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AIADMK erupts after TVK surge as MLAs back Vijay and leadership turns guns on rebels
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Some AIADMK MLAs now sit apart while backing Vijay
Tamil Nadu politics is roiled after Vijay’s TVK surge exposed fresh fractures within the AIADMK. Reports point to AIADMK MLAs distancing themselves in the Assembly and openly backing Vijay’s government, while party leadership launches sharp attacks on rebel figures. The shift suggests a fast-moving realignment that could reshape the state’s power equation in the weeks ahead.
- TVK’s rise has triggered visible splits inside AIADMK
- Some MLAs appear to back Vijay’s government despite party ties
- AIADMK leadership has launched a public offensive against rebels
- Tamil Nadu’s political alignment may shift quickly
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