The Hindu reports: In a shocker ahead of an upcoming crucial floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, a rebel group of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by former Ministers C Ve. Velumani on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) declared its support to the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. The decision had been made in the light of the Assembly election verdict, former Law Minister Mr.
Shanmugam said, interacting with the press in the presence of many of his colleagues including Mr S.P. They accused the general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of trying to form a government with the support of the party’s traditional adversary, DMK.
Background
A rebel group of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by former Ministers C.Ve. Velumani on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) declared its support to the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. AIADMK faction led by C.Ve.
Key facts
- Velumani on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) declared its support to the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government.
- The decision had been made in the light of the Assembly election verdict, former Law Minister Mr.
- Shanmugam said, interacting with the press in the presence of many of his colleagues including Mr S.P.
- They accused the general secretary Edappadi K.
- Palaniswami of trying to form a government with the support of the party’s traditional adversary, DMK.
What this means
Shanmugam backs TVK, rejecting alliance with DMK amid party's electoral challenges. In a social media post, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) took a jibe at the rebel camp and its three leaders and former Ministers C. Vijayabaskar without naming the trio.
In a strongly-worded post against the rival group on X, AIADMK said: “This party is not an organisation of a few MLAs. It is a movement of party cadre. Whenever this movement faced any problem, it is the decision of the party workers that has emerged victorious.” Speaking in Tamil Nadu Assembly, the Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK is senior in governance.
Originally reported by The Hindu. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
