Chennai, Aug. 21 -- Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder Vaiko on Wednesday temporarily suspended his trusted aide Mallai Sathya for opposing his son Durai Vaiko. Vaiko suspended him saying that he was indulging in anti-party activities and offer a written explanation for his conduct within 15 days.

The relationship has been sour between Vaiko and Sathya, who held the post of deputy general secretary of the party, in the last few months. In July, Sathya responded on social media to Vaiko's accusations that he was a betrayer. "The esteemed leader, celebrated for his moral stature, could have cited any other reason. But to sacrifice my honest political life for the sake of your son and you call it 'betrayal' - that word fr...