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AIADMK in its 55th year: From 7 terms in power to decline, will Two Leaves rise again?
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:41
AIADMK in its 55th year: From 7 terms in power to decline, will Two Leaves rise again?
- •Founded by MGR in 1972, AIADMK has ruled Tamil Nadu for 7 terms and held power for nearly 31 years in its political history.
- •Following MGR's passing, the party split into factions before reuniting under Jayalalithaa to achieve major electoral victories.
- •Jayalalithaa's sudden passing in 2016 triggered severe internal power struggles, leadership conflicts, and factional expulsions.
- •The party faced consecutive setbacks, including defeats in the 2021 assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections under single leadership.
- •Senior journalists suggest that bringing back estranged leaders and engaging the youth are crucial for AIADMK to make a political comeback.
Key Questions Answered
The AIADMK was founded on October 17, 1972, near the Jhansi Rani Park in Madurai by M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) after he was expelled from the DMK.
The AIADMK has captured power 7 times in Tamil Nadu's political history, holding political authority for nearly 31 years under leaders like MGR and J. Jayalalithaa.
Senior journalist Priyan suggests that Edappadi K. Palaniswami must bring back those who drifted away, consult with administrators, and bring youth and young women into the party.
