AIADMK leadership convenes district secretaries meeting

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has scheduled a meeting of district secretaries for November 1 at the party headquarters in Royapettah, Chennai. The gathering follows recent electoral setbacks, including the party’s performance in the 2026 Assembly elections and losses in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls.

The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the party’s organizational machinery at the district, constituency, and booth levels. Key objectives include mobilizing cadres, improving coordination among functionaries, and consolidating the support base. Leadership will also likely discuss political strategies to confront the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government.

The assembly comes amid internal pressure and calls for an organizational review from senior leaders following successive defeats. The leadership aims to use this session to obtain feedback from district secretaries and identify areas requiring immediate attention to rebuild the party’s electoral position.