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Tamil Nadu politics LIVE: Velumani-Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction extends support to ruling TVK The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has plunged into a deep crisis with a faction led by former ministers C. Ve. Shanmugam and C. P. Velumani extending their unconditional support to the ruling party, TVK (Tamil Vaika Katchi), founded by actor Vijay. This dramatic development has exposed deep divisions within the AIADMK, a party that was once the dominant force in Tamil Nadu politics. The faction, which claims to have the support of a majority of AIADMK MLAs, has openly defied the party's leadership, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). The shocking turn of events unfolded on Tuesday at a press conference held in Chennai, where Shanmugam and Velumani announced their decision to back TVK, citing the party's failure to address the grievances of its cadres. The move is seen as a major blow to Palaniswami's leadership, which has been facing opposition from within the party for some time now. The AIADMK's split has been brewing for some time, with several factions vying for power within the party. The faction led by Shanmugam and Velumani has been at odds with Palaniswami's leadership, which has been accused of being autocratic and ineffective. The party's poor performance in the recent local body elections was seen as a major setback for Palaniswami, and the faction has been seeking to capitalize on this momentum. The support extended to TVK by the faction is seen as a bold move, which has left the Palaniswami camp reeling. The party's MLA strength, which was once its biggest asset, has now become a liability, with several MLAs openly defying the leadership. The AIADMK's split has significant implications for the people of Tamil Nadu. The party's collapse could lead to a power vacuum, which could be exploited by other parties, including the ruling DMK. The people of Tamil Nadu, who have been reeling under the AIADMK's misrule for years, may find some relief from this development. However, the faction's decision to back TVK, a party founded by a movie star, has raised questions about its viability. Experts and