Tamil Nadu Turmoil: DMK Slams TVK Over 'Horse Trading' as AIADMK MLAs Jump Ship

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is witnessing a whirlwind of changes that DMK President M.K. Stalin has aptly described as "horse trading at horse speed." The drama unfolded when three MLAs from the AIADMK’s S.P. Velumani faction abruptly resigned from their posts and headed straight to the Secretariat. Their destination? Joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay.

Stalin didn't hold back his criticism, stating that the TVK, which once projected itself as a "clean force," has now been thoroughly exposed. According to the DMK chief, the party has transitioned from a promising new entrant to what he calls a "tragic force." He detailed a three-act play of political maneuvering, alleging that TVK first sought support from DMK’s allies, then bargained with AIADMK and AMMK MLAs during a trust vote, and has now engineered these high-profile resignations right under the roof of the Secretariat.

The ripples of this defection are also straining the long-standing relationship between the DMK and the Congress. Stalin pointed out what he perceives as a "fake anti-BJP stand" by the Congress, noting that the national party joined the TVK government despite earlier promises to stay away if TVK sought support from the NDA. This tension was further highlighted by Udhayanidhi Stalin, who reportedly characterized the Congress’s recent moves as a "stab in the back," leading to a sharp rebuttal from Congress leaders who reminded the DMK of their loyalty during difficult times.

Adding to the fire, DMK organization secretary R.S. Bharathi invoked the famous "Aya Ram Gaya Ram" expression, suggesting that the culture of political turncoats has finally arrived in Tamil Nadu. He lamented that such blatant horse-trading was previously unknown in the state's political history. As the major parties trade barbs, the focus remains on whether these shifts will fundamentally alter the power dynamics in the state ahead of future elections. For now, the "clean politics" narrative seems to be taking a back seat to survival and expansion tactics.

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