The three were part of a rebel faction of 30 MLAs that voted in favour of the Vijay-led government during the Assembly trust vote, defying the AIADMK whip and risking disqualification under the anti-defection law.

AIADMK crisis deepens as three rebel legislators resign and join Vijay-led TVK

AIADMK’s internal rift deepened after EPS removed rebel leaders for backing CM Vijay during the trust vote, triggering a major leadership battle within the party ahead of future polls.

AIADMK rift: Party chief removes 25 functionaries for backing TVK’s Vijay in Tamil Nadu

Sasikala was given a rousing welcome by party leaders, functionaries and cadres of the AIADMK

Sasikala takes over as chief of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK party

Some saw her as autocratic and secretive, but nothing could dent her popularity in her state

Mass grief in Tamil Nadu after Jayalalithaa's death

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AIADMK crisis deepens as three rebel legislators resign and join Vijay-led TVK

AIADMK rift: Party chief removes 25 functionaries for backing TVK’s Vijay

Sasikala takes over as chief of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK party

Mass grief in Tamil Nadu after Jayalalithaa's death