Sengottaiyan praises Modi, hints at AIADMK rift

K A Sengottaiyan, a senior leader of the AIADMK party, expressed confidence in his future success at a private event in Chennai. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the best PM India has had, highlighting his free vaccine distribution during COVID-19. Sengottaiyan's comments have sparked speculation about a rift with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. His absence from recent party events and meetings has raised questions about his relationship with the leadership. While AIADMK leaders have not publicly responded to Sengottaiyan's remarks, former leaders have shown support. An AIADMK spokesperson criticized Sengottaiyan for airing grievances publicly instead of discussing them within the party.