Former AIADMK Minister C. Vijayabaskar hands over party office keys to new district secretary in Pudukkottai

Former AIADMK Minister C. Vijayabaskar has handed over the keys to the party's Pudukkottai district office to his successor, V. Palanivel, following a leadership dispute. The transition occurred after the RDO intervened in a standoff between the two factions, though Vijayabaskar continues to hold separate meetings with his supporters.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing internal power struggles within the AIADMK and raises questions about the political future of a prominent former minister amid speculation of a potential party exit.
Former AIADMK Minister and MLA C. Vijayabaskar has handed over the keys of the party’s district office in Pudukottai to newly appointed Pudukottai North district secretary V. Palanivel.
The report provides a factual, chronological account of the events involving both factions without using loaded language or favoring one side's narrative.
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