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Udhayanidhi led DMK MLAs' walkout prior to voting; 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs from C.Ve. Shanmugam camp extended support to TVK while 22 AIADMK MLAs of the Edappadi Palaniswami faction voted against the confidence motion.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president secures majority with 144 votes in favour, while 22 oppose and 5 remain neutral.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay wins trust vote with 144 votes, backed by SP alliance and AIADMK rebels, promising inclusive…
Rebel AIADMK MLAs pledge support to TVK in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test, opposing confidence motion by Palaniswami's faction.
Vijay leads TVK's strategic meeting as the party plans government formation after winning 108 seats in Tamil Nadu.
DMK boycotts confidence motion, urging the new government to uphold welfare schemes and reflect public trust in Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK's legislature party splits during Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote, with 25 MLAs supporting and 22 opposing the motion.
