Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay achieved a significant political victory by winning a trust vote in the assembly with 144 votes in favor. However, this success has intensified an ongoing crisis within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party. Following the vote, former Chief Minister E Palaniswami removed 26 party leaders, including 12 legislators, from their positions, appointing his own loyalists in their stead. The rebel faction, led by CV Shanmugam, has deemed these removals invalid and plans to contest them. The internal conflict is a continuation of the factional struggles that emerged after the death of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in December 2016. The AIADMK is now facing allegations of 'horse-trading' as the main opposition party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, accused the ruling coalition of unethical practices during the trust vote. Palaniswami has warned that lawmakers who defy his orders may face disqualification under the anti-defection law. As tensions rise, the AIADMK's future and unity remain uncertain as factions continue to clash over leadership and party direction.