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Tamil Nadu power fight escalates as Congress MLAs move to Hyderabad amid poaching fears
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
Security shields five Congress MLAs away from Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s fractured verdict has sparked deeper alliance jockeying and allegations of poaching. Reports say five Congress MLAs were shifted and kept under security in Hyderabad to prevent “enemy” attempts. Meanwhile, TVK’s leaders reportedly tried to secure their position without revealing their full opposition plan, as AMMK voiced support for Edappadi Palaniswami as CM.
- Congress MLAs were moved to Hyderabad amid alleged poaching fears
- Five lawmakers reportedly remain under high security in Hyderabad
- TVK aims to protect its side without exposing details
- AMMK backs EPS for CM amid escalating political lobbying
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