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In the Union territory of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], the AIADMK allied with [[N. Rangaswamy]]'s [[All India N.R. Congress]] (AINRC) and won the [[2011 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election|2011 assembly election]], which was held in parallel with the Tamil Nadu assembly election. However, it did not join the newly elected AINRC-led government. The AIADMK's good electoral performance continued in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. Contesting without allies, the AIADMK won an unprecedented 37 out of 39 seats in the state of Tamil Nadu, emerged as the third-largest party in parliament. | In the Union territory of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], the AIADMK allied with [[N. Rangaswamy]]'s [[All India N.R. Congress]] (AINRC) and won the [[2011 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election|2011 assembly election]], which was held in parallel with the Tamil Nadu assembly election. However, it did not join the newly elected AINRC-led government. The AIADMK's good electoral performance continued in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. Contesting without allies, the AIADMK won an unprecedented 37 out of 39 seats in the state of Tamil Nadu, emerged as the third-largest party in parliament. | ||
On 27 September 2014, Jayalalithaa was convicted in the [[Disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa|Disproportionate assets case]] by a Special Court along with her associates [[V. K. | On 27 September 2014, Jayalalithaa was convicted in the [[Disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa|Disproportionate assets case]] by a Special Court along with her associates [[V. K. Sassikala|VK Sassikala]], Ilavarasi and V. N. Sudhakaran, and sentenced to four-year simple imprisonment. Jayalalithaa was also fined {{INR}}100 crores and her associates were fined {{INR}}10 crore each. The case had political implications as it was the first case where a ruling chief minister had to step down on account of a court sentence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jayalalithaa-found-guilty-assets-case-by-bangalore-court-faces-jail-has-step-down-cm-610103|title=Jayalalithaa Gets 4 Years Jail Term in Assets Case, Has to Step Down as CM|first=Mugdha|last=Variyar|website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref> | ||
Due to her resignation [[O. Panneerselvam]] was sworn in as Chief Minister on 29 September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jaya-moves-karnataka-hc-against-conviction-in-graft-case/article1-1269662.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929080901/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jaya-moves-karnataka-hc-against-conviction-in-graft-case/article1-1269662.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 September 2014|title=Jaya moves HC against conviction, Panneerselvam sworn in|date=29 September 2014}}</ref> Jayalalithaa was denied bail by the High Court and moved the Supreme Court for bail. The Supreme Court granted bail on 17 October 2014. On 11 May 2015, the high court of Karnataka said she was acquitted from that case, and was again sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time. | Due to her resignation [[O. Panneerselvam]] was sworn in as Chief Minister on 29 September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jaya-moves-karnataka-hc-against-conviction-in-graft-case/article1-1269662.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929080901/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jaya-moves-karnataka-hc-against-conviction-in-graft-case/article1-1269662.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 September 2014|title=Jaya moves HC against conviction, Panneerselvam sworn in|date=29 September 2014}}</ref> Jayalalithaa was denied bail by the High Court and moved the Supreme Court for bail. The Supreme Court granted bail on 17 October 2014. On 11 May 2015, the high court of Karnataka said she was acquitted from that case, and was again sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time. | ||
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In Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the party contested in some legislative assembly elections, but did not win a single seat in any of the elections. | In Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the party contested in some legislative assembly elections, but did not win a single seat in any of the elections. | ||
===V. K. | ===V. K. Sassikala and T. T. V. Dhinakaran era (16 December 2016 – 20 August 2017)=== | ||
After [[J. Jayalalithaa]]'s death on 5 December 2016, her long-time friend [[V. K. | After [[J. Jayalalithaa]]'s death on 5 December 2016, her long-time friend [[V. K. Sassikala]] was selected unanimously as the General Secretary of the party on 16 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aiadmk-appoints-chinnamma-vk-sasikala-as-party-chief/articleshow/56231003.cms?from=mdr|title=AIADMK appoints "Chinnamma" VK Sasikala as party chief|date=29 December 2016|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/V.K.-Sasikala-appointed-as-AIADMK-general-secretary/article16957866.ece|title=V.K. Sasikala appointed as AIADMK general secretary|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 December 2016}}</ref> On February 5, 2017, she was selected as the leader of the legislative assembly as chief minister. [[O. Panneerselvam]] rebelled against [[V. K. Sassikala]] and reported that he had been compelled to resign as Chief Minister, bringing in a new twist to Tamil Nadu Politics. Due to a conviction in [[Disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa]], V.K.Sassikala was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment in the [[Central Prison, Bangalore|Bengaluru Central Prison]]. Before that, she appointed [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] as legislative party leader (Chief Minister). | ||
She also appointed her nephew and former Treasurer of the party [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]] as the deputy general secretary of AIADMK party. With the support of 123 MLAs, Edappadi K. Palaniswami became chief minister of Tamil Nadu. | She also appointed her nephew and former Treasurer of the party [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]] as the deputy general secretary of AIADMK party. With the support of 123 MLAs, Edappadi K. Palaniswami became chief minister of Tamil Nadu. | ||
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On 21 August 2017, both [[O. Panneerselvam]] and [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] factions of the AIADMK merged and [[O. Panneerselvam]] was sworn in as the [[Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] with portfolio of Finance and the coordinator of AIADMK. He also holds portfolios of Housing, Rural Housing, Housing Development, [[Slum clearance in India|Slum Clearance]] Board and Accommodation Control, Town Planning, Urban Development, and [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmk-merger-panneerselvam-to-be-deputy-cm-gets-finance-portfolio/article19533739.ece|title=AIADMK merger: Panneerselvam is Deputy CM, gets finance portfolio|date=21 August 2017|work=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> On 4 January 2018, [[O. Panneerselvam]] was elected Leader of the House in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]. | On 21 August 2017, both [[O. Panneerselvam]] and [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] factions of the AIADMK merged and [[O. Panneerselvam]] was sworn in as the [[Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] with portfolio of Finance and the coordinator of AIADMK. He also holds portfolios of Housing, Rural Housing, Housing Development, [[Slum clearance in India|Slum Clearance]] Board and Accommodation Control, Town Planning, Urban Development, and [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmk-merger-panneerselvam-to-be-deputy-cm-gets-finance-portfolio/article19533739.ece|title=AIADMK merger: Panneerselvam is Deputy CM, gets finance portfolio|date=21 August 2017|work=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> On 4 January 2018, [[O. Panneerselvam]] was elected Leader of the House in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]. | ||
On 12 September 2017, the AIADMK general council decided to cancel V. K. | On 12 September 2017, the AIADMK general council decided to cancel V. K. Sassikala's appointment as | ||
general secretary and expelled her from the party, though officials appointed to party posts by her were allowed to continue discharging their functions. Instead, the late [[J. Jayalalithaa]] was named the eternal general secretary of AIADMK.<ref name="sasioust">{{cite web |title=AIADMK sacks Sasikala, says Jaya is 'eternal general secretary' |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120917/sasikala-is-expelled-announces-aiadmk-after-general-council-meet.html |website=Deccan Chronicle|date=12 September 2017}}</ref> | general secretary and expelled her from the party, though officials appointed to party posts by her were allowed to continue discharging their functions. Instead, the late [[J. Jayalalithaa]] was named the eternal general secretary of AIADMK.<ref name="sasioust">{{cite web |title=AIADMK sacks Sasikala, says Jaya is 'eternal general secretary' |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120917/sasikala-is-expelled-announces-aiadmk-after-general-council-meet.html |website=Deccan Chronicle|date=12 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
A day after the merger of two AIADMK factions, 19 MLAs<ref name="The Hindu 22 Aug 2017">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/day-after-merger-19-pro-dhinakaran-mlas-withdraw-support-to-cm/article19538882.ece|title=19 pro-Dhinakaran MLAs withdraw support to Palaniswami|first=Dennis S.|last=Jesudasan|date=22 August 2017|website=The Hindu}}</ref> owing allegiance to ousted deputy general secretary [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]] on 22 April 2017 submitted letters to [[List of governors of Tamil Nadu|Governor]], expressing lack of confidence in Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and withdrawing support from the government.<ref name="The Hindu 22 Aug 2017" /> 18 out of those 19 MLAs were disqualified from office by the Speaker of Legislature upon recommendation from AIADMK Chief Whip. After a prolonged legal battle, the Speaker's orders were upheld by the High Court of Chennai and bye-elections were alongside the Parliament general elections. The election commission of India on 23 November 2017 granted the two leaves symbol to the [[O. Panneerselvam]] and [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] camp. | A day after the merger of two AIADMK factions, 19 MLAs<ref name="The Hindu 22 Aug 2017">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/day-after-merger-19-pro-dhinakaran-mlas-withdraw-support-to-cm/article19538882.ece|title=19 pro-Dhinakaran MLAs withdraw support to Palaniswami|first=Dennis S.|last=Jesudasan|date=22 August 2017|website=The Hindu}}</ref> owing allegiance to ousted deputy general secretary [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]] on 22 April 2017 submitted letters to [[List of governors of Tamil Nadu|Governor]], expressing lack of confidence in Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and withdrawing support from the government.<ref name="The Hindu 22 Aug 2017" /> 18 out of those 19 MLAs were disqualified from office by the Speaker of Legislature upon recommendation from AIADMK Chief Whip. After a prolonged legal battle, the Speaker's orders were upheld by the High Court of Chennai and bye-elections were alongside the Parliament general elections. The election commission of India on 23 November 2017 granted the two leaves symbol to the [[O. Panneerselvam]] and [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] camp. | ||
===Legal Fight for the party by V. K. | ===Legal Fight for the party by V. K. Sassikala and T. T. V. Dhinakaran=== | ||
After that [[V. K. | After that [[V. K. Sassikala]] and [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]] had appealed to the [[Delhi High Court]] and they rejected their appeal and said that EPS and OPS camp are original AIADMK. | ||
After that T. T. V. Dhinakaran had also appealed to the [[Supreme Court of India]] on March 15, the bench of [[Chief Justice of India]] has also rejected his appeal against the judgement made by Delhi High Court in favour of EPS and OPS camp. | After that T. T. V. Dhinakaran had also appealed to the [[Supreme Court of India]] on March 15, the bench of [[Chief Justice of India]] has also rejected his appeal against the judgement made by Delhi High Court in favour of EPS and OPS camp. | ||
Following this, the General Council passed a resolution removing V. K. | Following this, the General Council passed a resolution removing V. K. Sassikala from the post of General Secretary. V. K. Sassikala and T. T. V. Dhinakaran jointly filed a suit in the High Court challenging the decision of the General Council. Since it was a civil case, the case was transferred to the City Civil Court. During the hearing on April 9, 2021, T.T.V. Dinakaran told the court that he would withdraw from the case as he had started a party called [[Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam]]. At the same time, V.K. Sassikala told the court that she wanted to continue the case. The case is currently being heard at the City Civil Court. | ||
==Criticism== | ==Criticism== | ||
Being a popular actor, [[M. G. Ramachandran|M.G.R.]]'s fan clubs became a source for electoral mobilization. The head of his fan club, R. M. Veerappan, became a lieutenant, and fellow actress J. Jayalalithaa was groomed as a possible heir apparent.<ref name="Kohli162">[[#Kohli|Kohli 1990]], p. 162</ref> There was a near administrative collapse during M.G.R.'s rule, and the state's rank in industrial production dropped from 3rd in the nation in 1977 to 13th position in 1987.<ref name="Kohli162" /> Populist schemes that consumed two-thirds of the state's budget resulted in long-term economic costs.<ref name="Kohli162" /> M.G.R. was running a centralized administration which caused a severe toll on the state administration during his extended period of illness.<ref name="Kohli163">[[#Kohli|Kohli 1990]], p. 163</ref> | Being a popular actor, [[M. G. Ramachandran|M.G.R.]]'s fan clubs became a source for electoral mobilization. The head of his fan club, R. M. Veerappan, became a lieutenant, and fellow actress J. Jayalalithaa was groomed as a possible heir apparent.<ref name="Kohli162">[[#Kohli|Kohli 1990]], p. 162</ref> There was a near administrative collapse during M.G.R.'s rule, and the state's rank in industrial production dropped from 3rd in the nation in 1977 to 13th position in 1987.<ref name="Kohli162" /> Populist schemes that consumed two-thirds of the state's budget resulted in long-term economic costs.<ref name="Kohli162" /> M.G.R. was running a centralized administration which caused a severe toll on the state administration during his extended period of illness.<ref name="Kohli163">[[#Kohli|Kohli 1990]], p. 163</ref> | ||