T.N. Minister Sengottaiyan dismisses allegations of horse-trading by TVK
Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan has dismissed allegations of horse-trading by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), asserting that the party does not need inducements to attract leaders. He stated that former AIADMK MLA S. Jayakumar joined the TVK after resigning from his previous position, emphasizing the party's strength. Sengottaiyan also mentioned that dissatisfaction within the AIADMK has led to members leaving the party, and he criticized the Opposition for their accusations.
- ▪Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan dismissed allegations of horse-trading by the TVK.
- ▪Former AIADMK MLA S. Jayakumar joined the TVK after resigning from his post.
- ▪Sengottaiyan claimed dissatisfaction within the AIADMK has prompted members to leave the party.
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Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan on Saturday (May 30, 2026) dismissed allegations that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was indulging in horse-trading and said the party would respond to such charges in the Assembly.Speaking to reporters at Perundurai after former AIADMK MLA S. Jayakumar joined the TVK, Mr. Sengottaiyan said the party had no need to resort to inducements to attract leaders from other parties. “Mr. Jayakumar and others resigned from their posts before joining the TVK. The party does not require horse-trading. We have won on our own strength,” he said. Former AIADMK MLA from Jayamkondam joins TVKReferring to allegations levelled by Opposition parties, Mr.
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