Three AIADMK MLAs join TVK

Three India — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs, K. Maragatham, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, and Jayakumar, resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and formally joined the ruling India — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. This move deepens the internal crisis within the India — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which has been grappling with factional tensions and electoral setbacks. The resignations reduce the India — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's strength in the Assembly and are expected to trigger by-elections in their former constituencies, along with the Tiruchy East seat vacated by Chief Minister Vijay. The India — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by Vijay, has further consolidated its political position following the Assembly elections, securing support from various allied parties. The defections highlight ongoing political realignments and leadership challenges in Tamil Nadu.