AMMK founder TTV Dhinakaran has expelled the party’s sole MLA, S Kamaraj, after he chose to support the ruling TVK government unilaterally. Dhinakaran called the move a betrayal of party workers and voters, removing the MLA from all party positions and primary membership. The fallout follows Dhinakaran’s earlier allegations of horse trading by TVK.
AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran accused the newly formed TVK government of reneging on an election promise of 200 units of free electricity each month. He said the Tamil Nadu CM’s first order provides the benefit for two months instead, calling it a “continuation of DMK.” Dhinakaran demanded an amendment to ensure full monthly implementation as promised in the manifesto.
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In Tamil Nadu, AMMK has filed a complaint against TVK after TTV Dhinakaran alleged that an AMMK MLA S Kamaraj support letter was forged. Dhinakaran also claims the video of Kamaraj signing the letter was manipulated. The dispute follows a police complaint linked to using a photocopied letter for government formation, with TVK citing Kamaraj’s support on Dhinakaran’s approval.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam dismissed AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran’s claim that MLA-elect Kamaraj wrote a letter supporting Vijay for a coalition government. Dhinakaran visited Lok Bhavan with the letter, but TVK responded that its post-poll position doesn’t require bargaining or negotiation with any party. TVK had won 108 seats, missing the 118-seat majority mark.
As Tamil Nadu’s next government formation talks intensify, AMMK has filed a police complaint against TVK, alleging it used a forged letter attributed to MLA Kamaraj to claim support. The move comes amid competing claims, rival videos, and shifting backing between parties, including Dhinakaran’s support for AIADMK’s Palaniswami before the Governor.
AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran has extended support to AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami to form government in Tamil Nadu after meeting the Governor. The move is being seen as a major political setback for actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy, as coalition dynamics shift ahead of government formation and negotiations.
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