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.
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin and AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami criticize the TVK government for failing to control a surge in crimes, including murders and sexual offenses, across Tamil Nadu in the last 15 days.
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.
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.
AIADMK faces a deepening internal conflict as senior leaders C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani convened a meeting with MLAs, reportedly garnering significant support. This gathering occurred concurrently with a separate district secretaries meeting led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Following the Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to either support or block C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. While some AIADMK leaders attempted to engineer defections for TVK, Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed any support, leading to MLAs being moved to resorts.
Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to take serious note of the developments. He submitted a representation seeking an invitation for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the next govt.
The legislators left the decision to Stalin, multiple sources told TOI. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, meanwhile, is understood to have sought governor R V Arlekar’s appointment on Friday.
The legislators left the decision to Stalin, multiple sources told TOI. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, meanwhile, is understood to have sought governor R V Arlekar’s appointment on Friday.
