AIADMK Stands Firm Against Confidence Motion

The AIADMK has announced its opposition to the TVK government's confidence motion. Senior leader Agri S S Krishnamurthy confirmed the decision taken by the party's General Secretary. The party warned of legal action against cross-voting, and reinforced unity under Edappadi K Palaniswami amidst ongoing internal tensions.

The AIADMK has firmly decided to oppose the TVK government's upcoming confidence motion, senior party leader Agri S S Krishnamurthy announced on Tuesday. He stressed that all party MLAs have been instructed to vote accordingly, warning of legal repercussions for any cross-voting.

Addressing media queries, Krishnamurthy emphasized the possibility of invoking the anti-defection law if members lean away from the party directive. Meanwhile, O S Manian and other MLAs supporting Edappadi K Palaniswami reinforced the party's unity, dismissing rumors of internal divisions.

The current crisis marks a significant power struggle between Palaniswami's leadership and a rebel faction led by C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani. This rebel group, favoring TVK and Velumani’s leadership, challenges the existing order within AIADMK, underscoring tensions in the state's political landscape.