My son will not hold any position in AIADMK, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has publicly denied reports that his son, Mithun, is being groomed for a leadership position within the party. He urged the media to stop spreading rumors, confirming that his son will remain a primary member without any official post.
Why it matters
This clarifies internal party dynamics and succession speculation within a major regional political party in Tamil Nadu.
Seeking to put to rest speculative reports that his son Mithun was being promoted within the AIADMK, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday (June 18, 2026) clarified that his son would not hold any position in the party.
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