AIADMK Chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami Meets New Vice President in Delhi
In a show of respect and regional pride, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami visited newly elected Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan at his official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. Palaniswami, who arrived in the capital early that morning, extended warm greetings and shared how Tamil Nadu feels honored to have a leader from the Kongu region reach the country’s second-highest office.
Palaniswami didn’t come alone—he brought along a strong team of senior AIADMK leaders, including deputy general secretary K.P. Munusamy, treasurer Dindigul Srinivasan, headquarters secretary S.P. Velumani, parliamentary party leader M. Thambidurai, and MPs like C.V. Shanmugam, Inbathurai, and Dhanapal. This meeting highlights the party’s unity and celebrates Radhakrishnan’s rise, a big moment for Tamil Nadu politics.
But the Delhi trip isn’t just about congratulations. Palaniswami has a packed schedule, including a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 8 p.m. This comes at a tense time for AIADMK, with internal shifts shaking things up in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Just recently, Palaniswami removed senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan from party roles after Sengottaiyan pushed back against an ultimatum on bringing back expelled members. Adding fuel to the fire, Sengottaiyan’s own chat with Amit Shah last week sparked rumors of internal rifts and possible factional plays within AIADMK.
The drama doesn’t stop there. T.T.V. Dhinakaran, a key player in the alliance, announced his split from the NDA, saying the BJP won’t support Palaniswami as the chief ministerial face. This move has everyone watching closely, especially with the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on the horizon.
Insiders say Palaniswami’s talk with Amit Shah could cover big topics. He might push for the Bharat Ratna award for freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar, a demand that’s been echoing from southern Tamil Nadu for years. Expect discussions on alliance strategies too, as parties gear up for the polls.
Political experts see this Delhi visit as Palaniswami’s smart move to strengthen ties with the NDA and steady his ship within AIADMK. With back-to-back meets with the Vice President and Amit Shah, it’s clear this trip could shape Tamil Nadu’s political future amid all the buzz around AIADMK internal politics and NDA alliances.
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