The Times of India

It isnt over yet: How Tamil Nadus power battle turned into one hell of a ride; why Dravidian majors plans failed to take shape

Following the Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to either support or block C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. While some AIADMK leaders attempted to engineer defections for TVK, Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed any support, leading to MLAs being moved to resorts.