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AIADMK MLAs divided over Palaniswami leadership

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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The AIADMK is experiencing an internal power struggle over leadership, with two factions submitting separate letters to the Pro-tem Speaker on May 11, 2026. One letter supports Edappadi K. Palaniswami, while the other claims 30 MLAs back S.P. Velumani as the party's Legislature Party leader.

What We Know — Key Points

  • On May 11, 2026, two separate letters were submitted to Pro-tem Speaker M.V. Karuppaiah, one supporting Edappadi K. Palaniswami and another claiming support of 30 MLAs for S.P. Velumani as AIADMK Legislature Party leader.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    The article details the internal power struggle within the AIADMK, highlighting the open challenge to Edappadi K. Palaniswami's leadership and the formation of a rival faction led by S.P. Velumani, reflecting an Indian Centre-Left focus on domestic political developments.

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