AIADMK Rebel Faction Backs Tamil Nadu's Ruling TVK Ahead of Assembly Vote
Tamil Nadu politics LIVE: Velumani-Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction extends support to ruling TVK
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In a surprising move, a faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led by former Ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani has pledged support to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu. This decision comes ahead of a critical floor test in the Assembly.
- 01AIADMK rebel faction supports ruling TVK government.
- 02Led by former Ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani.
- 03Decision made in light of recent Assembly election results.
- 04Accusations against AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami for seeking support from DMK.
- 05Upcoming floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly adds urgency to the political situation.
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In a surprising political shift, a rebel faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has announced its support for the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu. This decision was made public on May 12, 2026, by former Ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani, who cited the recent Assembly election verdict as a key factor. They were accompanied by fellow party members C. Vijayabhaskar and R. Kamaraj during the announcement. The faction criticized AIADMK's general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, alleging that he is attempting to form a government with the support of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a traditional rival. This development comes just ahead of a critical floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, heightening the stakes in the state's political landscape.
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The support from the AIADMK faction could stabilize the ruling TVK government, impacting governance and policy decisions in Tamil Nadu.
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