Veteran AIADMK leader Semmalai resigns from party

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AIADMK leader S. Semmalai resigned, citing disappointment over internal conflicts and diminished opportunities since J. Jayalalithaa’s passing, impacting party morale

By PTI

Updated - May 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM.

| Chennai

Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmala

Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmala | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas J

Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai on Monday announced his resignation from the party, citing deep disappointment over the growing internal rift and the lack of opportunities following the demise of late chief minister J Jayalithaa.

In his resignation letter, he expressed grievances, saying, "The events that have unfolded in the AIADMK since the elections have caused great anguish, a sentiment shared by lakhs of cadres who have dedicated themselves for this movement."

Published on May 18, 2026

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