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Vijay's TVK stunned Tamil Nadu politics by winning 108 seats in its first Assembly election, becoming the single-largest party. But with 118 seats needed for a majority, Vijay must seek an alliance or outside support to form the government after historic wins, including Stalin's Kolathur defeat.

M.K. Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after the DMK's defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, with TVK emerging as the single-largest party. Following his Kolathur loss and the party's setback, Stalin will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the new government is formed.

The 2026 Assembly election results across five states have reshaped India's political landscape, with major victories in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a historic breakthrough by newcomer TVK, ending decades of Dravidian dominance.

TVK candidate V.S. Babu created a major political shock by defeating M.K. Stalin in Kolathur, a seat long considered the DMK leader's stronghold. With TVK winning 108 constituencies and emerging as a powerful new force, the 2026 election marked a historic shift in the state's political landscape

Vijay's TVK is making a stunning surge in Tamil Nadu, with the actor-politician leading in both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East. With TVK moving closer to the 118-seat majority mark, no seats have been officially declared yet as counting continues.

Exit polls for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly election suggest a strong debut for Vijay's TVK, with around 35% vote share and over 100 seats projected. While DMK may still lead, a close contest could make TVK the key kingmaker. Results will be announced on May 4.

Raghav Chadha defended his decision to leave AAP and join BJP, citing a "toxic work environment" within the party. After 15 years with AAP, he said the move was driven by disappointment, while his switch sparked backlash and a major drop in his social media following.

Tamil Nadu saw a record 85% turnout in the April 23, 2026 Assembly polls across 234 seats. Key players include M. K. Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and Vijay. Results will be declared on May 4.

Vijay's TVK has unveiled its 2026 TN election manifesto, promising monthly financial aid, free education support, and welfare schemes for farmers, women, and youth. The party emphasizes honest governance, anti-corruption measures, and aims to build an AI-driven, economically strong Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called on people to hoist black flags in protest against the Centre's proposed delimitation bill, warning that it could reduce the political representation of southern states and impact state rights.

TVK leader Vijay's Tirupur campaign drew massive crowds as he announced major welfare promises for weavers, MSMEs, farmers, and government employees ahead of the 2026 elections. With strong public support and bold proposals, all eyes are now on whether this momentum will convert into votes

TVK chief Vijay faced a brief security scare during a Kanniyakumari roadshow after a supporter threw a flower ball, even as his party grabbed attention with a unique hologram campaign to reach voters across Tamil Nadu ahead of the April 23 elections.

A heated exchange erupted between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over a Centre's letter on crop bonuses, with both leaders accusing each other of distorting facts and politicizing farmers' issues.

BJP releases its list of 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, fielding key leaders like L. Murugan and Tamilisai Soundararajan, while K. Annamalai opts out of contesting.

DMK vs TVK candidate lists ahead of the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Election 2026. Around 150+ constituencies directly match between DMK & TVK. TVK is contesting DMK on almost a full scale in most regions.