CHENNAI: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday expelled Karur district farmers’ wing secretary Vangal P Balamurugan from primary membership for acting against the core principle of the party.

Balamurugan acted in contrast to the party’s principles and objectives and brought disrespect to it.

Hence, he has been removed from party postings and responsibilities, besides being removed from primary membership of the party, Palaniswami said in a statement. He also urged the party functionaries and cadres not to truck with him.