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AIADMK rebels back Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu floor test amid party split
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
A rebel faction is quietly switching allegiance to TVK
Ahead of Tamil Nadu’s floor test, a faction of AIADMK has decided to ally with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s TVK. The move follows poor showings in recent elections and deepening internal dissent, with critics alleging AIADMK leaders have been working toward ties with the DMK. The split could reshape the political math for the government’s challenge.
- AIADMK rebels are aligning with TVK ahead of the floor test
- The decision follows disappointing results in previous elections
- Dissenters accuse AIADMK leaders of seeking DMK ties
- The alliance could impact the floor test outcome
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