Chennai, Sept. 8 -- In a conflict within the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), party general secretary Vaiko has formally expelled deputy general secretary Mallai C. E. Sathya from the party on Monday, citing repeated "anti-party activities" and violation of organisational discipline

The expulsion order, issued on Monday, marks the culmination of months of internal fight between Sathya and the leadership, particularly over his alleged actions that were seen as weakening the party's unity and discipline.

This conflict also reflects a deeper generational and ideological struggle, particularly as Durai Vaiko, son of Vaiko, plays a growing role in the party's affairs.

The letter, signed on Monday by Vaiko, details the reasons ...