Tamil Nadu Polls: Former AIADMK leader Dusi K Mohan to lead TVK’s charge in Cheyyar

Dusi K. Mohan, a veteran politician from Tamil Nadu, has left AIADMK to lead Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's campaign for Cheyyar.

Published on: Apr 21, 2026 2:54 PM IST

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Dusi K. Mohan is a seasoned politician and former legislator from the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, who has become a central figure in the state's 2026 electoral narrative.

Originally a stalwart of the AIADMK, where he served as the Tiruvannamalai North district secretary, he sent shockwaves through the political establishment in March 2026 by defecting to actor Vijay’s newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

This move came after he was denied a ticket by the AIADMK leadership to contest his traditional seat. Consequently, he was expelled from the AIADMK for "violating party discipline," and he is now spearheading the TVK’s debut charge as their official candidate for the Cheyyar constituency.

5 Key Facts About Dusi K. Mohan

Hailing from Tiruvannamalai, Mohan is a former MLA with deep organisational ties to the region, having previously held the influential post of District Secretary for the AIADMK.
In a major 2026 headline, he left the AIADMK to join the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) after being overlooked for a nomination, leading to his immediate expulsion from his parent party.
He is officially contesting the 2026 Assembly elections from the Cheyyar constituency, a seat he previously contested in 2021 and is now determined to win under a new banner.
His current campaign is a grassroots-heavy "betrayal vs loyalty" narrative, where he focuses on his personal service to the people of Cheyyar to counter the organisational might of the established DMK and AIADMK.
Mohan is perceived as a "Veteran Catalyst" for the TVK; his candidacy is seen as a strategic move by actor Vijay to lend legislative experience and "heavyweight" credibility to his fledgling political party.

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