The Times of India

Horse-trading at horse-speed: Stalin attacks TVK after 3 AIADMK MLAs quit; EPS alleges pre-planned conspiracy

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of horse-trading and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.