Chennai, July 24 -- A key functionary of the opposition AIADMK Singai G Ramachandran has resigned from the party, citing internal developments and personal reasons.

He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Coimbatore and finished third behind the eventual winner Ganapathi P Rajkumar of DMK and then BJP Tamil Nadu Unit President K.Annamalai, who finished second.

Ramachandran, who served as the party's student wing secretary and previously held roles in its IT wing, announced that he was stepping down from all responsibilities as well asfrom the primary membership.

In a statement, he said the decision was taken after deep thought and "to remain true to his conscience," rather than due to anger or personal disappointment.

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