Top MDMK leaders, district secretaries join DMK day after alliance breaks

In a significant political development, over 150 MDMK functionaries, including state leaders and district secretaries, defected to the DMK, a day after the MDMK severed ties with the alliance. This move, spearheaded by prominent leaders from key districts and a contingent of students, signals a major consolidation for the DMK. The MDMK had cited alleged "behind-the-scenes political deals" after the 2026 Assembly election results as the reason for their withdrawal.