AIADMK Wins Four Assembly Constituency Byelections

8 UPDATES · 15 DAYS · 6 JUN 2026 — 20 JUN 2026

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Latest · 20 Jun 2026

The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) experienced significant growth in membership, attracting prominent figures and grassroots supporters.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the defection of four former AIADMK ministers and ex-MLAs to the TVK party in Chennai, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by these individuals, the AIADMK, and the TVK party unless they are direct developments stemming from this defection.

The full story, from the beginning

6Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Another Setback For AIADMK, Former Ministers, MLAs Join Vijay's TVK, tamil nadu politics

The Hindu

The AIADMK will contest and win the upcoming byelections for four Assembly constituencies, asserting its commitment to its cadre-centric ideology.

The Hindu

Four former AIADMK Ministers defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday.

10Jun

The Hindu

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is attracting former AIADMK members and officials, raising questions about its intentions.

13Jun

The Hindu

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, emphasized the success of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's social media strategy in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

16Jun

NDTV

Former Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar resigned from the Assembly, contributing to a weakening of the opposition AIADMK's strength.

The Hindu

Dr. C. Vijayabaskar resigned from his MLA position in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, following a long association with the AIADMK.

20Jun

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) experienced significant growth in membership, attracting prominent figures and grassroots supporters.

Story concluded