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‘Not given chance to speak’: AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly

‘Not given chance to speak’: AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly

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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after claiming that they were not permitted to raise issues during the Zero Hour, which led to a brief disruption in the House proceedings. The opposition has been pressing for an urgent debate in the Assembly over the incident, citing concerns regarding worker safety and environmental impact in the affected area. (PTI ) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said the opposition was denied an opportunity to speak despite repeated requests to highlight public issues. Also Read| ‘Leadership is not arrogance’: Another AIADMK MLA quits, takes a swipe at EPS He stated, “In the zero hour today, the Speaker have not allowed us to speak. So we have walked out. We are not given a chance to speak inside the assembly. We asked the speaker to give us a chance to speak on the issues of the public. We are denied the chance to speak.” Further, DMK and Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLAs also …

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regime to ensure water from the Cauvery, to be released during the Kuruvai cultivation season, reached the tail areas of the river system. In a statement, he contended that even when the election campaign was on for the Assembly elections, C and D channels (secondary watercourses branching off from the primary “A” and “B” of the Cauvery system) were desilted “in haste”. This would impair agricultural activity, in view of the scheduled date of opening of the Mettur dam being June 12. Besides, the removal of silt had not been carried out properly in respect of drains. A permanent solution had to be found to tackle the sprouting of water hyacinth at the junctions of the Coleroon, Korayaru, and Vennar, and their tributaries, Mr. Palaniswami added. Published – May 29, 2026 06:58 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK crisis worsens after another MLA quits Tamil Nadu Assembly

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A fourth MLA from the AIADMK’s rebel camp on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, bringing down the strength of the opposition party in the 234-member House to 43 from 47. Ambasamudram MLA Esakki Subaya met Speaker JCD Prabhakar and submitted his resignation letter, shortly after AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)-led faction called on the latter with a plea to not to accept the resignation of its three legislators who had stepped down on May 25. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels

Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels

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Chennai, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday chaired an interactive meeting with the frontline office bearers of the party including district secretaries against the background of demand from rebels, who have extended support to the TVK government, to convene the general council meeting. Palaniswami chairs crucial AIADMK meet of top office-bearers amidst challenge from rebels The meeting, held for nearly two hours, was attended by about 80 district secretaries, former minister B V Ramana said. All the office bearers and cadres solidly stand with Palaniswami, and the party would work out a strategy to emerge victorious in the coming days. “Over 80 district secretaries attended the meeting. A few could not attend as they were not able to arrive at the party headquarters on time,” Ramana told reporters. AIADMK leader M V Rajan Chellappa said the AIADMK has resolved to strive unitedly under the leadership of Palaniswami with unwavering dedication. “We will be steadfast in extending our full support and cooperation to strengthen the hands of our general secretary and former Chief Minister,” …

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK rift deepens as district units turn into battlegrounds

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK rift deepens as district units turn into battlegrounds

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The internal crisis within the AIADMK has deepened further as the party`s growing factional battle spread across district units in Tamil Nadu, triggering tensions and prompting police intervention in several places. Supporters of Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and the rival faction led by former Ministers S.P. Velumani and C.Ve. Shanmugham are increasingly engaged in a struggle for control, leading to party offices being locked and brought under security watch. Following similar developments in Villupuram, Cuddalore, Pudukkottai, and Karur, the latest flashpoint emerged in Dindigul, where police stepped in to prevent a confrontation between rival groups seeking control of the district party unit. The Dindigul dispute has brought two influential leaders and former ministers — Natham Viswanathan and Dindigul Srinivasan — into direct conflict. The differences surfaced after EPS removed several district-level functionaries believed to be aligned with the rebel faction. While Natham Viswanathan has backed the Velumani-Shanmugham camp, Dindigul Srinivasan has remained firmly with EPS. Supporters of Viswanathan sought police protection to enter the district office, while Srinivasan`s supporters opposed the move, resulting in police …

As Vijay gets backing of half of AIADMK MLAs, why this suits BJP just fine | Political Pulse News

As Vijay gets backing of half of AIADMK MLAs, why this suits BJP just fine | Political Pulse News

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With the support by 25 rebel AIADMK leaders to the C Joseph Vijay-led coalition government in Tamil Nadu during the floor test Wednesday, the split in the party is formal. However, the worry among some quarters in the ruling TVK is that while on the face of it its government is more secure, the AIADMK faction backing it may owe its loyalty to Delhi, leaving the Vijay ministry vulnerable to pressures. With first-time AIADMK MLA Leema Rose Martin seemingly swinging the MLAs away from Edappadi K Palaniswamy’s leadership, there is also apprehension that the door has been opened for lottery baron Santiago Martin to stretch his influence across the administration. Leema is Santiago’s wife, while their son-in-law Aadhav Arjun is a close Vijay comrade and a minister in the TVK government. According to sources, Leema too may get a place in the Cabinet. The unexpected development has also reopened nearly every unresolved question in the AIADMK since J Jayalalithaa’s death: over Palaniswami or EPS’s authority, over ally-turned-foe-turned ally BJP’s long shadow over the party, and …

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins trust vote of confidence in assembly; DMK walks out

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins trust vote of confidence in assembly; DMK walks out

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday secured the 144 majority votes in the vote of confidence held in the state legislative assembly, Tamil Nadu speaker J C D Prabhakar said. The vote of confidence motion was conducted based on the numbers in six rounds Block wise. (ANI picture) The vote of confidence motion was conducted based on the numbers in six rounds Block wise, he said. According to the announcement made by the Speaker, TVK won 144 which is above the mandated 118 seats to form the government. Earlier, commotion prevailed in the assembly as rebel All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs decided to extend their support. Also Read: Tamil Nadu floor test LIVE updates: Vijay vows his govt will be secular after winning trust vote As many as 25 AIADMK MLAs supported the trust vote while 22 of the MLAs under the leadership of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed it. 144 MLAs supported TVK while 22 MLAs went against the confidence motion while 5 MLAs including Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) …

CM Vijay visits rebel AIADMK MLAs as large faction backs his government

CM Vijay visits rebel AIADMK MLAs as large faction backs his government

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Amid clear signs of a divide within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay visited AIADMK MLA CV Shanmugam’s residence in Chennai on Tuesday. Shanmugam is one of the leaders heading the camp that is supporting TVK’s Vijay. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with AIDMK leaders CV Shanmugam, SP Velumani and others during a meeting, in Chennai. (PTI) This comes after reports of a rift in AIADMK, with senior leaders SP Velumani and CV Shanmugam alleging that party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami wanted to join hands with archrival DMK to keep TVK away from the ruling saddle. The two leaders also extended their support to the Vijay-led dispensation. About 30 MLAs are believed to be in the rebel camp that has questioned Palaniswami’s leadership following the party’s defeat in the April 23 assembly polls, news agency PTI reported. The party won only 47 seats out of 164 seats. Earlier, speaking to the reporters, Shanmugam had said they would meet C Joseph Vijay to provide a …

AIADMK faction extends support to TVK government in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK faction extends support to TVK government in Tamil Nadu

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A faction of the AIADMK led by senior leaders C. Ve. Shanmugam and S. P. Velumani on Tuesday announced its decision to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Addressing reporters in Chennai, Shanmugam said the faction would meet Chief Minister Vijay later in the day to formally submit a letter extending support to the newly formed government. The development comes amid growing signs of an internal split within the AIADMK following the party’s performance in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Shanmugam says AIADMK cannot align with DMK Shanmugam alleged that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami was exploring the possibility of forming a government with support from the DMK, a move he claimed was strongly opposed by a majority within the party. According to Shanmugam, the AIADMK was founded to oppose the DMK and any alliance with the ruling party would weaken the organisation politically. He said party members believed that joining hands with the DMK could damage the AIADMK’s identity and long-term …

Vijay, other newly elected MLAs take oath in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Vijay, other newly elected MLAs take oath in Tamil Nadu Assembly

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Newly-sworn Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay assumes the office of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, in Chennai on Sunday. (@TNDIPRNEWS X/ANI Photo) Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, nine other ministers, former chief ministers including Edappadi K Palaniswami and newly elected MLAs on Monday took the oath of office in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Pro-Tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah administered the oath of office. The Assembly proceedings for oath-taking of MLAs commenced at 9:30 am with a brief introduction by the Pro-Tem Speaker. The Chief Minister was the first to take oath as an MLA and nine ministers including N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna later took the oath as MLAs. Following this, DMK legislature party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, former Chief Ministers AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami and DMK leader O Panneerselvam, AIADMK members including Agri Krishnamurthy and K P Anbalagan were among those who took oath as legislators. Story continues below this ad Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as Member of Tamil Nadu …