AIADMK Defectors Shake Up Tamil Nadu Politics

Three AIADMK legislators defected to the ruling TVK, prompting accusations of 'horse-trading' by the DMK and AIADMK. This move comes after the AIADMK's recent election loss and further exacerbates splits within the party. With these resignations, Tamil Nadu prepares for byelections amid political realignments.

In a significant political shift, three legislators from Tamil Nadu's AIADMK have defected to the ruling TVK. This move has elicited accusations of 'horse-trading' from opposition parties DMK and AIADMK.

The defection comes in the wake of the AIADMK's recent loss in the April 23 polls, which marked the fourth electoral defeat since 2019. The resignation of the three legislators underscores existing divisions within the AIADMK, previously split between supporters of General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and rebels led by C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani.

Political turmoil continues as Tamil Nadu braces for upcoming byelections, following the resignations. Both Palaniswami and DMK President M K Stalin have condemned the dismissals, highlighting the volatility within the state's political landscape.