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With the backing of at least 25 AIADMK faction MLAs led by Shanmugam and SP Velumani, Vijay comfortably crossed the majority mark in the trust vote despite one supporting legislator being barred by the Madras High Court from participating in the floor test.

AIADMK tussle: Shanmugam-Velumani camp seeks disqualification of Palaniswami, others for 'defying' whip on trust vote | India News

AIADMK factions met Thursday following cross-voting during the TVK government's floor test. Edappadi K Palaniswami's group and a rival faction led by C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani held discussions. Tensions simmered as the party headquarters was heavily guarded. Rebel leaders considered legal options and demanded a general council meeting.

Rival AIADMK factions go into huddle; won't step in to hq till we get justice, says Shanmugam | India News

The party is currently facing a significant internal rift, with one faction led by its general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and a dissident group. | India News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay secured a trust vote on Wednesday. His government received 144 votes in favour. The opposition DMK staged a walkout, criticising the TVK government's functioning. Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned the TVK's majority and alleged outside support. He also raised concerns about recent political shifts involving the AIADMK.

The AIADMK party faced a significant split during a crucial trust vote. While leader Edappadi K Palaniswami declared opposition, a rebel faction led by SP Velumani supported the new government. This division saw a majority of AIADMK MLAs voting in favor of the government, helping it secure the trust vote.

The action came hours after a section of AIADMK MLAs voted in favour of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government during the trust vote, helping Vijay comfortably prove his majority on the Assembly floor.

The implications of the anti-defection law in the ongoing AIADMK rift and potential disqualification proceedings.

The DMK staged a walkout, reducing the total strength of the House during the voting. The number of MLAs supporting Vijay shows that a block of AIADMK rebels disobeyed the party whip and voted against it.