Will AIADMK Leader Sathyabama Support Ex-Minister Sengottaiyan's Meeting on September 5?

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Key Takeaways
- Sathyabama confirms support for Sengottaiyan's meeting.
- The meeting is set for September 5.
- Political speculation is high regarding the outcomes.
- Sengottaiyan's previous silence has sparked concerns about his stance.
- AIADMK aims to regain power in 2026.
Chennai, Sep 3 (NationPress) The forthcoming consultation meeting on September 5, led by former AIADMK minister K. A. Sengottaiyan, is becoming increasingly significant in the political realm. After a meeting with the senior leader, former MP and prominent AIADMK figure Sathyabama has confirmed her attendance.
After her courtesy visit, Sathyabama remarked to the press, "Sengottaiyan will make a sound decision. I will be present at the consultation meeting he is hosting on September 5." She also explained that her previous absence from Sengottaiyan's earlier gathering was due to health complications.
This veteran leader has played a vital role in the party's western region. His recent silence and subtle hints of dissatisfaction with the leadership have sparked conjecture regarding his political position.
Earlier this year, Sengottaiyan voiced his concern over the omission of former chief minister Jayalalithaa's portrait during a farmers' tribute event in Coimbatore for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Shortly after, he visited New Delhi to meet BJP leaders, a move that sent shockwaves through the state's political landscape. This was followed by the finalization of the AIADMK-BJP alliance.
Despite this, Sengottaiyan has kept a low profile, leading many to perceive his dissatisfaction with the party's trajectory.
Recently, he gathered his supporters in Gobi Chettipalayam, where he stirred excitement by announcing that a significant statement would be made on September 5.
The meeting he presided over on Tuesday saw the participation of numerous AIADMK district executives from Erode, demonstrating his ongoing influence.
Yet, his close ally and devoted supporter, former MP Sathyabama, was conspicuously absent. Her renewed commitment and announcement to attend the September 5 meeting is interpreted as a morale boost for Sengottaiyan. Sathyabama highlighted that the AIADMK's main priority is to reclaim power in 2026.
"Our aim is to restore AIADMK to government in 2026. Any decisions made will prioritize the party's best interests and the path to victory," she stated.
As the September 5 meeting draws near, political circles are buzzing with speculation about what Sengottaiyan may reveal and whether it could impact the AIADMK's strategies and unity ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.