The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) founder TTV Dhinakaran has expelled its MLA S Kamaraj for anti-party activities after he praised chief minister C Joseph Vijay on the floor of the assembly.
Kamaraj, the lone AMMK legislator who won from Mannargudi in the recent assembly elections, lauded Vijay during the second day of the assembly session and expressed confidence in his leadership.
Referring to the recent political developments, he added, "Some bitter incidents occurred in the past due to political conditions. Today, only chief minister C Joseph Vijay can provide efficient administration."
The remarks triggered a sharp reaction from Dhinakaran, who accused Kamaraj of betraying the party and alliance workers.
In a statement, Dhinakaran said Kamaraj's conduct was against party discipline and announced his expulsion from AMMK.
"Kamaraj's action is a big betrayal of party workers, alliance cadres and the people who voted for him," he said.
