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Following their election defeat, both DMK and AIADMK are experiencing internal unrest. AIADMK veteran S Semmalai resigned citing 'dictatorial approach' by EPS, while DMK's P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan announced a temporary break from politics. EPS also accused TVK of horse trading, as rebel AIADMK MLAs push for leadership changes.

Congress has cautioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay against incorporating rebel AIADMK members into his government. Karti Chidambaram stressed that the public mandate was for a government independent of both AIADMK and DMK. Inducting the splinter group, he warned, would significantly damage Vijay's goodwill and credibility, urging him to remain true to the electoral mandate.

Viralimalai, a stronghold of AIADMK leader Dr. C. vijayabaskar, consistently sees high voter turnout. vijayabaskar secured a significant victory in the 2021 Assembly elections, retaining the seat with a margin of 23,598 votes. He also previously won the constituency in 2016 and 2011.

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.

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.

AIADMK's internal conflict escalated as party chief Palaniswami expelled the rebel leaders. These leaders had backed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during a crucial trust vote on the assembly floor. The move follows accusations of weakening the party's anti-DMK stance and exploring alliances. This leadership struggle intensifies ahead of future elections.

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.

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.

AIADMK faces a potential Shiv Sena-style split in Tamil Nadu after a fractured mandate. Rebel MLAs defied a party whip to support the new government, dividing the party. This move mirrors the Shiv Sena crisis and raises questions about AIADMK's future, its leadership, and control over its symbol.

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.

A faction of AIADMK MLAs has defied party leader Edappadi Palaniswami, announcing support for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government and quitting the NDA alliance. This move raises questions about disqualification under anti-defection laws, as their actions may be construed as voluntarily giving up party membership, even without a formal merger.

AIADMK faces internal turmoil following a significant electoral defeat in Tamil Nadu, with divisions surfacing over leadership and potential support for the new TVK government. MLAs arrived in separate groups for the assembly, highlighting a visible rift and raising questions about the party's future cohesion and relevance.

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Palaniswami secured 85,553 votes and is leading by 54,458 in the Edappadi constituency.