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₹35 crore to topple Vijay govt: TVK MLA alleges horse-trading; ‘DMK link’ emerges

₹35 crore to topple Vijay govt: TVK MLA alleges horse-trading; ‘DMK link’ emerges

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Nearly two months after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister, startling revelations of attempts to topple the government have surfaced with allegations being made against the DMK. Actor-turned politician and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 10, after defeating the DMK in assembly polls. (ANI) An MLA has come forward claiming that he was offered money to quit the TVK party, hinting at alleged attempts at political horse-trading. MLA N Elaiyaraja claimed that he was offered ₹35 crore and threatened to influence his vote in a legislative resolution, following which police registered a case and arrested three persons, officials said, news agency ANI reported. Horse-trading allegations In his complaint, Elaiyaraja said that a person named Thirunavukkarasu contacted him and claimed to be running an opinion polling organisation called Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IPDS), saying he was reaching out at the request of members of a major political party. Also read: Mahua Moitra shares video of egg attack during TMC …

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

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Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday announced that she would introduce a private member’s bill in Parliament aimed at bringing greater transparency to elections where allegations of horse-trading frequently emerge, reported the PTI. 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

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK

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A fresh political row is brewing in Tamil Nadu over a fourth AIADMK MLA exiting from the party a day after three others, belonging to the Edappadi K Palaniswami faction, submitted their resignations to the speaker, reportedly seeking to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The move has drawn criticism from senior AIADMK leaders, who accused the party of “horse trading.” AIADMK MP Inbadurai seeks resignation of three MLAs who resigned. (Screengrab/PTI) Three AIADMK legislators, including Maragatham Kumaravel, P Sathyabama, and S Jayakumar tendered their resignations to speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday and met Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna to join the TVK. Meanwhile, fourth MLA Esakki Subaya, met the speaker on Tuesday to submit his resignation, which was denied at first since it was typed and not handwritten. Minutes later, Subaya submitted a handwritten resignation, which was then accepted. AIADMK leaders allege ‘horse-trading’ The AIADMK faction led by chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday appealed to the speaker that resignations of the three MLAs submitted on Monday should not be accepted, citing alleged legal and procedural …

3 AIADMK MLAs’ resignations accepted while EPS alleges ‘horse-trading’ by Vijay’s TVK: What next for the rebels?

3 AIADMK MLAs’ resignations accepted while EPS alleges ‘horse-trading’ by Vijay’s TVK: What next for the rebels?

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Even as AIADMK chief Edapaddi K Palaniswami (EPS) alleged “horse-trading” and “backstabbing”, Tamil Nadu assembly speaker JCD Prabhakar on Monday accepted the resignations of three of his party’s MLAs, Sathyabama, Maragatham Kumaravel, and Jayakumar, among those who had recently rebelled to support the new government led by actor-politician and now-CM Vijay’s party TVK. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (known as EPS) during the floor test earlier this month for Vijay’s government. (PTI File Photo) They are set to join the TVK formally, and may be its candidates in bypolls that’ll now be held for their seats. Speaking to reporters, the speaker said that the resignations were found to be in order as per rules and were submitted in person. Sathyabama is MLA from Dharapuram MLA; M Kumaravel from Madhuranthakam; and Jayakumar from Perundurai. “MLAs must submit their resignation letters in their own handwriting and present them personally. If this procedure is not followed, an inquiry may be conducted. As they submitted the letters directly in person, a decision was taken immediately,” speaker JCD Prabhakar …

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

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AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite AIADMK`s Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the government and also alleged horse-trading, leading to a denial by TVK in an overnight drama here. The AMMK general secretary said he has submitted a letter to the Governor asking him to invite AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami to form the government and offered his party`s lone MLA-designate S Kamaraj`s support to the AIADMK with whom his party contested the April 23 Assembly election under the NDA. Speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhavan on Friday night, Dhinakaran alleged that he could not reach his party MLA-elect as he appeared to have “gone missing.” “I suspect that the TVK, in a desperate bid to form the government, as it lacked the majority might have indulged in horse-trading,” Dhinakaran alleged. He even claimed that he complained to the governor about the issue. The TVK, however, denied indulging in any “horse-trading” in order to meet the requisite numbers in the Assembly and said the party leader …

BJP indulging in horse-trading to win Rajya Sabha election; former CM Naveen Patnaik

BJP indulging in horse-trading to win Rajya Sabha election; former CM Naveen Patnaik

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday (March 14, 2026) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its three candidates of indulging in horse-trading ahead of the ensuing Rajya Sabha elections. “There is horse-trading going on, with BJP leaders and their three Rajya Sabha candidates trying their best to secure votes through such means, which, as you know, is an offence to win a democratic election,” Mr. Patnaik alleged. Echoing the charge, senior Arun Sahoo, a BJD MLA and former minister, said a party lacking adequate numbers should not be claiming victory. “One party does not have the numbers to win the election. Yet, despite that, it has fielded candidates and is backing them while claiming they will win. This clearly points towards horse-trading, which is far removed from ideology and ethics,” Mr. Sahoo said. Another BJD legislator, Byomkesh Ray, alleged that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi himself was involved in contacting MLAs. “He is personally calling MLAs separately and making deals at his official residence. …

AAP’s horse-trading claim against BJP: No evidence found by ACB | Delhi News

AAP’s horse-trading claim against BJP: No evidence found by ACB | Delhi News

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No evidence has been found so far regarding the horse-trading allegations made by AAP leaders against the BJP a day before the Delhi Assembly election results were announced, sources in the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) said on Monday. The anti-graft body is also considering forwarding a complaint on the bribe claims filed by the Delhi BJP against AAP leaders — including national convenor Arvind Kejriwal — to the local police to take action against those allegedly spreading “rumours and misinformation”, sources said. When contacted, Joint Commissioner of Police (ACB) Madhur Verma confirmed the development. Story continues below this ad Last week, Kejriwal and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh alleged the BJP had embarked on ‘Operation Lotus’ in Delhi, and was seeking to bribe as many as 16 leaders of their party, offering each of them Rs 15 crore, to jump ship. AAP MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, who was stated to be among the 16 leaders, shared a mobile number on his X account. He said that he got the call from that number. The anti-graft body …

Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh to be questioned by ACB over AAP’s ’15 crore horse-trading’ allegations – India TV

Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh to be questioned by ACB over AAP’s ’15 crore horse-trading’ allegations – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has begun an investigation into the allegations of horsetrading made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following a complaint lodged by the BJP, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) ordered a probe into the claims. In response, the ACB team is set to question AAP leaders, including AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, AAP MP Sanjay Singh, and party leader Mukesh Ahlawat. The investigation stems from allegations made by Kejriwal, who accused the BJP of attempting to poach AAP candidates before the Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal claimed that 16 of his party’s candidates had been approached with offers of Rs 15 crore each and ministerial positions if they defected to the BJP. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kejriwal alleged, “In the last two hours, 16 of our candidates received calls offering them ₹15 crore each and ministerial positions if they leave AAP and join BJP.” Sanjay Singh, AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP, also echoed …