Jaya's successor as AIADMK gen-sec to be elected on Dec 15
December 08, 2016  14:55
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The top echelons of the AIADMK will meet in Chennai on December 15 to elect its new general secretary following the demise of the all-powerful Jayalalithaa, according to highly-placed political source in the party. 

Lobbying has since begun among the Thevar and Gounder communities for the all-powerful post, since the incumbent will directly control the ruling party.   

There is also buzz that the Gounder community, peeved at the chief minister being from the Thevar community, is demanding the deputy chief ministership in case it also cedes control of organisational matters. 

Senior AIADMK leaders hope that a showdown over the issue is averted at all costs on the day of the election of the general secretary as it could ultimately lead to a split in the party. 
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