Edappadi Palaniswami criticizes party defectors and outlines election strategy in Tirupattur and Tiruvallur

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami stated some individuals joined the DMK for personal gain. He emphasized prioritizing youth and women in upcoming local body elections. Palaniswami reportedly made these remarks during a meeting with party officials in Tirupattur, suggesting those who left the AIADMK would not find respect in the DMK. He also urged officials to nominate loyal party candidates. The meeting saw boycotts from two MLAs, though one later affirmed his loyalty. Palaniswami later held another consultation in Tiruvallur, where he received a warm welcome.