Chennai, Jul 5 (PTI) Anticipating trouble from the rival faction in the AIADMK, the predominant group owing allegiance to former Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday, requested police to ensure appropriate security arrangements for its General Council meeting scheduled for July 11 here.

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Claiming that the members were in favour of smooth conduct of the highest decision making body in the party, former state minister D Jayakumar said the precaution was to make sure no unpleasant incidents occurred.

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Speaking to reporters after meeting state DGP C Sylendra Babu, Jayakumar said there was a general concern that the meeting should be held in a disciplined and cordial manner. "But there was a likelihood of some elements causing trouble at the meeting. Hence, we sought police protection," he said.

Jayakumar, accompanied by another former state minister P Benjamin, submitted a written request to Sylendra Babu seeking the protection.

Exuding confidence that the meet will pave way for instilling single leadership in the party, Jayakumar said, in reply to a question, that the rule is applicable for all. "The wrongdoers will be punished," he said.

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