Another Setback for AIADMK as M.R. Vijayabhaskar Resigns as MLA in Tamil Nadu
The resignation cuts AIADMK strength to 41 seats as four former legislators have already joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, party sources said.
- On Monday, June 29, 2026, Karur MLA M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigned his seat in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, becoming the sixth AIADMK legislator to quit in recent weeks.
- The resignation reduces the AIADMK's Assembly strength from 47 to 41 seats, marking one of the sharpest post-election erosions the party has witnessed in recent years.
- Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar accepted the resignation, which complied with legislative rules; seven seats in the 234-member Legislative Assembly are now vacant, including Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tiruchirappalli East seat.
- Sources say Vijayabhaskar is expected to join the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam later this week, continuing a political migration that has weakened the principal opposition.
- Opposition leaders have alleged horse-trading behind these defections, while the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces separate challenges as two legislators elected on the DMK-led alliance's symbol refused to resign.
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Another setback for AIADMK as M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigns as MLA in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar accepts the resignation of the Karur constituency legislator. Mr. Vijayabhaskar is the sixth AIADMK MLA to resign months after the Assembly elections.
AIADMK suffers fresh blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly
AIADMK suffered another political setback on Monday after Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and quit the party, becoming the sixth AIADMK MLA to exit since the 2026 Assembly elections.
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The Economic TimesAIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly
AIADMK faces another blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns, following a series of defections post the 2026 elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran accepted the resignation, deeming it valid. This exodus includes former minister C. Vijayabaskar and over 300 members who joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing leadership issues and internal party turmoil. The departures signal significant challenges for the AIADMK.
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