ThePrint ThePrintPod: His call for AIADMK unification ignored, ex-minister Sengottaiyan joins hands with rebels OPS, TTV
Oct 30, 2025
The podcast delves into K.A. Sengottaiyan's surprising shift to align with rebel leaders OPS and TTV Dhinakaran. They passionately vow to revive the legacies of iconic leaders MGR and Jayalalithaa while voicing criticism against EPS. Sengottaiyan's earlier call for unity saw him facing backlash, being ousted from party positions for his stance. Meanwhile, EPS labels the rebel gathering as a betrayal, intensifying the internal strife within the party. Tensions rise as former allies confront each other in a battle for control.
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Sengottaiyan Joins Rebel Leaders
- K.A. Sengottaiyan, after calling for party unification, joined OPS and TTV at a commemorative event in Ramanathapuram.
- He accepted potential sacking and publicly pushed unity before being stripped of party posts a day later.
Legacy Framing To Rally Support
- TTV Dhinakaran framed the move as restoring the legacy of M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa to rally supporters.
- OPS and TTV emphasized unity among Amma's supporters and framed EPS as a divisive figure.
Push For Unity Over Purges
- Panneerselvam and TTV urged cadres to seek unity and resist top-down expulsions, calling sackings the 'peak of dictatorship.'
- They advised that honoring Amma's legacy requires a united force rather than internal purges.