Another Setback For AIADMK, Former Ministers, MLAs Join Vijay's TVK, tamil nadu politics
Four former AIADMK ministers and ex-MLAs joined the ruling TVK party in Chennai on Saturday, following a series of setbacks for the AIADMK after the April 23 election. The defectors, including Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, MC Sampath, Kadambur C Raju, and NR Sivapathi, joined in front of TVK General Secretary Anand and General Secretary for election campaign management Aadhav Arjuna. This latest move follows a trend of AIADMK members joining TVK, including former ministers Vellamandi Natarajan and Anandan, as well as former MLAs.
16 JUN 2026
— 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.
20 JUN 2026
— NDTV
The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) experienced significant growth in membership, attracting prominent figures and grassroots supporters.
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