Four former AIADMK Ministers join TVK amid fresh wave of defections
Four former AIADMK Ministers, M.C. Sampath, N.R. Sivapathi, Kadambur C. Raju, and Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday. The defectors, who were in the presence of TVK general secretary and Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand, announced their decision to switch parties at the party's headquarters in Panaiyur.
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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