C. Vijayabaskar, an AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu health minister, resigned his position as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday [1].
The resignation signals deepening instability within the AIADMK as the party struggles to maintain its legislative presence after a poor showing in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Vijayabaskar, who represented the Viralimalai constituency, submitted his resignation at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat in Chennai [1], [2]. The move comes during a period of significant political turbulence for the party, which finished as a distant third in the most recent elections [3].
This departure marks the fifth resignation of an AIADMK MLA within a single month [1], [4]. The wave of exits suggests a growing rift among the party's leadership and its elected representatives as they navigate the fallout from their electoral losses.
Vijayabaskar previously served as a health minister in the state government, making his exit a notable blow to the party's senior ranks [1]. The series of five resignations [1] highlights a pattern of attrition that has accelerated since the 2026 polls [3].
Party officials have not provided a detailed public explanation for the sudden departure, though the timing coincides with the broader trend of internal turmoil [3], [4].
“C. Vijayabaskar resigned his position as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.”
The repeated loss of legislators indicates a crisis of confidence within the AIADMK leadership. By losing five MLAs in a short window, the party is not only shrinking its influence in the Tamil Nadu Assembly but is also signaling internal fragmentation that could hinder its ability to function as a viable opposition force.
