AIADMK Leaders Seek Disqualification of Palaniswami and Supporters Over Trust Vote Dispute
AIADMK tussle: Shanmugam-Velumani camp seeks disqualification of Palaniswami, others for 'defying' whip on trust vote
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In Chennai, a faction of the AIADMK led by C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani has accused party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami of defying party directives during a recent trust vote. They are seeking disqualification of Palaniswami and 22 other MLAs under anti-defection laws, claiming a majority supports their stance.
- 01The Shanmugam-Velumani faction claims majority support among AIADMK MLAs.
- 02They are seeking disqualification of Edappadi K Palaniswami and others for not following the whip during a trust vote.
- 03The faction asserts that Palaniswami's recent appointments and removals are invalid.
- 04Tensions within the party have led to increased police presence at the AIADMK headquarters.
- 05Palaniswami is holding meetings with his supporters to strategize against the rebel faction.
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The AIADMK faction led by C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani has announced intentions to disqualify party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami and 22 other MLAs for allegedly defying party directives during a recent confidence vote for the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government. C Vijayabaskar, the faction's whip, stated that 25 out of 47 MLAs followed the instructions to support the government, while Palaniswami and his supporters did not comply. The faction claims to have the majority and is contesting Palaniswami's recent decisions regarding party appointments and removals as invalid. Amidst rising tensions, the AIADMK headquarters in Chennai is under heavy police security to prevent potential violence, reminiscent of past conflicts within the party. Palaniswami is actively meeting with his supporters to counter the rebel faction's claims.
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The ongoing power struggle within the AIADMK could lead to significant changes in party leadership and affect future political strategies in Tamil Nadu.
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