AIADMK factions met Thursday after cross-voting during the TVK government’s floor test. Edappadi K Palaniswami’s group met with a rival camp led by C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani, while party headquarters remained heavily guarded. Shanmugam says the faction won’t enter HQ until justice is delivered, as rebels weigh legal options and push for a general council meeting.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on party MLAs who supported TVK during a floor test, accusing them of violating party directives. He alleged the ruling side promised ministerial positions in exchange for support, drawing comparisons between AIADMK and TVK and fueling speculation about internal divisions.
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AIADMK MLA C V Shanmugam stoked fresh speculation by claiming party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami proposed becoming chief minister with DMK support. Shanmugam said the plan was rejected by a majority of legislators and insisted his faction has no intention of splitting the AIADMK, urging instead for a new alliance as political clouds gather in Tamil Nadu.
After a major election defeat, the AIADMK is locked in an internal power struggle. MLAs are split over whether the party should support the ruling TVK, while some leaders and supporters appear openly unhappy with party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. Reports of senior figures skipping meetings underline the fractures, raising doubts about the party’s next move.
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