BJP’s Vijayadharani, ex-AIADMK Minister K.T. Pachaimal join TVK
Several prominent politicians from the BJP and AIADMK have defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Tamil Nadu. This move follows a series of recent political shifts in the region ahead of future electoral cycles.
Why it matters
The mass defection signals a significant realignment of political power in Tamil Nadu as the TVK party seeks to consolidate its influence.
Former MLA S. Vijayadharani from the BJP, former AIADMK Minister K.T. Pachaimal, former AIADMK MPs N. Balaganga, R. Vanaroja, A. Elavarasan have joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday (June 13, 2026).
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