In a significant political move, Edappadi K Palaniswami, the leader of the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu, has expelled several rebel MLAs, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani, after they supported Chief Minister Vijay's coalition government during a critical floor test. This decision follows the recent elections where the AIADMK secured only 47 seats out of 234 constituencies, marking a major setback for the party. The expelled MLAs had defied Palaniswami's directive to vote against the government, leading to a chaotic assembly session. Palaniswami accused the rebels of betraying the party and acting out of self-interest, stating that they should not have contested elections under the AIADMK banner if they intended to oppose the party's stance. The AIADMK has also sought the disqualification of 25 MLAs who voted against the party's whip, indicating the severity of the internal crisis. This turmoil comes at a politically sensitive time for the AIADMK as it navigates the challenges of the current political landscape in Tamil Nadu.