Tamil Nadu Today: AIADMK rebel MLAs declare support for TVK
A rebel faction of the AIADMK party has pledged support to the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has initiated the closure of state-run liquor shops near sensitive public areas.
Why it matters
This reflects significant political realignment in Tamil Nadu and the policy priorities of the newly formed administration.
A rebel group of the AIADMK , led by former Ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani, declared its support to the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. Mr. Shanmugam accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of having attempted to form a government with the support of the party’s traditional adversary, the DMK, in the aftermath of the election results.
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