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AIADMK Split Moves Behind TVK as Shanmugam Camp Backs Chief Minister Vijay
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Published on 12 May 2026
A long rift is quietly replaced by TVK support
AIADMK’s Shanmugam-led camp announced support for Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking a notable break within the party after a bitter split. The move comes as analysts watch how TVK’s rise could reshape post-election alliances in a fragmented Tamil Nadu political landscape, potentially strengthening Vijay’s position.
- Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction extended support to TVK
- The shift signals a major realignment after the party’s internal rift
- TVK’s momentum may influence upcoming post-election alliances
- The move could strengthen Chief Minister Vijay’s political footing
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