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Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion on Thursday: 2 Congress MLAs to join Vijay govt, no AIADMK rebels for now

TNN / May 19, 2026, 23:09 (IST)

Tamil Nadu's cabinet is set for an expansion, with two Congress legislators slated to be sworn in as ministers on Thursday. This move marks the Congress party's return to a ministry in the state after six decades. Notably, members of a specific AIADMK faction will not be included in this cabinet reshuffle, a decision influenced by opposition from allied parties.

'I think they will not go to that extent': Shanmugam warns CPM to reconsider support if TVK inducts AIADMK rebels into cabinet

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 19, 2026, 21:39 (IST)

The CPM has warned it will reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This comes if the ruling party includes the rebel faction of the AIADMK in its cabinet. CPM state secretary p shanmugam stated this at a press conference. The party's support was initially to prevent President's Rule and BJP's influence.

AIADMK faction eyes govt berths, but TVK non-committal for now; rebel camp claims 'deal'

TNN / May 13, 2026, 10:10 (IST)

A significant faction of AIADMK MLAs, reportedly 28 out of 47, are considering joining the Vijay-led government after supporting a confidence vote. While the group claims a deal for ministerial berths, sources within the Vijay camp deny any firm commitment. This move follows internal party disputes over leadership and whip appointments.

Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu row continues at TVK Cabinet induction

May 22, 2026, 00:45 (IST)

No room for AIADMK rebels in TVK Cabinet

May 22, 2026, 00:42 (IST)

EPS meets district secretaries; rebel faction meets supporters

May 20, 2026, 01:51 (IST)

AIADMK fight gets uglier: EPS and rebel leaders trade charges

TNN / May 14, 2026, 02:02 (IST)

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.

'Unacceptable': Allies slam Vijay over astrologer’s appointment in CM office

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 20:10 (IST)

Support for Vijay, snub to BJP: AIADMK faction move sends ripples through NDA politics

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 11:32 (IST)

A faction within AIADMK, led by S.P. Velumani and C. Ve. Shanmugam, has announced support for the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This move intensifies pressure on party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami amid the ongoing leadership tussle following the party's electoral setbacks.

‘No alliance with evil force’: DMK at centre of growing AIADMK faction war; Shanmugam breaks silence over TVK support in floor test

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 09:51 (IST)

AIADMK's internal power struggle intensified as C. Ve. Shanmugam rejected aligning with the DMK, claiming a majority of MLAs backed S. P. Velumani as their leader. Shanmugam alleged Edappadi K. Palaniswami proposed forming a government with DMK support, a move opposed by legislators. The dissident group announced support for the TVK government.

2 Congress MLAs to join Vijay govt, no AIADMK rebels for now

TNN / May 20, 2026, 00:53 (IST)

Rift in AIADMK widens as party seniors hold separate meetings; rebels set to back Vijay during floor test

TNN / May 11, 2026, 01:35 (IST)

AIADMK faces a deepening internal conflict as senior leaders C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani convened a meeting with MLAs, reportedly garnering significant support. This gathering occurred concurrently with a separate district secretaries meeting led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.

SC collegium recommends 19 judges for Madras high court

TNN / May 20, 2026, 00:02 (IST)

In a meeting on Monday, the collegium approved three different proposals for appointment of judges presented by the state govt to the Union law minister and forwarded to the collegium.

AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam leads revolt EPS

TNN / May 10, 2026, 00:49 (IST)

The dissident camp accused Palaniswami of taking “unilateral decisions” ahead of the 2026 assembly election and acting in his personal interest rather than safeguarding the future of the party. The revolt comes at a politically sensitive moment when govt formation in Tamil Nadu was uncertain after a fractured verdict.

EPS under siege, AIADMK rebels mull move to convene special general council

May 16, 2026, 00:51 (IST)

S P Velumani bats for reinduction of Sasikala and T T V Dhinakaran

May 14, 2026, 02:02 (IST)

Left parties extend support to Vijay’s TVK to form govt in TN but to continue to work with DMK to ‘safeguard the state's interest and rights’

TNN / May 08, 2026, 18:50 (IST)

TVK has got the support of Congress (5 seats), CPI (2) and CPM (2). TVK is likely to cross the magic number of 118 as it is expecting a positive response from the VCK leader, whose party has two MLAs.

EPS vs Velumani: AIADMK stares at third major split; immediate decision on legislative party leader unlikely

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 09:00 (IST)

AIADMK faces a deepening power struggle as senior leaders and MLAs convene meetings amid electoral setbacks. Factions led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and S P Velumani are vying for legislature party leadership, with competing claims submitted to the pro-tem Speaker. This marks the third major split threat in the party's history.