AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala has reportedly said people are trying to divide the party, but she won’t let it happen. She also reportedly said, “When Amma passed away, I came to know about conspiracy being hatched to divide the party.” She also reportedly added, “Panneerselvam asked me to take charge then, but I said I can't at this juncture. So Panneerselvam was given responsibility.”