In a significant political shift, over 300 members from the AIADMK party, including prominent figures like former ministers Vellamandi Natarajan and Anandan, have officially joined actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at an event in Panaiyur, near Chennai. The defectors cited their inability to serve the public effectively under current AIADMK leadership as a primary reason for their departure. Former AIADMK leader Udumalai Radhakrishnan highlighted the party's past discipline under the late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and expressed hope that TVK reflects the ideals of both Jayalalithaa and M.G. Ramachandran. TVK leaders, including Minister Sengottaiyan, praised Vijay's leadership and vowed to maintain a corruption-free administration. Aadhav Arjuna, another minister, suggested that a mass exodus from AIADMK could occur, predicting that 90% of its members might join TVK soon. The new members are expected to play a crucial role in upcoming local body elections, with TVK leaders expressing confidence in securing victories across all constituencies.