AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami stated that opposition members were denied the opportunity to speak, leading to AIADMK MLAs staging a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Heavy security has been deployed at the AIADMK headquarters in Chennai following a significant internal rift within the party, which is currently divided between a faction led by general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and a dissident group.

As the Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami is gearing up for the 2026 elections, rallying his party on the promise of accountability and betting on the NDA alliance to oust DMK rule.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami insisted that the party's promises of cash support and subsidies would be met through "better financial management," addressing concerns about their realism and sustainability.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has dismissed speculation and ruled out any alliance with actor-politician Vijay's fledgling TVK party for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Amidst internal turmoil in Tamil Nadu's AIADMK party, a rebel MLA, P Balakrishna Reddy, has backed Edappadi K Palaniswami and submitted an apology letter to avoid disqualification.

AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam criticized party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging continuous electoral setbacks since he assumed leadership after Jayalalithaa's death, following Shanmugam's removal from party posts.

Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK chief, held a rally in Sivakasi where he criticized the DMK and promised to tackle drug abuse if his party wins the upcoming state elections.

India's AIADMK party has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami contesting from his home turf Edappadi, signaling an aggressive poll push and retaining key seats in the NDA deal.

Mr. Stalin also launched a scathing attack against his rival, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of becoming a “slave” to the BJP in order to become CM

Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and Edappadi K Palaniswami have criticized the Tamil Nadu government for a surge in crime, citing recent murders and sexual offenses and questioning the administration's effectiveness.

The AIADMK has released its initial list of 23 candidates for the Tamil Nadu assembly election in 2026, confirming that general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will contest from the Edappadi constituency.

Edappadi K Palaniswami categorically said there were no discussions with actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ruling out any possibility of an alliance.