NewsOnRadar Bureau On Jun 14, 2026 1 Share Chennai : All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, on Sunday, resigned from the party’s primary membership citing the “current political climate” and her desire to continue social service. In a post on X, Tadimalla posted a letter addressed to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Gautami said she was stepping down “with a heavy heart” to carry out social work “in an appropriate manner”. “Effective today, 14/06/2026, considering the current political climate, I am resigning from the post of AIADMK primary member and the post of Party Deputy Propaganda Secretary with a heavy heart, in order to continue my social service in an appropriate manner,” she wrote. The actor-turned-politician also thanked senior party leaders and functionaries for their cooperation during her tenure. “I sincerely salute and thank the former ministers, party headquarters executives, state secretaries of other party wings, district party secretaries,…

Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, cites 'current political climate' All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, on Sunday, resigned from the party's primary membership citing the "current political climate" and her desire to continue social service. In a post on X, Tadimalla posted a letter addressed to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Gautami said she was stepping down "with a heavy heart" to carry out social work "in an appropriate manner". "Effective today, 14/06/2026, considering the current political climate, I am resigning from the post of AIADMK primary member and the post of Party Deputy Propaganda Secretary with a heavy heart, in order to continue my social service in an appropriate manner," she wrote. The actor-turned-politician also thanked senior party leaders and functionaries for their cooperation during her tenure. "I sincerely salute and thank the former ministers, party headquarters executives, state secretaries of other party wings, district party secretaries, circle party secretaries, area party secretaries, union party secretaries, and town/panchayat party secretaries who have extended the…

Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, says will continue social service Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, says will continue social service By ANI | Updated: June 14, 2026 13:15 IST 2026-06-14T18:43:11+5:30 2026-06-14T13:15:08+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 : All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, ... Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK, says will continue social service Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 : All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, on Sunday, resigned from the party's primary membership citing the "current political climate" and her desire to continue social service. In a post on X, Tadimalla posted a letter addressed to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Gautami said she was stepping down "with a heavy heart" to carry out social work "in an appropriate manner". "Effective today, 14/06/2026, considering the current political climate, I am resigning from the post of AIADMK primary member and the post of Party Deputy Propaganda Secretary with a heavy heart, in order to continue my social service in an …

Actor Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK In her resignation letter to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Ms. Tadimalla cited prevailing political circumstances and her desire to get involved in social service as reasons for her decision.