Ward 22 DMK Councillor Announces Exit from Party, Levels Charges Against Leadership

Coimbatore Corporation Ward 22 DMK councillor Babu has announced his decision to quit the party, alleging the absence of internal democracy and adequate recognition for grassroots workers, besides calling for a probe into the alleged irregularities in the Semmozhi Park project.


Coimbatore: Coimbatore Corporation Ward 22 councillor Babu has announced his decision to resign from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), alleging a lack of internal democracy and recognition for the contributions of grassroots party workers.

Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, Babu levelled several allegations against the party leadership, expressing dissatisfaction with the functioning of DMK’s Western Region in-charge Senthil Balaji. He alleged that the party was being administered like a corporate entity and claimed that the efforts of ordinary cadre were not being adequately recognised.

He further alleged that irregularities had occurred in the execution of the Semmozhi Park project in Coimbatore and urged the Tamil Nadu government to order a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

Babu also claimed that several DMK councillors and party functionaries were likely to resign from the party within the next week.

Coimbatore Gears Up for Northeast Monsoon with Review of Roads, Drains and Emergency Plans

A review meeting chaired by Backward Classes Welfare Minister V. Sampathkumar was held in Coimbatore to assess road repa...

‘Dengue Awareness Street’ Event Held in Coimbatore

Coimbatore Corporation held a Dengue Awareness Street programme on September 19, 2026, in Gandhipuram and New Sithapudur...

Coimbatore Launches 43 Electric Vehicles Worth ₹86 Lakh and a Rabies Vaccination Camp for Stray Dogs

Coimbatore Corporation flagged off 43 electric vehicles worth Rs 86 lakh for solid waste management at RS Puram Kalaiara...

Gudalur Municipality Steps Up Dengue Mosquito Eradication Drive Across 27 Wards

Coimbatore Gudalur Municipality has intensified mosquito and larvae eradication work across all 27 wards to prevent deng...

Burglar Finds No Gold or Cash, Ransacks House and Leaves a ‘Sorry’ Behind

A burglar who broke into a locked house in Coimbatore’s Ramanathapuram area expecting to find cash and jewellery reporte...

GKNM Hospital Launches Coimbatore's First Healthcare AI Centre of Excellence

Coimbatore’s GKNM Hospital has launched a Centre of Excellence in Healthcare AI in association with IISc Bengaluru and T...