The MDMK, led by Vaiko, has withdrawn from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing the DMK of attempting to install an AIADMK government, undermining its secular ideology.
DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government of functioning as a 'xerox copy' of the BJP, alleging attempts to weaken the opposition by inducting AIADMK MLAs. Stalin also criticized the government's handling of women's safety issues and the alleged involvement of ruling party functionaries in recent crimes.
Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin and his supporters have joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift and continuing exodus from the opposition party. The move occurred in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
After a fortnight of disagreement, AIADMK factions have reunited with rebel MLAs, led by S P Velumani, meeting party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to affirm support and deny any party split, only a 'difference of opinion'.
AIADMK MLA P Balakrishna Reddy supports Edappadi K Palaniswami amid party crisis; 4 MLAs resign in 2 days, reducing party strength to 43 in 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by CM C Joseph Vijay. The move, orchestrated by AIADMK's K A Sengottaiyan and TVK's Aadhav Arjuna, drew criticism from opposition leaders who called it 'horse trading'.
Three AIADMK MLAs resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and joined the ruling TVK party, sparking accusations of 'horse-trading' from DMK and AIADMK leaders. Speaker JCD Prabhakar accepted the resignations, reducing AIADMK's strength and necessitating by-elections.
Three AIADMK legislators resigned and are expected to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party after supporting the TVK government in a recent floor test. Five other AIADMK legislators have rejoined their party chief, altering the assembly's party strength.
Three AIADMK MLAs resigned after voting for the Tamiliga Vettri Kahagam govt in a confidence vote. They were reportedly promised tickets in upcoming by-elections by a TVK minister. Meanwhile, other rebel MLAs met with AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami as part of reconciliation efforts.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore stated that the AIADMK rebel faction will not join the Vijay government in Tamil Nadu, asserting that the mandate is against BJP's "backdoor" politics. He believes the government is stable and does not require support from other parties.
AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamoorthy asserted that over 95% of the party's organizational base supports general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, citing attendance at a recent meeting. He criticized leader Shanmugam for disputing his removal from party posts.
Tamil Nadu minister Adhav Arjuna stated CM Vijay wants a cabinet that functions "like one family," including supporting parties. This comes amid cracks in the alliance over potentially inducting rebel AIADMK MLAs, with CPM threatening to withdraw support if this happens.
The CPM in Tamil Nadu has warned it will reconsider its support for the TVK government if it includes AIADMK rebel faction members in the cabinet. CPM state secretary P Shanmugam stated this support was to prevent President's Rule and BJP's influence, emphasizing the mandate was against both DMK and AIADMK.
Senior AIADMK leader S Semmalai resigned Monday, citing "immense mental anguish" over recent party developments and its "fragile condition." He expressed concern over internal disputes damaging the party's image and claimed he was sidelined after Jayalalithaa's death.
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram advised Tamil Nadu CM Vijay not to include the rebel AIADMK group in his government, stating the mandate was for a government excluding both AIADMK and DMK. He urged Vijay to stay true to the mandate and not induct AIADMK MLAs, despite their support during a floor test.
AIADMK split evident as rebel faction led by SP Velumani supports government in trust vote, contrary to Edappadi K Palaniswami's opposition, ensuring government's win.
AIADMK faces internal revolt as MLAs rebel against Edappadi K Palaniswami, backing TVK government in Tamil Nadu assembly floor test, citing betrayal of party principles against DMK
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK-led coalition won the floor test with 144 votes, securing a majority in the 234-member state assembly, marking the end of DMK and AIADMK's decades-long dominance.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces his first floor test with a slim majority after his TVK party emerged as the single-largest party. Rebel AIADMK MLAs have pledged support, while a court order temporarily bars one TVK MLA from voting. A forgery row also complicates the situation ahead of the crucial assembly vote.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces trust vote, but the real story may be the AIADMK's internal rupture and potential loss of MLAs to Vijay's party
The AIADMK party is experiencing a significant internal rift, with a faction of MLAs supporting Chief Minister Vijay's government ahead of a floor test. Party leadership has threatened disciplinary action against those defying the official directive to vote against the government.
Tamil Nadu faces an AIADMK internal conflict as Vijay's new government prepares for a floor test. A faction led by CV Shanmugam pledged support to Vijay, defying party directives. Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs of action, while OS Manian asserted 47 MLAs back Edappadi K Palaniswami. This rift highlights deep divisions within the AIADMK following recent poll performance.
A faction of AIADMK, led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugam, has announced support for Chief Minister Vijay's TVK government ahead of a crucial floor test. This move comes amid internal rifts within AIADMK over potential alliances, with the faction opposing any tie-up with DMK. Vijay is working to secure the required majority with support from various parties.
A faction of AIADMK, led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugam, has announced support for Chief Minister Vijay's TVK government ahead of a crucial floor test. This move comes amid internal rifts within AIADMK over potential alliances, with the faction opposing any tie-up with DMK. Vijay is working to secure the required majority with support from various parties.
