Resignation of six AIADMK MLAs rock Tamil Nadu Assembly
The issue was raised by DMK MLA S. Austin, who complained that the voice of the people in the six constituencies had been crippled and there was no one to represent their views.
On August 25, 2026, a significant political upheaval unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as six AIADMK MLAs resigned shortly after taking their oaths. The Speaker, J.C.D. Prabhakar, affirmed that the decision lay solely with the MLAs and that the Election Commission of India (ECI) would handle the elections to the vacant constituencies resulting from their resignations.
The resignation triggered a heated debate among AIADMK members, notably former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and party officials, leading to angry reactions from within the ruling party. In response, the Speaker effectively shut down the discussion, stating that the matter was still under judicial review.
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