In a significant turn of events, the AIADMK factions have reconciled after a two-week division, with rebel MLAs led by S. P. Velumani expressing their support for party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Velumani emphasized that there was never a split but only a difference of opinion, as he and 13 other legislators met with Palaniswami to reaffirm their commitment to the party. Despite the absence of C. Ve. Shanmugam, who was said to be aligned with Velumani, the group asserted their unity. Following their meeting, both factions withdrew their petitions for disqualification of each other's MLAs under the anti-defection law. Velumani also noted that Palaniswami agreed to form a committee to review the party's performance after their recent electoral defeat, aiming to strengthen the AIADMK as a united front. This reconciliation comes amidst challenges, as the party's strength in the Tamil Nadu Assembly has decreased from 47 to 43 members after four MLAs defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).