AIADMK Factions Clash Over Legitimacy Amid Trust Vote Fallout
Both factions of AIADMK Legislature Party present petitions to Speaker, claim legitimacy
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Following a split in the AIADMK Legislature Party during a trust vote on May 13, 2026, both factions have submitted petitions to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, each claiming legitimacy. The dispute centers around accusations of betrayal and calls for disqualification of certain MLAs who voted against the party's stance.
- 01Both factions of the AIADMK Legislature Party claim legitimacy after a split during a trust vote.
- 02Edappadi K. Palaniswami accuses rebel MLAs of betrayal for voting with the government.
- 03The rebel faction, led by S.P. Velumani, seeks the disqualification of 22 MLAs for defection.
- 04Palaniwami's authority to remove functionaries is questioned by the opposing faction.
- 05Calls for a party general council meeting to address the election defeat.
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On May 14, 2026, following a split in the AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) Legislature Party during a trust vote, both factions presented petitions to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the AIADMK general secretary, accused 25 MLAs of betrayal for voting with the government, while the rebel faction, led by S.P. Velumani, claimed legitimacy and sought the disqualification of 22 MLAs who voted against the party's stance. Velumani criticized Palaniswami's actions as invalid and urged him to convene a general council meeting to discuss the party's recent electoral defeat. The internal conflict highlights the ongoing power struggle within the AIADMK, as both factions attempt to assert their authority and legitimacy in the wake of the trust vote.
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The internal conflict within the AIADMK could affect party unity and influence future electoral strategies in Tamil Nadu.
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