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AIADMK Split Looms as Most MLAs Rally Behind Vijay TVK Alliance in 48 Hour Crisis
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Two thirds of MLAs reportedly line up
Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK is in turmoil as talks intensify over the next 48 hours. Reports say more than two-thirds of its MLAs are backing CV Shanmugam’s outreach toward actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK, while party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami digs in. The development signals deep cracks inside AIADMK leadership as alliance choices reshape the race.
- AIADMK internal tensions reportedly center on TVK alliance talks
- More than two thirds of MLAs are said to back Shanmugam’s approach
- Edappadi K Palaniswami is pushing back as negotiations accelerate
- A major political decision is expected within 48 hours
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