AIADMK rival factions reconcile two weeks after Legislature Party split (opens original article in a new tab)

AIADMK rival factions reconciled two weeks after splitting, with rebel MLAs seeking condonation of their voting actions and some members switching allegiances.

• AIADMK rival factions led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and S.P. Velumani reconciled after two weeks of split.
• Rebel MLAs submitted letters to Speaker seeking condonation of voting against party whip during confidence vote.
• Several MLAs from Velumani's faction resigned or switched allegiance to Palaniswami's side, reducing rebel strength from 25 to 15.