AIADMK Faces Internal Rift After MLAs Back Vijay Government

Chennai ,May 13, 2026 Tamil Nadu politics witnessed fresh turmoil after several AIADMK leaders openly supported Chief Minister Vijay and his TVK-led government during the Assembly trust vote. The move exposed growing cracks within the party and triggered swift action from the AIADMK leadership, turning the political spotlight on the party’s internal divide. Following the floor test, AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami removed rebel MLAs and senior leaders from important party posts for defying the party line. Leaders who backed Vijay reportedly claimed that any possible understanding with the DMK would go against AIADMK’s long-standing political stand, further intensifying tensions inside the party. The Vijay-led alliance comfortably crossed the majority mark in the Assembly, strengthening TVK’s position in Tamil Nadu politics. At the same time, the rebellion within AIADMK has sparked speculation about a possible split, with a section of MLAs continuing to stand with the rebel camp. The latest developments have added a new twist to Tamil Nadu’s changing political landscape, where Vijay’s rise is reshaping alliances and challenging the traditional dominance of established regional parties.