AIADMK political crisis: Speaker accepts fourth MLA’s resignation in a fresh setback; party strength drops to 43
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepted AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya's resignation, marking the fourth such departure in two days. This escalates internal turmoil within the opposition party, reducing its strength. Allegations of 'horse-trading' are rife as defectors join the ruling party, prompting AIADMK to threaten legal action if resignations aren't scrutinized.
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