AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVK
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu as a fourth AIADMK MLA resigns within 24 hours, seeking to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The resignations have led to accusations of 'horse-trading' from senior AIADMK leaders, who claim that the resignations were premeditated. The Assembly Speaker has accepted the resignations, stating they followed the proper procedures.
- ▪Four AIADMK MLAs have resigned in a short span, with the latest resignation being submitted by Esakki Subaya.
- ▪Senior AIADMK leaders have accused the party of engaging in 'horse-trading' and have sought to prevent the acceptance of the resignations.
- ▪The Assembly Speaker confirmed that the resignations were accepted according to Assembly rules, as they were submitted in person.
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AIADMK cries ‘horse-trading’ after 4th Tamil Nadu MLA resigns in 24 hours, seeking to join TVKThree AIADMK legislators, including Maragatham Kumaravel, P Sathyabama, and S Jayakumar tendered their resignations to speaker JCD Prabhakar on MondayUpdated on: May 26, 2026 2:33 PM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link A fresh political row is brewing in Tamil Nadu over a fourth AIADMK MLA exiting from the party a day after three others, belonging to the Edappadi K Palaniswami faction, submitted their resignations to the speaker, reportedly seeking to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The move has drawn criticism from senior AIADMK leaders, who accused the party of “horse trading.”AIADMK MP Inbadurai seeks resignation of three MLAs who resigned.
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