The AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu is facing a public split after several lawmakers expressed support for actor Vijay following his recent electoral win [1, 2, 3].
This internal friction threatens the leadership of Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and suggests a shift in political loyalty toward Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party [1, 2].
Reports indicate that MLAs aligned with EPS have praised Vijay, a move that has created visible cracks within the party structure [1, 3]. This shift in allegiance follows the TVK leader's recent victory, which has prompted some party members to reconsider their support for the current leadership [1, 2].
The tension has escalated to the party's digital platforms. The AIADMK IT wing recently posted a lengthy critique targeting rebel leaders, including Shanmugam and Velumani [3]. This public confrontation highlights the growing divide between the party establishment and those seeking a new direction under the influence of the TVK [2, 3].
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the scale of the rebellion. One account suggests that some MLAs want to back the TVK and are calling for EPS to quit his position [1]. Another report said that the rebel faction claims a majority of the party's MLAs now back them rather than EPS [2].
The instability comes as the party attempts to maintain its standing in Tamil Nadu politics. The public nature of the dispute, including the social media posts by the party's own IT wing, marks a significant departure from internal party discipline [3].
“AIADMK in Tamil Nadu is publicly divided as EPS‑aligned MLAs appear to back actor Vijay”
The potential migration of AIADMK lawmakers toward Vijay's TVK signals a volatility in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. If a majority of MLAs successfully shift their allegiance, it could lead to a formal collapse of the AIADMK's current leadership structure and solidify Vijay as a dominant force in the region's politics.
