Tamil Nadu Speaker to Start Hearings Today on AIADMK Defection of Four Former MLAs

The speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly announced that formal hearings will begin today concerning four former members of the AIADMK who are alleged to have defected from the party. The proceedings are aimed at examining whether the legislators violated the anti-defection provisions of the Constitution and the state's assembly rules. Sources said the speaker’s office has issued notices to the four ex‑MLAs, asking them to appear and present their explanations. The hearings are expected to determine if any disqualification action is warranted under the law. This move follows a growing political controversy within the AIADMK over recent defections and attempts to realign party loyalties.