India, May 13 -- The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami, on Wednesday moved to disqualify 24 of its MLAs who voted in favour of the newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu government led by Vijay, triggering a fresh political and legal battle in the state.

The party said the legislators had violated an official whip issued ahead of the trust vote, directing all AIADMK MLAs to oppose the government during the floor test in the Assembly.

Vijay government wins confidence vote

Chief Minister Vijay secured victory in the floor test with 144 votes in support, while 22 MLAs voted against the motion.

Five members abstained, and the 59 MLAs of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by M. K. Stalin, walked out before vo...