Rift in AIADMK: Allegations of Alliance with DMK Escalate

The AIADMK faces internal turmoil as senior leaders SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam accuse party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami of seeking an alliance with DMK. Around 30 MLAs oppose Palaniswami after election losses and show support for TVK's C Joseph Vijay-led government. Rumors of a split circulate.

The fissures within AIADMK have deepened, with senior leaders accusing Chief Edappadi K Palaniswami of seeking an alliance with DMK. SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam lead a faction of MLAs who oppose Palaniswami's leadership, following the party's poor performance in recent elections.

Accusations flew as the Velumani-Shanmugam faction announced support for the TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay, arguing Palaniswami's alleged plans with DMK go against AIADMK's founding principles. They demanded a thorough party council meeting to address the electoral defeat and return to its roots.

The AIADMK retaliated, denying alliance rumors and emphasizing Palaniswami's effort to sustain support. It portrayed Palaniswami as a dedicated leader, attributing the party's electoral victories to him and the legacy of former icons. Tensions rise as speculation of a party split grows.