AIADMK to Pursue Action Against 25 MLAs for Supporting TVK
Action against 25 AIADMK MLAs who backed TVK certain, says O.S. Manian
The Hindu
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O.S. Manian, former AIADMK Minister, announced that action will be taken against 25 AIADMK MLAs for allegedly supporting the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) in violation of party directives. This follows a Supreme Court ruling affirming the authority of the party Whip, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Manian claims the Chief Minister's meetings with these MLAs indicate a breach of party discipline.
- 01O.S. Manian confirmed that action under the anti-defection law will be initiated against the 25 MLAs.
- 02The AIADMK Whip, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, holds the authority to direct party members, as clarified by the Supreme Court in a 2023 ruling.
- 03Manian accused the Chief Minister of meeting the defiant MLAs, which he claims demonstrates their disregard for party discipline.
- 04He highlighted that political shifts are common post-elections, with some individuals reportedly aligning with the ruling party for personal gain.
- 05The allegations suggest that the MLAs sought positions and contracts by supporting the TVK against party directives.
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O.S. Manian, the former AIADMK Minister and Deputy Leader of the Opposition, announced on Saturday that the party will initiate action against 25 MLAs who allegedly supported the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) in violation of party directives. He emphasized that this action will be taken under the anti-defection law, as these MLAs defied the party Whip, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Manian referenced a 2023 Supreme Court ruling regarding the authority of the Whip, asserting that it is the general secretary's prerogative to appoint the Whip, which in this case is Palaniswami. He alleged that the Chief Minister's meetings with the MLAs serve as evidence of their disregard for party discipline. Furthermore, Manian remarked on the trend of political realignment following elections, stating that it is common for individuals to seek positions and contracts by aligning with the ruling party. He criticized those moving towards the ruling party as acting out of “self-interest,” indicating a potential shift in loyalty among political leaders in Tamil Nadu.
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This situation could affect the political stability within the AIADMK and influence the dynamics of party loyalty in Tamil Nadu.
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