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Tamil Nadu Election Shock AIADMK Rebels Could Swing Vijay TVK as Governor Meets DMK Fallout
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Upset AIADMK MLAs may quietly back TVK next
Tamil Nadu’s election result upends the state’s long two-party pattern as Actor Vijay’s TVK wins big. Within the AIADMK, “upset” MLAs are reportedly preparing to meet CV Shanmugam, even as DMK reacts sharply over Congress support for TVK. Meanwhile, Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepts DMK’s resignation and Vijay seeks a meeting, leaving government formation unclear.
- TVK’s win breaks Tamil Nadu’s traditional two-party dominance
- AIADMK internal dissent grows as MLAs consider backing Vijay
- DMK accuses Congress of aligning with TVK behind the scenes
- Governor accepted DMK’s resignation as Vijay presses for talks
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