Politics● LowAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 6:25 AM
Former DMK Erode Central district secretary Thoppu Venkatachalam quits party
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
“I am leaving the DMK as I can no longer continue in the party owing to the mental anguish caused by my bitter experiences,” said Mr. Venkatachalam, who was previously a Minister in the erstwhile AIADMK government
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