Make mithun the face of the party - KP முனுசாமி. Ye, EPS is ready.
When everyone gives up on you, that's often the best time for a turnaround.
The AIADMK and EPS are facing such a moment. A rebellion that seemed to have been largely contained has resurfaced, and a series of resignations has begun. Diehard AIADMK supporters are beginning to wonder whether the party is headed towards doomsday.
Yet, EPS has a significant opportunity before him. He can surprise everyone by choosing the path of a unifier. He should bring back TTV Dhinakaran, Sasikala, OPS, and anyone else willing to strengthen the Two Leaves movement.
After that, he must focus on two priorities: urbanising and youngifying the party. AIADMK has weakened considerably in urban centres. Even Coimbatore, once a stronghold, has slipped away.
The party needs an infusion of fresh blood. Leaders and cadres who are making a beeline for the DMK must be given compelling reasons to stay.
More importantly, Gen Z and Gen Alpha have no lived memory of MGR or Jayalalithaa. The party cannot rely solely on nostalgia. It needs new ideas, new narratives, and a new generation of leaders who can connect with younger voters.
There is much that can be done to reinvent the AIADMK. But every transformation begins with one thing: an open mind.
Is EPS ready for that?