2026-05-13 05:06 PM IST
Tamil Nadu politics witnessed a dramatic showdown inside the Assembly as Chief Minister Vijay secured a decisive victory in the high-stakes trust vote, reinforcing his government’s majority with a commanding display of numbers. The floor test turned into a major political spectacle after opposition parties staged a walkout, while murmurs of cross voting and rebel support within the AIADMK camp intensified pressure on the EPS faction. The trust vote proceedings saw Vijay emerge politically stronger, with alliance partners including Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML firmly backing the government during the crucial session. Meanwhile, alleged rebel signals from sections of the AIADMK triggered fresh debate over widening cracks inside the opposition camp. WATCH