CHENNAI: Amid speculation in the AIADMK rank and file about the possible entry into politics of former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami’s son as his successor, AIADMK general secretary on Thursday said his son Mithun will remain only a senior member of the party and will not hold any post in the AIADMK.
Speaking to reporters after the governor’s speech in the Assembly, Palaniswami said reports suggesting that Mithun was being groomed as his political successor are false.
“My son Mithun is only a core member of AIADMK. He does not hold any post in the party and will not enter politics,” Palaniswami said. “I am saying this very clearly once again. The media should not spread false news. Mithuni will continue only as the chairman of the party”, he underlined.
Palaniswami also hit out at former MLA Viralimalai C Vijayabaskar and other leaders who resigned from their posts. Questioning their criticism of the party leadership, Palaniswami said those who won the elections under the AIADMK banner should acknowledge the role played by the party, its workers and alliance partners in their victories.
