Former Tiruppur South MLA and long-time loyalist quits DMK, piqued by “favouritism” to entrants from other parties
K. Selvaraj, a former DMK MLA from Tiruppur South, has resigned from the party after 50 years, citing favoritism towards entrants from other parties. He expressed his disappointment over being sidelined despite his loyalty and contributions to the party. Selvaraj has stated he will not join any other political party following his resignation.
- ▪K. Selvaraj resigned from DMK due to perceived favoritism towards new entrants from other parties.
- ▪He contested in the recent Assembly elections but finished third in his constituency.
- ▪Selvaraj has served in various capacities, including as Chairman of Tiruppur Municipality and Mayor of Tiruppur City Corporation.
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Complaining of “favouritism” to entrants from other parties, former DMK MLA from Tiruppur South and secretary of the party Tiruppur Central district unit, K. Selvaraj, on Thursday quit the party and from politics after 50 years.In the recent Assembly elections, Mr. Selvaraj contested in Palladam constituency but was relegated to third position securing 78,625 votes behind TVK’s K Ramkumar and AIADMK’s K.P. Paramasivam.Mr. Selvaraj, who had previously served as Chairman of Tiruppur Municipality and Mayor of Tiruppur City Corporation after its upgrade, had won the 2021 Assembly elections.In his resignation letter addressed to DMK president M.K.
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