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AIADMK expels TN deputy CM O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja

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Published : Dec 19, 2018, 6:14 pm IST
Updated : Dec 19, 2018, 6:14 pm IST

O Raja was removed from AIADMK, 'for having acted against the party’s principles and ideologies, and for bringing disrepute to the party.'

AIADMK on Wednesday expelled Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja from primary membership of the party. (Photo: File)
 AIADMK on Wednesday expelled Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja from primary membership of the party. (Photo: File)

Chennai: AIADMK on Wednesday expelled Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja from the primary membership of the party.

O Raja was removed from AIADMK, "for having acted against the party’s principles and ideologies, and for bringing disrepute to the party."

Raja was a former panchayat president of Periyakulam in Theni district. He had contested and won elections for milk cooperative Aavin in Madurai, against wishes of Panneerselvam.

More details are awaited.

Tags: aiadmk, o panneerselvam, o raja
Location: India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Madras)