- TVK is challenging the long-standing Dravidian political dominance and gaining political power in Tamil Nadu.
- Amid political turmoil, TVK faces accusations of horse trading and criticism over its backing, as resignations cause vacancies in the coalition government.
A resignation by a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA triggered a by-election in Tamil Nadu.
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What happened
A resignation by a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA triggered a by-election in Tamil Nadu.
Who's involved
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Amid political turmoil, TVK faces accusations of horse trading and criticism over its backing, as resignations cause vacancies in the coalition government.Also in this story
- Amid political turmoil, TVK faces accusations of horse trading and criticism over its backing, as resignations cause vacancies in the coalition government.
- Vaiko, Chief Minister of the ruling TVK government, was allegedly involved in the party's horse-trading activities.
The entities involved
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
political party in Tamil Nadu, India
Related events
- TVK allegedly attempted to lure an MLA (Rajendra) to defect within the Tamil Nadu political landscape.
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's campaign is alleged to have violated election rules.
- Aadhav Arjuna joined the Chief Minister's faction of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
- The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is shifting as the DMK criticizes the TVK government, while a TVK candidate is poached from the AIADMK, fueling alliance speculation.