AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani likely to resign as MLA: Party sources
AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani is reportedly considering resigning from his MLA position amid a wave of defections within the party. Several other MLAs have already left the party to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Why it matters
The internal instability of a major political party in Tamil Nadu significantly impacts the state's legislative balance and political landscape.
AIADMK deputy general secretary and Thondamuthur MLA S.P. Velumani is likely to resign his Assembly membership and quit the party, according to AIADMK sources. The development comes amid a series of resignations that have reduced the AIADMK’s strength in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 47 to 41.
The article reports on political developments and rumors based on party sources without favoring any specific faction.
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