AIADMK faces rising internal tensions as senior leaders Thangamani and C.V. Shanmugam avoid appearing with Edappadi K. Palaniswami at Jayalalithaa’s memorial. With demands to re-admit OPS, Sasikala, and Dhinakaran gaining momentum — and BJP’s Delhi leadership reportedly monitoring developments — the December 10 General Council meeting is expected to decide the party’s future direction.