I had expelled Sasikala even before she expelled me: AIADMK presidium chairman - "Madhusudanan has violated the- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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"Madhusudanan has violated the party principles and brought disrepute to the party. He has been removed from the primary membership of the party," Sasikala said in a statement. He was replaced by former minister and Gopichettipalayam MLA K A Sengottaiyan.

In This Pic : O Panneerselvam, e madhusudanan

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Sasikala sacks AIADMK Presidium Chairman

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Earlier, VK Sasikala issued a statement saying Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it.

In This Pic : VK Sasikala

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VK Sasikala visits Jaya memorial with hundreds of supporters

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Sasikala is slated to stake claim for forming the government during her meeting with Rao, contending that most of the party MLAs have endorsed her candidature for chief ministership.

In This Pic : VK Sasikala

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Earlier, caretaker chief minister O Panneerselvam, who had a brief meeting with Rao, said "good things will happen".

In This Pic : O Panneerselvam

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A teary-eyed Sasikala placed before the memorial a big closed envelope believed to be the list of MLAs who have endorsed her candidature for the top post.

In This Pic : VK Sasikala

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