Chennai, May 27 -- As four MLAs from AIADMK moved to TVK, senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Wednesday accused the ruling TVK of engaging in "horse-trading", claiming that the MLAs wanted to safeguard their positions after disobeying the party's whip.

Speaking to ANI, Elangovan said, "They (TVK) continue to do horse-trading. These MLAs wanted to save themselves. As per law they have violated the whip and they will lose their position and for next five years they cannot contest in any election. That is why I think, before the order comes, they are going to that party."

AIADMK suffered a setback on Tuesday after Ambasamudram AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya resigned, following the exit of three MLAs who joined hands with the ruling TVK.

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