Tamil Nadu: AIADMK split out in open as 25 MLAs back TVK during floor test

A split within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has come out in the open in the Tamil Nadu assembly. 25 AIADMK legislators aligned with SP Velumani and CV Shanmugam extended support to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) during a floor test. TVK formally proved its majority in the assembly with the support of 144 MLAs, including the 25 AIADMK legislators. The development unfolded during a confidence motion in the assembly when Velumani rose to speak, triggering commotion.