no confidence motion

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to visit Delhi on Wednesday for a courtesy call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This marks his inaugural trip to the capital since assuming office on May 10.

The NC and Congress are moving a no-confidence motion against LAHDC-Kargil chief Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon for refusing to step down after his two-and-a-half-year term. This move follows a power-sharing agreement where the CEC post was to be transferred to Congress. Akhoon cited administrative reasons related to new districts for his decision.

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs Edappadi K Palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepted AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya's resignation, marking the fourth such departure in two days. This escalates internal turmoil within the opposition party, reducing its strength. Allegations of 'horse-trading' are rife as defectors join the ruling party, prompting AIADMK to threaten legal action if resignations aren't scrutinized.

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.

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In a remarkable display of political prowess, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay conquered his inaugural assembly challenge, clinching a confidence motion with an impressive margin of 144-22. The victory was enhanced by DMK's strategic walkout and the endorsement from a segment of AIADMK legislators. Vijay expressed heartfelt appreciation for the support, heralding a pivotal advancement for his administration.

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Edappadi Palaniswami and rebel leader C Ve Shanmugam trade accusations of anti-party activities. Palaniswami removed several leaders, including Shanmugam and S P Velumani, for allegedly supporting a rival government in exchange for ministerial posts. Rebels counter, accusing Palaniswami of seeking DMK support to become Chief Minister.

As Vijay prepared to take oath as TN CM, a last-minute petition threatened a crucial vote. Congress legal expert Abhishek Singhvi was flown in urgently, successfully arguing the case but missing the ceremony. Singhvi had been advising TVK throughout the political and legal challenges, providing crucial strategic inputs.

AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam criticized party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging continuous electoral setbacks since he assumed leadership after Jayalalithaa's death. Shanmugam highlighted that while the party faced defeats before, Jayalalithaa had the capability to bring it back to power, a feat he claims EPS has failed to achieve, leading to worsening electoral performance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's government won a trust vote with 144 MLAs supporting it. Following the victory, Vijay penned an open letter to the public, criticizing the opposition DMK for attempting to undermine his administration. He highlighted his party's electoral performance and commitment to secular values, while accusing the DMK of hypocrisy in coalition politics.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces his first floor test with a slim majority after his TVK party emerged as the single-largest party. Rebel AIADMK MLAs have pledged support, while a court order temporarily bars one TVK MLA from voting. A forgery row also complicates the situation ahead of the crucial assembly vote.

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab moved a confidence motion in the state assembly following the defection of seven MPs to the BJP. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted the party's strength and national presence, aiming to dispel rumors of instability. AAP holds a significant majority in the 117-member assembly.