AIADMK Rebel Faction Backs New Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Government
AIADMK faction led by C.Ve. Shanmugam declares support to TVK; says EPS wanted to be CM with DMK support
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A faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by C.Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani, has declared support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. They criticized AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami for attempting to ally with the DMK, which they believe could jeopardize the party's identity.
- 01C.Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani lead a rebel faction of AIADMK supporting TVK.
- 02Shanmugam accused Edappadi K. Palaniswami of trying to ally with the DMK.
- 03The faction believes collaboration with DMK could lead to AIADMK's downfall.
- 04They called for a general council meeting to address electoral failures.
- 0530 out of 47 AIADMK legislators reportedly support Shanmugam's faction.
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On May 12, 2026, a faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led by former Ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani publicly declared their support for the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. This decision follows the recent Assembly election results, which the faction views as a failure for the AIADMK. Shanmugam criticized AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami for allegedly attempting to form a government with the DMK, the party's traditional rival, stating that such a move could threaten the very existence of the AIADMK. He emphasized the need for introspection regarding the party's electoral setbacks in the 2021 and 2026 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The faction has requested a meeting of the general council to discuss these issues. Additionally, it is reported that 30 of the 47 AIADMK legislators are aligned with Shanmugam and Velumani, indicating a significant split within the party.
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The split within the AIADMK could reshape the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, affecting future elections and governance.
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