Three AIADMK MLAs resign to join Vijay's TVK party

Three AIADMK MLAs resigned from their positions on Monday to join actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party ^[1].

This shift in allegiance signals a growing challenge for the AIADMK as it faces internal instability while Vijay seeks to expand his political footprint in Tamil Nadu. The move strengthens the TVK's position by absorbing established legislators from a rival camp.

The resigning members include Madurantakam MLA Maragatham Kumaravel, Dharapuram MLA Sathyabama, and Perundurai MLA Jayakumar ^[2]. These three ^[1] legislators were part of a rebel faction led by C Ve Shanmugam. They submitted their official resignation letters to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat ^[2].

The exodus follows a period of tension within the AIADMK. The resignations are viewed as a significant setback for the party, which is now losing members from the Velumani-Shanmugam rebel camp ^[1].

"The AIADMK faced another major setback on Monday after three MLAs from the rebel faction led by C Ve Shanmugam resigned from the party and joined actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)," an MSN report said ^[3].

Political observers note that the timing of these resignations is critical. By securing experienced lawmakers, the TVK is transitioning from a celebrity-led movement into a structured political entity with legislative experience. A News24Online report said the move is a major boost for actor Vijay's growing political influence ahead of the upcoming elections ^[4].

The AIADMK has not yet issued a formal response to the departure of the three members. However, the loss of these seats reduces the party's strength in the assembly and highlights the fragility of its current coalition ^[1].