How the anti-defection law is going to operate in the AIADMK case?
Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the general secretary of the AIADMK, removed 26 rebel district secretaries, including former Ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani, from their positions on Wednesday night (May 13, 2026). This action followed a division within the party's Assembly members, with 22 supporting Palaniswami and 25 opposing the trust motion moved by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution and the Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Disqualification Ground of Defection) Rules, 1986, outline grounds for disqualification in cases of defection.
26 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Speaker's acceptance of resignations from AIADMK legislators who joined a rival party is being challenged by the AIADMK leadership, potentially impacting their future in office.
27 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Thirumavalavan addressed supporters after DMK leaders criticized the VCK's Cabinet membership, emphasizing the party's past contributions and urging supporters to focus on strengthening the VCK.
28 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Former AIADMK Minister Vellamandi Natarajan joins the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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