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.
The DMK is reportedly skipping an INDIA bloc meeting on June 8 in New Delhi. This follows the Congress ending its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly elections, aligning instead with C Joseph Vijay's TVK party.
The DMK announced it will not attend the INDIA bloc meeting on June 8 in Delhi due to the Congress's alliance with TVK. The DMK, a significant ally, expressed its stance on X, stating it will still voice concerns on national welfare issues raised by other bloc members.
The BJP-led NDA anticipates an easier legislative path as rivals TMC and DMK face internal and external political challenges, respectively. This shift could allow the government to advance its agenda, including simultaneous elections.
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Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay stated the state's political landscape is now solely between his TVK party and the DMK, accusing the latter of 'family politics'. He vowed transparency and commitment to state rights and secularism.
Die Europäische Kommission genehmigt den Zusammenschluss von Arla Foods und DMK, um die leistungsstärkste Molkereigenossenschaft Europas zu schaffen, ohne Bedenken für den Wettbewerb.
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.
A literary spat has erupted in Tamil Nadu politics between DMK leader A Raja and the VCK and IUML parties after the latter joined the new TVK government. Raja's metaphor of a 'coconut tree bending into a neighbour's house' drew sharp retorts from VCK and TVK, accusing DMK of arrogance and fear.
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.
DMK leader Anitha Radhakrishnan criticized Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's new government, predicting its collapse in months. He also questioned the absence of Vijay's wife and children at the swearing-in ceremony, sparking controversy.
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.
DMK leader M K Stalin announced a 38-member committee to assess the reasons for the party's electoral defeat across all 234 constituencies. Members are tasked with reporting candid feedback from party cadre, including criticisms of Stalin himself, to guide organizational reforms.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay secured 144 votes in a trust vote, with 22 against and 60 absent. He accused the DMK of undermining his government despite lacking a majority, citing election figures and secular coalition support.
