Ex-MLA removed from AIADMK amid row over BJP's 3-language campaign

The move comes soon after K S Vijaykumar lent his support to the BJP campaign for a 3-language policy in Tamil Nadu

Updated on: Mar 7, 2025, 13:13:09 IST

PTI

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday removed former legislator, K S Vijayakumar, from the party's primary membership and all other posts he held for violation of party discipline.

Representational image: A former AIADMK MLA was removed from the party for supporting the BJP's 3-language campaign in Tamil Nadu (PTI)

Also Read: Demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism, says Stalin

The action against Vijayakumar comes close on the heels of him reportedly favouring the 3-language policy and affixing his signature in support of a BJP campaign in this regard.

Also Read: 'Delusional': BJP fires back at Tamil Nadu CM Stalin over ‘LKG’ remark amid NEP, Hindi row

In a party release, Palaniswami said Vijayakumar, belonging to Tiruvallur North District, acted against the party's ideology and priniciples and violated party discipline and hence he is removed from the party and cadres shall not have any contact with him.

Vijayakumar held the party posts of secretary of the district Puratchi Thalaivi Peravai and secretary of Ellapuram north union.

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.