Chennai, May 28 -- Former AIADMK MLA from Alandur constituency, VNP Venkataraman, joined the DMK on Thursday in the presence of party president MK Stalin at the party headquarters Anna Arivalayam in Chennai.

The development comes amid continuing internal tensions within the AIADMK, even as senior party leaders sought to project unity and stability within the organisation.

Meanwhile, former Tamil Nadu Minister and senior AIADMK leader SP Velumani asserted that the party remained united and focused on returning to power in the state.

Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore Airport, Velumani dismissed speculation about leaders seeking positions within the party and said AIADMK workers remained committed to strengthening the organisation.

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