CUDDALORE: A small group of AIADMK cadres and supporters of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's niece, Deepa Jayakumar, today staged a black flag protest here against appointment of V K Sasikala as party General Secretary.
The protesters alleged that Sasikala was chosen to the top post against the party's rules and regulations.
No arrests were made, police said.
Sasikala formally assumed charge as the AIADMK general secretary today.