Former AMMK deputy general secretary S.V.S.P. Manickaraja joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin, marking a significant political shift ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
His induction into the DMK comes shortly after AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran announced Manickarajaās removal from all party posts and primary membership, citing anti-party activities.
The back-to-back developments highlight the churn within the AMMK and the steady movement of leaders towards the ruling DMK, as political realignments gather pace in Tamil Nadu.