<p>Members of Tamil Nadu’s opposition party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), met the Tamil Nadu assembly secretary to present a notice to move a no-confidence petition against the assembly speaker P Dhanapal.</p>

<p>The move was initiated after the speaker sent notices to three AIADMK MLAs who are allegedly supporting TTV Dinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, AIADMK's whip had submitted a recommendation to the speaker to act against the MLAs for what he called “anti-party” activities.</p>

<p>On April 26, AIADMK chief whip S Rajendran had submitted a recommendation to assembly speaker P Dhanapal regarding the disqualification of three AIADMK MLAs - E Rathinasabapathi, VT Kalaiselvan and Prabhuthey who were elected from Aranthangi, Vridhachalam and Kallakurichi assembly constituencies respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Right after word crept out regarding the recommendation of the disqualification of the three MLAs, DMK President MK Stalin had said that his party would move a no-confidence motion against the speaker if he were to act in a biased manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters after submitting the notice to move the no-confidence motion, DMK organizing secretary RS Bharathi said that, in 2017 the speaker had disqualified 18 MLAs and now the speaker has sent notices to three MLAs, DMK President M K Stalin does not accept this murder of democracy, as the speaker is acting in a biased manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Regarding the recently concluded bye-polls to 18 assembly constituencies in the state and the impending bye-polls to 4 seats, Bharathi said that the DMK is confident of winning all 22 seats but the party won’t be a silent spectator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition parties in the state allege the AIADMK government, which is surviving on a slim majority, is attempting to lower the strength of the house, fearing an impending defeat in the bye-elections.</p>

<p>While the AIADMK government does face a major challenge in these polls, it is also true that the DMK and its allies must sweep almost all 22 seats in order to get the simple majority in the house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue of MLAs disqualification had taken centre-stage in Tamil Nadu politics after the speaker had disqualified 18 AIADMK legislators who had offered support to AMMK leader TTV Dinakaran in September 2017.</p>

<p>Dinakaran had fought a long battle in court to get the MLAs reinstated, but it went in vain after the Madras High Court upheld the disqualification in a judgement delivered in November 2018.&nbsp;<br />
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Members of Tamil Nadu’s opposition party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), met the Tamil Nadu assembly secretary to present a notice to move a no-confidence petition against the assembly speaker P Dhanapal.

Members of Tamil Nadu’s opposition party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), met the Tamil Nadu assembly secretary to present a notice to move a no-confidence petition against the assembly speaker P Dhanapal. The move was initiated after the speaker sent notices to three AIADMK MLAs who are allegedly supporting TTV Dinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) party. Last week, AIADMK's whip had submitted a recommendation to the speaker to act against the MLAs for what he called “anti-party” activities. On April 26, AIADMK chief whip S Rajendran had submitted a recommendation to assembly speaker P Dhanapal regarding the disqualification of three AIADMK MLAs - E Rathinasabapathi, VT Kalaiselvan and Prabhuthey who were elected from Aranthangi, Vridhachalam and Kallakurichi assembly constituencies respectively. Right after word crept out regarding the recommendation of the disqualification of the three MLAs, DMK President MK Stalin had said that his party would move a no-confidence motion against the speaker if he were to act in a biased manner. Speaking to reporters after submitting the notice to move the no-confidence motion, DMK organizing secretary RS Bharathi said that, in 2017 the speaker had disqualified 18 MLAs and now the speaker has sent notices to three MLAs, DMK President M K Stalin does not accept this murder of democracy, as the speaker is acting in a biased manner. Regarding the recently concluded bye-polls to 18 assembly constituencies in the state and the impending bye-polls to 4 seats, Bharathi said that the DMK is confident of winning all 22 seats but the party won’t be a silent spectator. Opposition parties in the state allege the AIADMK government, which is surviving on a slim majority, is attempting to lower the strength of the house, fearing an impending defeat in the bye-elections. While the AIADMK government does face a major challenge in these polls, it is also true that the DMK and its allies must sweep almost all 22 seats in order to get the simple majority in the house. The issue of MLAs disqualification had taken centre-stage in Tamil Nadu politics after the speaker had disqualified 18 AIADMK legislators who had offered support to AMMK leader TTV Dinakaran in September 2017. Dinakaran had fought a long battle in court to get the MLAs reinstated, but it went in vain after the Madras High Court upheld the disqualification in a judgement delivered in November 2018.

DMK initiates no-confidence petition against assembly speaker after notices issued to AIADMK MLAs 

<p>Engulfed in a series of protests over the set up of the Cauvery Management Board, Tamil Nadu witnessed protest from the ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK parties today.</p>

<p>Following the protest, the state police detained TTV Dhinakaran over his attempt to gherao Trichy airport along with his supporters.</p>

<p>The opposition parties led by DMK stopped a train in Coimbatore demanding the formation of the board.</p>

<p>The deputy chief minister of the state, O Panneerselvam said that they will continue to stage protest until the Cauvery&nbsp;Management Board is formed.</p>

<p>The ruling party AIADMK also organised a statewide hunger strike.</p>

<p>The widespread protests in the state led&nbsp;to the disruption of&nbsp;the Lok Sabha proceedings for the 19th consecutive day.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;protest was organised by parties over the government's failure to set up a Cauvery Management Board (CMB) despite the conclusion of a Supreme Court deadline.</p>

<p>The deadline for the central government to set up the Cauvery Management Board was March 29, six weeks from the top court's February 16 order.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu's demand for the set up of the Cauvery management board came after the apex court&nbsp;reduced the Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water from 177.25 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), less than the 192 TMC allocated by a tribunal in 2007.&nbsp;</p>


The deputy chief minister of the state, O Panneerselvam said that they will continue to stage protest until the Cauvery Management Board is formed

Engulfed in a series of protests over the set up of the Cauvery Management Board, Tamil Nadu witnessed protest from the ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK parties today. Following the protest, the state police detained TTV Dhinakaran over his attempt to gherao Trichy airport along with his supporters. The opposition parties led by DMK stopped a train in Coimbatore demanding the formation of the board. The deputy chief minister of the state, O Panneerselvam said that they will continue to stage protest until the Cauvery Management Board is formed. The ruling party AIADMK also organised a statewide hunger strike. The widespread protests in the state led to the disruption of the Lok Sabha proceedings for the 19th consecutive day. Tamil Nadu police detained TTV Dhinakaran after he tried to gherao Trichy airport along with his supporters over #Cauvery issue. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/CaV3Kf621N — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2018 × #TamilNadu opposition parties led by DMK stop a train in Coimbatore demanding the formation of #CauveryMangementBoard pic.twitter.com/ChmpukIIk1 — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2018 × Till the #CauveryMangementBoard is not formed, our protest will not end. We will continue to protest till we get justice- O Panneerselvam,Tamil Nadu Deputy CM pic.twitter.com/UGqzyw6pKC — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2018 × The protest was organised by parties over the government's failure to set up a Cauvery Management Board (CMB) despite the conclusion of a Supreme Court deadline. The deadline for the central government to set up the Cauvery Management Board was March 29, six weeks from the top court's February 16 order. Tamil Nadu's demand for the set up of the Cauvery management board came after the apex court reduced the Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water from 177.25 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), less than the 192 TMC allocated by a tribunal in 2007.

Tamil Nadu continues to protest over Cauvery Management Board, police detains TTV Dhinakaran

<p>The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran.</p>

<p>The next hearing in the matter is on February 6.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;had fought the election as an Independent candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He beat the AIADMK&#39;s E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.</p>


The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls. The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran. The next hearing in the matter is on February 6. Delhi High Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on plea of TTV Dhinakaran seeking directions to EC to permit his camp to continue using AIADMK-Amma name for the upcoming municipal polls. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Delhi High Court asks the Election Commission of Commission to file it's reply within a week, next date of hearing is February 6. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll had fought the election as an Independent candidate. He beat the AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.

High Court issues notice to EC on TTV Dhinakaran's plea

<p>TTV Dhinakarn has rejected the claims of the ruling AIADMK&#39;s calling his victory the result&nbsp;of a &quot;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rk-nagar-win-for-dinakaran-aiadmk-alleges-tacit-understanding-with-dmk-27622" target="_blank">tacit understanding</a>&quot; between him and the DMK.</p>

<p>While addressing media persons in Chennai, Dhinakaran said that DMK appeared to have made &quot;an arithmetic mistake&quot; and was &quot;overconfident&quot;.</p>

<p>The E Palaniswami-O.Panneerselvam AIADMK faction had claimed that TTV Dhinakarn had won the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;due to a &quot;conspiracy&quot; of Stalin and Dhinakaran.They added that it will not have any effect on their party.</p>

<p>Dhinakaran&nbsp;said he might have received DMK votes as those voters may have also preferred him, &quot;but a DMK worker will not vote for someone else even if their party leader asks them to do so,&quot;.</p>

<p>Dhinakaran won the RK Nagar bypoll by a thumping margin of over 40,000 votes.</p>

<p>DMK candidate N Maruthu Ganesh finished third, acquiring&nbsp; 24,651 votes while AIADMKs&#39; E Madhusudanan came second.</p>

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While addressing media persons in Chennai, TTV Dhinakarn rejected claims of the Palaniswami-Panneerselvam camp that his victory was the result of a 'tacit understanding' between him and DMK

TTV Dhinakarn has rejected the claims of the ruling AIADMK's calling his victory the result of a "tacit understanding" between him and the DMK. While addressing media persons in Chennai, Dhinakaran said that DMK appeared to have made "an arithmetic mistake" and was "overconfident". The E Palaniswami-O.Panneerselvam AIADMK faction had claimed that TTV Dhinakarn had won the RK Nagar bypoll due to a "conspiracy" of Stalin and Dhinakaran.They added that it will not have any effect on their party. Dhinakaran said he might have received DMK votes as those voters may have also preferred him, "but a DMK worker will not vote for someone else even if their party leader asks them to do so,". Dhinakaran won the RK Nagar bypoll by a thumping margin of over 40,000 votes. DMK candidate N Maruthu Ganesh finished third, acquiring 24,651 votes while AIADMKs' E Madhusudanan came second.

Dhinakaran rejects AIADMK's charge of 'tacit understanding' with DMK

<p>While addressing the media after&nbsp;scoring thumping majority&nbsp;in the RK Nagar&nbsp;bypolls, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran&nbsp;has said that the existing AIADMK government will go in two months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhinakaran was referring to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Edappadi K&nbsp;Palaniswami and O&nbsp;Panneerselvam government.</p>

<p>He added that the two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said &quot;the symbol was now with villains, so how can they win.&quot;</p>

<p>The Election Commission had earlier acknowledged the EPS-OPS&nbsp;faction as &quot;real AIADMK&quot;&nbsp;and awarded the two leaves symbol to their party.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chennai: It&#39;s a victory for all. This government will not be here for two more months. Two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma. But now it&#39;s with villains, how can they win: TTV Dhinakaran after his victory in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RKNagarByPoll?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RKNagarByPoll</a> <a href="https://t.co/ew8R4SIi5V">pic.twitter.com/ew8R4SIi5V</a></p>
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<p>Dhinakaran had earlier&nbsp;said that the government will go in three months.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that he was an independent candidate for namesake and all the AIADMK workers were with him. He also added that he had Amma&#39;s (J Jayalalithaa) wishes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I firmly believe that it is time for this government to go, and in the coming three months you will see this government go,&quot; Dhinakaran said.</p>

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<p>Thanking the people for the massive support, he said the thumping majority is an indication of where the party symbol and the party will remain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RK Nagar was represented by &#39;Amma&#39;. The thumping majority which the voters have given is an indication where the Party symbol and the party will remain. I thank the people of RK Nagar &amp; Party workers who have shown massive support for me: TTV Dhinakaran in Madurai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RKNagarByPoll?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RKNagarByPoll</a> <a href="https://t.co/PnJrsUuBKu">pic.twitter.com/PnJrsUuBKu</a></p>
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<p>TTV Dhinakaran&nbsp;fought the RK Nagar by-poll as an independent candidate.</p>

<p>He&nbsp;emerged as the leading candidate and celebrated his forthcoming victory by paying&nbsp;floral tribute to&nbsp;AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran at the MGR memorial in Marina Beach.</p>

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<p>&nbsp; Dhinakaran won the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;after beating Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the Panneerselvam-Palaniswami AIADMK faction.</p>

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TTV Dhinakaran, who fought the RK Nagar by-poll as an independent candidate was leading with 48,808 votes at the end of round 10 counting

While addressing the media after scoring thumping majority in the RK Nagar bypolls, AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran has said that the existing AIADMK government will go in two months. Dhinakaran was referring to the Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam government. He added that the two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma. He said "the symbol was now with villains, so how can they win." The Election Commission had earlier acknowledged the EPS-OPS faction as "real AIADMK" and awarded the two leaves symbol to their party. Chennai: It's a victory for all. This government will not be here for two more months. Two leaves symbol was a victory symbol when it was with amma. But now it's with villains, how can they win: TTV Dhinakaran after his victory in #RKNagarByPoll pic.twitter.com/ew8R4SIi5V — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × Dhinakaran had earlier said that the government will go in three months. He said that he was an independent candidate for namesake and all the AIADMK workers were with him. He also added that he had Amma's (J Jayalalithaa) wishes. "I firmly believe that it is time for this government to go, and in the coming three months you will see this government go," Dhinakaran said. I firmly believe that it is time for this government to go, and in the coming 3 months you will see this government go: TTV Dhinakaran in Madurai #RKNagarByPoll pic.twitter.com/v5uhgQ6T3J — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × Thanking the people for the massive support, he said the thumping majority is an indication of where the party symbol and the party will remain. RK Nagar was represented by 'Amma'. The thumping majority which the voters have given is an indication where the Party symbol and the party will remain. I thank the people of RK Nagar & Party workers who have shown massive support for me: TTV Dhinakaran in Madurai #RKNagarByPoll pic.twitter.com/PnJrsUuBKu — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × TTV Dhinakaran fought the RK Nagar by-poll as an independent candidate. He emerged as the leading candidate and celebrated his forthcoming victory by paying floral tribute to AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran at the MGR memorial in Marina Beach. TTV Dhinakaran pays floral tribute to late AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran on his 30th death anniversary at MGR memorial in Marina Beach #Chennai pic.twitter.com/mcMp9jiHoH — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2017 × Dhinakaran won the RK Nagar bypoll after beating Madhusudhanan, the candidate of the Panneerselvam-Palaniswami AIADMK faction.

TTV Dhinakaran says AIADMK government will go in two months

<p>The Madras HC has allowed the&nbsp;plea of the 18 disqualified MLAs for a hearing on Wednesday.</p>

<p>TTV Dinakaran and the 18 disqualified MLAs had moved the court after their disqualification by the Tamil Nadu speaker P Dhanapal.</p>

<p>ANI reported Dinakaran as saying their case was &quot;legally sound&quot; and that they would get justice from the court.&nbsp;</p>

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The Madras high court-ordered floor test to check whether Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami still has majority support is also scheduled to be held tomorrow

The Madras HC has allowed the plea of the 18 disqualified MLAs for a hearing on Wednesday. TTV Dinakaran and the 18 disqualified MLAs had moved the court after their disqualification by the Tamil Nadu speaker P Dhanapal. ANI reported Dinakaran as saying their case was "legally sound" and that they would get justice from the court. Legally we are very sound and we will get justice from the Court: #TTVDhinakaran over disqualification of 18 MLAs by TN Speaker pic.twitter.com/kQllPvTKoG — ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2017 ×

Madras HC to hear plea of 18 disqualified MLAs on Wednesday

<p>Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu Advocate General to make a quick decision on whether they will take any action to disqualify the nineteen MLAs who support TTV Dhinakaran.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The state assembly deputy speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) has clarified that he will take a decision on the eighteen dissenting MLAs, hoping that they return to their faction.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Speaker will decide on 18 dissenting MLAs; we believe they will return to our faction: TN Assembly Dy Speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) <a href="https://t.co/dJ2EQ9xvyN">pic.twitter.com/dJ2EQ9xvyN</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, the&nbsp;AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">TTV Dhinakaran faction moves Madras High Court on plea over floor test in Tamil Nadu assembly</p>
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<p>The MLAs from the Dhinakaran faction have also raised question over the removal of VK Sasikala calling the AIADMK Gen Council meeting that led to the ousting of Sasikala as illegal.</p>

<p>They said to the &nbsp;Election Commission officials &quot; AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn&#39;t be considered legal.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi: TTV Dhinakaran faction MLAs met EC officials; say AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn&#39;t be considered legal <a href="https://t.co/bQu82lqakw">pic.twitter.com/bQu82lqakw</a></p>
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<p>A member of the Dhinakaran faction has also indicated at a party meeting to be held soon after they get approval from the party &#39;General Secretary&#39; VK Sasikala.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Very soon we&#39;ll hold General Council meet of the party after consent of Gen Secy (VK Sasikala): Vijila Sathyananth, TTV Dhinakaran faction <a href="https://t.co/1UMcxz8tTJ">pic.twitter.com/1UMcxz8tTJ</a></p>
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<p>Nineteen MLAs from the AIADMK moved out of the party after Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu united with O. Panneerselvam, after months of conflict.&nbsp;</p>


Earlier, the?AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly

Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu Advocate General to make a quick decision on whether they will take any action to disqualify the nineteen MLAs who support TTV Dhinakaran. Madras HC orders TN Adv General to respond at the earliest on if thr will be any action takn to disqualify 19 MLAs supporting TTV Dhinakaran — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × The state assembly deputy speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) has clarified that he will take a decision on the eighteen dissenting MLAs, hoping that they return to their faction. Speaker will decide on 18 dissenting MLAs; we believe they will return to our faction: TN Assembly Dy Speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) pic.twitter.com/dJ2EQ9xvyN — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × Earlier, the AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly. TTV Dhinakaran faction moves Madras High Court on plea over floor test in Tamil Nadu assembly — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × The MLAs from the Dhinakaran faction have also raised question over the removal of VK Sasikala calling the AIADMK Gen Council meeting that led to the ousting of Sasikala as illegal. They said to the Election Commission officials " AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn't be considered legal. Delhi: TTV Dhinakaran faction MLAs met EC officials; say AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn't be considered legal pic.twitter.com/bQu82lqakw — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × A member of the Dhinakaran faction has also indicated at a party meeting to be held soon after they get approval from the party 'General Secretary' VK Sasikala. Very soon we'll hold General Council meet of the party after consent of Gen Secy (VK Sasikala): Vijila Sathyananth, TTV Dhinakaran faction pic.twitter.com/1UMcxz8tTJ — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × Nineteen MLAs from the AIADMK moved out of the party after Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu united with O. Panneerselvam, after months of conflict.

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