Both Mr. Viswanathan and Mr. Maitreyan are loyalists of Mr. Panneerselvam. Speaking to media persons after taking part in the consecration of Sri Kaliamman Temple, Mr. Viswanathan that Mr. Maitreyan’s statement about disenchantment among cadre was true and it echoed sentiments and feelings of the cadre. The party had faced similar situation during unification of the Jayalalithaa and Janaki factions.” he said. ‘It is Deepavali’Meanwhile, reacting to EC’s order on the ‘two leaves’ symbol, Rajya Sabha member V. Maitreyan said today is Deepawali for the AIADMK. Our party will only grow from here,” Mr. Maitreyan said.

Source: The Hindu November 23, 2017 19:18 UTC