NEW DELHI: Actress and AIADMK Policy Propaganda Deputy Secretary Gautami Tadimalla has resigned from the AIADMK, stepping down from both her party post and primary membership with immediate effect.Her resignation comes at a time when the AIADMK is grappling with a steady exodus of senior leaders and functionaries to chief minister C. Joseph Vijay’s party. On Saturday alone, several prominent political figures, including former Forests Minister K.T. Pachaimal, former Tirunelveli Mayor E. Bhuvaneswari, former MPs R. Vanaroja, N. Balaganga and A. Elavarasan, as well as former MLAs S. Ravi and S. Murugesan, joined the ruling party. Watch AIADMK Exodus Deepens As 3 Former Ministers And 10 Ex-MLAs Join Ruling TVKFormer Congress legislator and BJP leader S. Vijayadharani also switched to the TVK along with her supporters. The inductions took place in the presence of TVK General Secretary ‘Bussy’ N. Anand and other senior party leaders. According to the TVK, more than 2,500 functionaries from various political parties, including 37 prominent political personalities, joined the ruling party.The latest developments add to the mounting pressure on the AIADMK, which has witnessed several high-profile defections since the TVK formed the government. Former ministers M.C. Sampath, Kadambur C. Raju, Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, N.R. Sivapathi, Vellamandi N. Natarajan and MSM Anandan have all crossed over to Vijay’s party in recent months. In May, four AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the TVK, triggering a political crisis within the Dravidian party.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMahua Moitra Targets Sudip Bandyopadhyay Over Meeting With BJP Minister Amid Growing TMC RebellionIAF An-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam’s Jorhat, Co-Pilot Survives, Five Personnel KilledUP Government Constitutes SIT To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Ram Temple DonationsModi-Trump Meeting At G7 Comes Amid India-US Tensions Over Sailors’ Deaths And Iran ConflictIndia’s Russian Oil Imports Rise 6.6% In May; Russia Remains India’s Second-Largest Crude SupplierStone-Pelting Rocks Patliputra Station As Students Demand More TrainsDRDO’s Three Successful Missile Tests Put India Among Nations Capable Of Countering ICBM ThreatsCong Leaders Demand Accountability, Apology From US After Three Indian Sailors Killed In StrikeRubio Tells EAM All Vessels Must Follow US Orders In Hormuz; India Protests Death Of 3 MarinersKalyan Banerjee Targets Rebel TMC Leaders: ‘If TMC Wins In 2029, Will They Resign?’123PhotostoriesWorld’s longest snakes and where travellers can spot themFrom music to handicrafts: 5 Indian markets that come to life at night, and what travellers need to know10 most common questions women Google during pregnancySuccess quote of the day by football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo: “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me…”7 traditional Indian foods that have been used to make alcohol for centuriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite10 baby boy names symbolising fortune and good luck6 most prestigious residential neighbourhoods in Thane for homebuyersNot every cancer begins with pain: Doctors reveal the everyday symptoms people often ignore for too long123Hot PicksAkhilesh’s daughterUS Trade DealNEET Admit CardJoSAA CounsellingKerala HSCAP 1st allotment resultPatliputra station protestCJP Bengaluru ProtestTelangana SIRDelhi restaurant fireTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result
NEW DELHI: Actress and AIADMK Policy Propaganda Deputy Secretary Gautami Tadimalla has resigned from the AIADMK, stepping down from both her party post and primary membership with immediate effect.Her resignation comes at a time when the AIADMK is grappling with a steady exodus of senior leaders and functionaries to chief minister C. Joseph Vijay’s party. On Saturday alone, several prominent political figures, including former Forests Minister K.T. Pachaimal, former Tirunelveli Mayor E. Bhuvaneswari, former MPs R. Vanaroja, N. Balaganga and A. Elavarasan, as well as former MLAs S. Ravi and S. Murugesan, joined the ruling party.Former Congress legislator and BJP leader S. Vijayadharani also switched to the TVK along with her supporters. The inductions took place in the presence of TVK General Secretary ‘Bussy’ N. Anand and other senior party leaders. According to the TVK, more than 2,500 functionaries from various political parties, including 37 prominent political personalities, joined the ruling party.The latest developments add to the mounting pressure on the AIADMK, which has witnessed several high-profile defections since the TVK formed the government. Former ministers M.C. Sampath, Kadambur C. Raju, Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, N.R. Sivapathi, Vellamandi N. Natarajan and MSM Anandan have all crossed over to Vijay’s party in recent months. In May, four AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the TVK, triggering a political crisis within the Dravidian party.
