Former AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification proceedings appear before Speaker
Four former AIADMK MLAs appeared before the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker to provide explanations regarding pending disqualification proceedings. The proceedings follow their alleged defiance of the party whip during a recent vote of confidence.
Why it matters
It details internal political instability and the legal processes governing party discipline within the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly.
Four former AIADMK MLAs against whom disqualification proceedings are pending under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution individually appeared before Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar in Chennai on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) and submitted their explanations.
Former MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthagam), P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram), S. Jeyakumar (Perundurai) and Esakki Subaya (Ambasamudram) appeared before the Speaker at his chamber in the Secretariat and submitted their explanations. AIADMK MLAs Agri S.S. Krishnamoorthy, N. Thalavai Sundaram and Thamarai S. Rajendran were also present on behalf of the party.
AIADMK MLAs Agri S.S. Krishnamoorthy, N. Thalavai Sundaram and Thamarai S. Rajendran arriving at the Secretariat in Chennai on August 4, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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