Resigned Assembly membership due to disillusionment with AIADMK leadership: Esakki Subaya tells Madras High Court

Former AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya testified before the Madras High Court that his resignation from the party was voluntary and driven by disillusionment with leadership. The court is reviewing petitions challenging the Speaker's acceptance of resignations while disqualification proceedings were active.
Why it matters
This case highlights internal political instability within the AIADMK and raises legal questions regarding the procedural validity of legislative resignations during disqualification disputes.
Former AIADMK MLA E. Subaya alias Esakki Subaya (62), now with the TVK, on Monday (June 29, 2026) told the Madras High Court his resignation from the Legislative Assembly was entirely voluntary as well as genuine and he took the decision due to total disillusionment with the AIADMK leadership.
The article reports on court proceedings and claims from both sides of the political dispute without taking a stance.
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