Former AIADMK Minister C. Vijayabaskar, senior leaders join TVK
Several senior AIADMK leaders, including former ministers, have defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. This shift marks a significant realignment in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Why it matters
The mass defection of influential regional leaders signals a potential decline for the AIADMK and strengthens the ruling TVK party.
The exodus of influential regional leaders from the AIADMK continued on Thursday (July 2, 2026), with former Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar, former Transport Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar, several other senior functionaries and thousands of cadres joining Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), dealing a fresh blow to the Dravidian major.
The article objectively reports on political party changes and the history of the involved politicians.
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