Sengottaiyan denies horse-trading allegations as 4 AIADMK leaders join TVK
KA Sengottaiyan has denied allegations of horse-trading following the resignation of four AIADMK legislators who joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He stated that the resignations were voluntary and not influenced by him. Opposition parties have raised concerns about the political implications of these defections.
- ▪Sengottaiyan dismissed horse-trading allegations against TVK, stating that time will reveal the truth.
- ▪Four AIADMK legislators resigned to join TVK, prompting accusations from the opposition.
- ▪Sengottaiyan emphasized that the resignations were voluntary and not coerced.
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Sengottaiyan denies horse-trading allegations as 4 AIADMK leaders join TVKSengottaiyan was in the AIADMK for several decades and tendered his resignation as a Gobichettipalayam MLA in November 2025Published on: May 27, 2026 3:25 PM ISTBy S Vijay Karthik, ChennaiShare viaCopy link Tamil Nadu minister KA Sengottaiyan on Tuesday dismissed ‘horse-trading’ allegations against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and said only “time will tell” whether the resigned lawmakers would contest on behalf of the party in their respective constituencies.Sengottaiyan is also the minister for revenue and disaster management. (Facebook/KASengottaiyan)“I cannot answer every question.
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