AIADMK''s Palaniswami faction petitions TN Speaker to not accept resignation of 3 party MLAs
The AIADMK faction led by Edappadi K Palaniswami has petitioned the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker to reject the resignations of three party MLAs. They argue that the resignations were submitted under questionable circumstances and before proper notification. The party is concerned that accepting these resignations could lead to increased political maneuvering and instability.
- ▪The Palaniswami faction claims the three MLAs joined the ruling TVK before their resignations were officially notified.
- ▪Senior AIADMK leaders met with the Speaker to argue that accepting the resignations would violate procedural rules.
- ▪The party is currently seeking action against 25 MLAs under the anti-defection law for voting against the party's directives.
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AIADMK''s Palaniswami faction petitions TN Speaker to not accept resignation of 3 party MLAsAIADMK''s Palaniswami faction petitions TN Speaker to not accept resignation of 3 party MLAsPublished on: May 26, 2026 12:21 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Chennai, The AIADMK camp led by its chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday petitioned the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker not to accept the resignation of three party MLAs, citing alleged legal and procedural lapses behind their stepping down.AIADMK''s Palaniswami faction petitions TN Speaker to not accept resignation of 3 party MLAsThe party claimed the three MLAs joined the ruling TVK even before their resignation was notified.Senior AIADMK leaders, 'whip' Agri SS Krishnamoorthy and Rajya Sabha MP IS Inbadurai, met Speaker JCD Prabhakar and…
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