TIRUPUR: MDMK presidium chairman S. Duraisamy quit the party, culminating a face-off with the leadership over the prominence of Durai Vaiko, son of party leader Vaiko, in the party.
Duraisamy told reporters in Tirupur, "I am resigning primary membership and relinquishing other responsibilities in the party. He also asserted that there was no longer a reason to support the MDMK, noting that DMK membership was a requirement for MDMK candidates to run in the 2019 parliamentary election and the 2021 assembly election. They were marked with the "rising sun" emblem of the DMK.
Duraisamy, who had dared the party leadership to punish him for supporting a union of the MDMK and DMK, declared he would leave politics but not the public eye. As the lone surviving Dravidian politician who was a member of the DMK during its founding by Anna in 1949, Duraisamy said, "I will continue to propagate the ideals of Anna (Annadurai) and Periyar (E.V. Ramasamy)," saying they were both instrumental in the formation of the DMK. I requested in a letter to Chennai's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin that the home where Anna lived in Nungambakkam be turned into a memorial.
The senior leader's decision to leave the party follows the venom that local party members who support Mr. Durai Vaiko have directed at Duraisamy.
All About MDMK Praesidium Chairman Duraisamy: MDMK Presidium Chairman Duraisamy, also known as Vaiko, is a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu, India. Vaiko has been actively involved in politics for several decades and has made significant contributions to the Dravidian movement.
Vaiko is known for his strong advocacy of Tamil rights and has been a vocal supporter of Tamil nationalism. He has consistently raised issues concerning the welfare and rights of the Tamil people, both within Tamil Nadu and on a national level. His political ideology is centered around social justice, equality, and the preservation of Tamil culture and language.
As the MDMK Presidium Chairman, Vaiko holds a prominent position within the party and plays a key role in shaping its policies and strategies. He has been instrumental in mobilizing support for the party and has a dedicated following among his supporters.
Over the years, Vaiko has faced various challenges and obstacles, including legal battles and periods of imprisonment. Despite these setbacks, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to his principles and has continued to be an influential figure in Tamil Nadu politics.
Vaiko's leadership and activism have left a lasting impact on the political landscape of Tamil Nadu. He is widely respected for his unwavering dedication to the cause of Tamil rights and his relentless pursuit of social justice.
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