Kumaravel

Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Hosur MLA P Balakrishna Reddy backs Edappadi K Palaniswami, signaling a potential truce. This follows multiple rebel MLAs submitting apology letters to avoid disqualification after voting against party lines. The party's strength in the Assembly has dwindled due to recent resignations, intensifying a 'horse-trading' row.

Tamil Nadu assembly speaker JCD Prabhakar accepted the handwritten resignation of MLA Esakki Subaya, who joined the ruling TVK party. This follows the resignations of three other AIADMK MLAs who also joined TVK, reducing the rebel AIADMK camp's strength.

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.

India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of "horse-trading" and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.

A Chepauk-Triplicane resident has petitioned the Madras High Court, urging an income tax and corporate affairs probe into alleged asset discrepancies by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The plea highlights a significant difference in assets declared for the 2021 and upcoming 2026 elections, including a missing ₹7.36 crore investment in Red Giant Movies.

Actress Janaki, who plays Kumaravel’s wife role, also has an important part.

Saravanan speaks to Meena about Anjali, clearing the air. Meanwhile, Gomathi irritates Pandian. News of Kumaravel's engagement reaches Arasi. The engagement preparations are interrupted by a messenger. Kumaravel's marriage is stopped. The groom's family hid the fact that Kumaravel was already married. The bride's family leaves angrily. The Vel brothers face embarrassment.

Director GNR Kumaravel was pleasantly surprised when he received an invitation to dine with the Indian High Commissioner in South Africa, where he was shooting for his second film, Yuvan Yuvathi.