AIADMK Cross-Voting Boosts TVK Government Amidst Political Drama

In a dramatic floor test, 25 AIADMK rebel MLAs voted in support of the TVK government, raising its assembly tally to 144 amidst allegations of horse-trading. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the government for sustaining itself with 'borrowed' allies. CM C Joseph Vijay responded by pledging developmental progress.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government saw a significant boost in its assembly tally to 144 after 25 AIADMK rebel MLAs voted in its favor during Wednesday's floor test. This move has sparked allegations of horse-trading from the opposition.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Leader of Opposition, accused the TVK government of maintaining power with 'borrowed' allies and by fracturing the AIADMK. The floor test saw support for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay from unexpected quarters, including former state ministers S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam.

Chief Minister Vijay, while addressing the allegations, stated that his government would focus on driving development at 'full throttle' instead of engaging in underhanded political deals. This parliamentary shift marks a critical moment in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.