Four Ex‑AIADMK Ministers Switch to Ruling TVK in Chennai

On 6 June 2026, four former AIADMK ministers—Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi—joined the ruling Tamil Nadu party TVK at its headquarters in Chennai. Their defection was announced in the presence of TVK General Secretary Anand and campaign manager Aadhav Arjuna.

The move follows a series of setbacks for the AIADMK after its poor performance in the 23 April state elections, including earlier resignations of rebel MLAs, the mass joining of more than 300 AIADMK members to TVK on 29 May, and the departure of senior leader K A Sengottaiyan. The defections underscore the party’s internal crisis and could affect upcoming electoral dynamics in Tamil Nadu.