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Tamil Nadu Budget received zero marks from AIADMK leader Palaniswami, who criticized the TVK government for failing to include pre-election promises in its first budget. The ruling party's budget did not address commitments made before assuming power.

AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification proceedings appear before the Speaker following a petition submitted by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The petition was filed as part of disqualification proceedings against the MLAs.

Edappadi Palaniswami, AIADMK chief, condemned the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin. He also stated that Udhayanidhi should be cautious with his speech.

Congress and its allies will continue opposing the Delimitation Bill, as stated by the TNCC chief. The chief claims delimitation is against Tamil Nadu and questions if other parties will support the Bill alongside BJP, PMK, and AIADMK.

Edappadi Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary, says the Chief Minister should avoid going to Karnataka. He has demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the issue.

An amended resolution on the Mekedatu Dam was approved unanimously by the Legislative Assembly. The Advocate General informed the Madras High Court of this decision in response to a writ petition filed by AIADMK whip challenging the amendment.

AIADMK whip challenges an amendment to the Assembly resolution opposing the Mekedatu project. The Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan are scheduled to hear the case on Thursday.

Edappadi Palaniswami and ex-AIADMK MLAs are required to appear before the Speaker on July 30 regarding disqualification proceedings. During the inquiry, four former MLAs provided oral and written explanations.

Cracks in the AIADMK dissidents' camp widen as C.Ve. Shanmugam avoids a review meeting in Villupuram, while R. Kamaraj attends an event in Tiruvarur. Edappadi K. Palaniswami reviews party performance in Salem and Tiruvallur.

Singai Ramachandran resigns from AIADMK. Velumani and Viswanathan were absent at a meeting chaired by Palaniswami.

AIADMK submitted a clarification to the Speaker regarding an anti-defection petition. The Speaker had previously requested clarifications from Edappadi Palaniswami after receiving written explanations from MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel, S. Jayakumar, P. Sathyabama, and Esaki Subaya.

AIADMK did not accept DMK’s offer of support to form the government, as stated by a former Minister.

M.R. Vijayabhaskar has resigned as an MLA, making him the sixth member of the AIADMK to do so. The resignation is reported in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.

The Tamil Nadu government will celebrate the state’s history on both July 18 and November 1. The AIADMK government previously designated November 1 as Tamil Nadu Day, while the DMK government changed the observance to July 18 in 2021.

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet discussed the budget, with Law Minister Nirmalkumar criticizing the Opposition for corruption and alleging a potential alliance between DMK, AIADMK, and BJP to form a government.

Palaniswami is set to review the AIADMK's performance in 15 additional districts. The review focuses on evaluating the party's activities and effectiveness in these regions.

Palaniswami clarified that AIADMK views DMK as an evil force, amid allegations that both parties attempted to collaborate to prevent TVK from forming a government following a hung Assembly in recent elections.

AIADMK is set to launch an online membership enrollment drive. The party stated that youth members can organize events effectively after joining.

AIADMK criticizes Vijay for visiting Karur, suggesting the move is politically motivated with an eye on byelections. The party also criticizes the Chief Minister for allocating government jobs to families of Karur stampede victims instead of providing solatium.

Palaniswami will review AIADMK’s performance in seven districts. The assessment focuses on evaluating the party's activities and outcomes in those areas.

On July 4, delegations from DMK, AIADMK, and BJP met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to submit memoranda urging legal action against the participation of two private individuals in a recent Cabinet meeting. The request questions potential restrictions on outsiders attending such meetings.

A suggestion has been made to bring Dhinakaran back into the AIADMK. The idea of reinstating the AMMK founder into the party was previously discussed a month ago.

AIADMK has lodged a complaint with Arlekar regarding the lack of action on its petitions concerning 'horse trading'. The party's agricultural wing secretary and Assembly whip, S.S. Krishnamurthy, stated there was no follow-up on their memorandum submitted to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar.

Former Ministers and Ex-MLAs of AIADMK who joined TVK met Chief Minister Vijay in Panaiyur. This is their first meeting with Vijay, as they joined the party under Minister N. Anand's presence.

Ex-Minister Vaigaichelvan has left the AIADMK. He previously defeated DMK's K.K..S.S.R Ramachandran in Aruppukottai in 2011 but lost in the 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections.

'Agri' Krishnamurthy challenges legislators who left the AIADMK to prove claims of forming a government with DMK's support. The 47 AIADMK legislators who won elections adopted a resolution electing Palaniswami as the leader of their legislature party.

Shanmugam states that DMK is not accepting defeat, noting that the party attempted to form a government jointly with AIADMK, though many members of both parties opposed the effort.

C. Vijayabaskar and senior leaders join TVK as exodus from the Dravidian major continues. M. R. Vijayabhaskar also joins the party.

Rebels within the AIADMK have expressed unwillingness to accept new positions in the party, indicating potential internal conflict.

Minister Nirmalkumar claims that DMK and AIADMK are still attempting to form a government. The statement highlights ongoing political efforts by these parties.

AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani is likely to resign as MLA according to party sources. He neither confirmed nor denied the likelihood of his resignation while departing from Coimbatore airport to Chennai on June 30.

M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigned, highlighting tensions between AIADMK rebels and Palaniswami. He was part of 25 dissidents who supported the TVK-led government during a vote of confidence, defying their party’s whip.

Esakki Subaya resigned from Assembly membership citing disillusionment with AIADMK leadership. He stated the decision was free from external pressure or coercion.

Edappadi Palaniswami urged the TVK-led government to follow Jayalalithaa's approach regarding NLC disinvestment. He stated his party would organize protests against privatizing NLC and pledged support for any related agitation.

M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigns as MLA in Tamil Nadu, accepted by Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar. He is the sixth AIADMK MLA to resign months after the Assembly elections.

Edappadi Palaniswami removed K.P. Kandan from an AIADMK position. Reports indicated Kandan might join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

CPI leader Veerapandian suggests that DMK and AIADMK can merge. The statement highlights a potential political alliance between the two parties.

Palaniswami appoints individuals to party positions in AIADMK and will chair a women's wing meeting on July 1 at the party headquarters.

Palaniswami states that Tamil Nadu's demand for a tribunal in the Mekedatu issue could lead to legal complexities. He urges the Speaker to allow AIADMK leader O.S. Manian to address the issue, highlighting its sensitivity to farmers.

AIADMK legislators walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Mekedatu issue. The Speaker denied permission for discussion on Mekedatu as the Business Advisory Committee had decided against Question Hour and Zero Hour.