On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay secured a crucial trust vote in the Assembly, garnering 144 votes in favor, while 22 MLAs opposed and 5 abstained from voting. The Opposition, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), staged a walkout, criticizing the ruling Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) government for its perceived lack of a true majority. Stalin claimed that the TVK only had 106 effective members following the resignation of one MLA and a court restriction on another's voting rights. He accused the government of relying on support from parties aligned with the DMK to avoid President's Rule, questioning the legitimacy of the ruling party's support base. Additionally, Stalin raised concerns about recent political developments involving the AIADMK, alleging that the ruling party had secured votes without informing the respective MLA's party leadership. This political maneuvering has led to accusations of a split within the AIADMK, further complicating the political landscape in Tamil Nadu.