S. Jayakumar

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 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.

S. Jayakumar, P. Sathyabama, and Maragatham Kumaravel met with the T.N. Assembly Speaker to address notices issued to them. The three MLAs provided explanations for the disqualification proceedings they are facing.

The Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Jayakumar announced a pilot AI-enabled crowd management system for Sabarimala. The system will use real-time data, predictive analytics, high-resolution cameras, and face-recognition technology to enhance pilgrim safety and streamline movement.

Four ex-AIADMK MLAs are facing disqualification proceedings for defying the party whip. They submitted replies to notices issued by the Tamil Nadu Speaker.

The Perundurai bypoll was necessitated after S. Jayakumar of AIADMK resigned his seat and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) within two weeks of being elected. First-level checks of EVMs have begun for the bypoll.

The Assembly Secretariat issued notices to four ex-MLAs for defying AIADMK whip during a trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly. The individuals voted for the TVK-led government, resigned from their legislative posts, and joined TVK.