Tamil Nadu Political Twist: AMMK Removes Only MLA Over TVK Support

Tamil Nadu politics witnessed fresh drama on Tuesday after T. T. V. Dhinakaran removed his party's lone MLA, S Kamaraj, from the Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) for openly supporting Chief Minister Vijay and the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government in the Assembly.

The expulsion came swiftly after Kamaraj extended support to the Vijay-led administration during Assembly proceedings, ending days of political suspense over whether he would remain loyal to AMMK or move closer to the ruling camp.

Reacting sharply, Dhinakaran accused the MLA of acting without party approval and termed the decision a "betrayal" of party workers and alliance supporters who helped him secure victory in the elections.

In an official statement, the AMMK chief said Kamaraj's move violated party discipline and damaged the image of the party, which is part of the NDA alliance. He announced that the MLA had been removed from all party positions, including his basic membership, with immediate effect.

Kamaraj is currently the only AMMK representative in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning the Mannargudi constituency in a closely fought contest. He defeated DMK candidate TRB Raja by 1,566 votes, polling 68,416 votes in the election.

The development also comes against the backdrop of recent allegations made by Dhinakaran, who had accused TVK leaders of attempting "horse trading" to gain his MLA's support. The ruling party rejected those claims.

Kamaraj's support for the Vijay government is now being viewed as an early political gain for the ruling side, while the expulsion has further weakened AMMK's position in Tamil Nadu's evolving political landscape.