AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry resort amid buzz over TVK poaching attempt
Nearly 25-27 newly-elected MLAs of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) have been accommodated at a resort in neighbouring Puducherry, party leaders said on Thursday, amid speculation of attempts by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to secure support for government formation. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami holds a consultative meeting with newly-elected MLAs. (Xl) The development comes months after veteran AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan switched to actor-politician Vijay-led TVK in January 2026. Sengottaiyan has reportedly reached out to some of his former associates in the AIADMK camp as TVK seeks to cross the majority mark of 118 in the Assembly. With Congress support, TVK currently has the backing of 113 legislators. Amid speculation over possible support to TVK, senior AIADMK leader KP Munusamy, who unsuccessfully contested from the Veppanahalli Assembly segment, denied any such move. “In any situation, the AIADMK has not extended support to the TVK. We are issuing this clarification as per the directions of our party’s general secretary,” Munusamy said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, AIADMK leader …
