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Former CPI leader C. Mahendran joins TVK

Former CPI leader C. Mahendran joins TVK
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Former CPI leader C. Mahendran has joined the TVK party, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, citing a commitment to anti-corruption. The move has drawn criticism from his former party, which previously removed him from positions due to internal allegations.

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Political defections and the shifting allegiances of regional leaders provide insight into the changing landscape of state-level political power dynamics.

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Former CPI State deputy secretary C. Mahendran on Thursday (June 18, 2026) joined the TVK, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

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