Durai Vaiko quits MDMK post over internal squabbles

Durai’s move came days after Vaiko warned the party’s district units against adopting any resolutions ahead of the April 20 meeting where key issues are likely to be taken up.

After he was elected as headquarters secretary earlier, one person who could not tolerate that has been for last four years making accusations against the party and its leadership, Durai said.

Without naming the individual, he also accused that person of continuously feeding the media, information that brought “disrepute” to Vaiko. The person concerned destroyed the party with such action, Durai alleged.

Durai said he would attend the Administrative council meeting scheduled Sunday at the MDMK headquarters ‘Thayagam’, but made it clear he won’t participate in any future ones “that take very important decisions.” He said his decision was taken to ensure the party or its founder Vaiko did not suffer any damage because of him.

“At the same time, I would continue to work for the MDMK as its primary worker,” he said, adding he would work hard for the people of Tiruchirappalli.

Meanwhile, a group of senior leaders, including MDMK presidium chairman Auditor A Arjunaraj, discussed the matter with party general secretary Vaiko. The matter will be now discussed in the council meet and a “good decision” will be announced, a senior leader said.

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