Action against 25 AIADMK MLAs who backed TVK certain, says O.S. Manian
O.S. Manian announced that action will be taken against 25 AIADMK MLAs for supporting the TVK, violating party directives. He referenced a Supreme Court ruling that emphasizes the authority of the party's general secretary in appointing the Whip. Manian also noted that political shifts often occur after elections, driven by personal interests.
- ▪O.S. Manian stated that action under the anti-defection law will be initiated against 25 AIADMK MLAs.
- ▪He claimed these MLAs acted in support of the TVK despite the party Whip's directives.
- ▪Manian highlighted that the Supreme Court's 2023 verdict clarified the power of the party's general secretary regarding Whip appointments.
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Former AIADMK Minister and Deputy Leader of the Opposition O.S. Manian on Saturday said action under the anti-defection law would “certainly” be initiated against 25 AIADMK MLAs who, he alleged, acted in support of the TVK despite the party Whip.After touring parts of the Vedaranyam Assembly constituency to thank voters following his electoral victory, Mr. Manian told reporters that the Supreme Court, in its 2023 verdict in the Shiv Sena case, had made it clear that the power to appoint the Whip for a legislature party rested with the party’s general secretary, which in the AIADMK’s case is Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Mr.
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