In a significant political shift in Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay's government has secured a majority in the state assembly with the support of 25 rebel MLAs from the AIADMK party. This development occurred during a trust vote, where Vijay's coalition received backing from 120 MLAs, including Congress and other regional parties. Following this, Edappadi K Palaniswami, the AIADMK chief, removed the rebel MLAs from their party positions, intensifying the political drama. The rebel faction, led by SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam, now faces potential disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law, as they do not meet the two-thirds threshold required to avoid such action. The situation presents several possible scenarios: the rebels could be disqualified, leading to bypolls; they might seek to gain additional support to reach the crucial 32 MLA mark; or they could resign and re-run under Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhaga (TVK) banner. However, legal challenges are likely if disqualification occurs, with the Supreme Court's precedents suggesting a tough road ahead for the rebels. Without securing additional defectors, their chances of overturning any disqualification remain slim.