Another setback for AIADMK as M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigns as MLA in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK MLA M.R. Vijayabhaskar has resigned from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, marking the sixth such resignation from the party in recent months. The Speaker has formally accepted the resignation following the required procedural steps.
Why it matters
Frequent resignations of elected officials can signal internal party instability and impact the legislative balance of power in the state.
In another setback to the AIADMK, party MLA M.R. Vijayabhaskar , who represented Karur constituency, resigned on Monday (June 29, 2026) as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, following a series of AIADMK resignations months after the 2026 Assembly elections.
The report is a straightforward account of political events and procedural actions taken by the Speaker.
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