Key facts
- Former AIADMK ministers and MLAs have joined Vijay's TVK party.
- Notable defectors include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, MC Sampath, Kadambur C Raju, and NR Sivapathi.
Several former ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party have defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor Vijay. The prominent figures who switched allegiance include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, MC Sampath, Kadambur C Raju, and NR Sivapathi. This move represents a significant setback for the AIADMK, as key members leave to join a rival political outfit.