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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 News

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Vijay's Tamil Nadu stunner exposes cracks in INDIA bloc: Cong, DMK trade barbs

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay pays tribute to the party's ideological leaders ahead of the party meeting, at party headquarters, in Chennai.

Updated on May 6, 2026, 1:19 PM IST

After Congress's support for TVK, AIADMK enters the picture. What's happening?

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Tiruchirappalli East constituency, Vijay, shows an election certificate outside a centre during vote counting for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Updated on May 6, 2026, 1:30 PM IST

DMK's ‘backstabber’ jibe at Cong over TVK alliance, later an INDIA bloc warning

DMK's ‘backstabber’ jibe at Cong over TVK alliance, later an INDIA bloc warning

Updated on May 6, 2026, 1:30 PM IST

After winning 2 seats each, Vijay, Suvendu face a choice

TVK leaders said Vijay is likely to retain the Chennai seat, his home constituency. A BJP leader said Suvendu Adhikari is likely to retain Nandigram, which falls in his home district of East Medinapore.

Published on May 6, 2026, 6:39 AM IST

TVK's Seenivasa Sethupathy ends DMK's 20-year dominance in Tiruppattur by 1 vote

Sethupathy secured 83,365 votes.

Published on May 5, 2026, 10:06 PM IST

Who is TVK's KA Sengottaiyan, the ninth-time Tamil Nadu MLA in Vijay's camp?

KA Sengottaiyan is currently serving as the Chief Coordinator of the TVK executive committee.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 3:33 PM IST

Every single vote counts. Just ask this DMK minister in Tamil Nadu

Seenivasa Sethupathy R of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, secured victory with 83,375 votes, while DMK's KR Periakaruppan finished with 83,374 votes.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 12:25 PM IST

How Vijay’s film image translated into votes in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Perambur constituency, Vijay, celebrates after winning in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Published on May 5, 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Vijay had sued parents for forcing him into politics, then had a change of heart

TVK chief and candidate from the Tiruchirappalli East constituency, Vijay, greets from the residence of his father, SA Chandrasekhar, as he leads in vote counting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 11:44 AM IST

Vijay's TVK no. 1 party in Tamil Nadu, but short of majority. What happens next

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Perambur constituency, Vijay, celebrates after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 4:40 PM IST

South remains elusive for BJP despite big gains in other states. What data shows

Union Minister JP Nadda, BJP Tamil Nadu President, Nainar Nagendran, and BJP leader K. Annamalai released the election manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls in Chennai last month.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 7:32 AM IST

Vijay's supporters surround car, shower petals as TVK makes historic TN debut

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay arrives at his father's residence as his party leads during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in Chennai.

Published on May 4, 2026, 7:48 PM IST

What can Vijay do if his TVK party falls short of majority mark in Tamil Nadu?

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a campaign ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Tiruchirappalli.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 5:44 PM IST

TVK - the rare 'political startup' that turned 'unicorn' instantly

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay campaigns during an election rally at Karaikudi, in Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu on April 10.

Published on May 4, 2026, 4:55 PM IST

Who is leading in Karur after last year’s Vijay rally stampede?

No one saw TVK coming in at pole position, but internal surveys indicated that Vijay would get a sizable chunk of the votes. (PTI)

Updated on May 4, 2026, 5:08 PM IST

AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami secures 1.38 lakh votes, leads by over 90,000

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly Edappadi K Palaniswami led a campaign focused on 'saving Tamil Nadu' from the DMK.

Published on May 4, 2026, 4:37 PM IST

How TVK's Vijay, eyeing Tamil Nadu CM post, turned tide after Karur stampede

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a visit to Saibaba Temple, at Shirdi in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra

Updated on May 4, 2026, 5:58 PM IST

TVK surprise grips Tamil Nadu election results. Full list of winners

No one saw TVK coming in at pole position, but internal surveys indicated that Vijay would get a sizable chunk of the votes.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 6:40 PM IST

From reel to CM chair: Vijay's dramatic entry into Tamil Nadu politics

TVK Chief Vijay LIVE | Vijay To Meet Party Leaders After Election Victory | Thalapathy Vijay IVE

Published on May 4, 2026, 3:11 PM IST

Cheers, whistles among Vijay's family as TVK heads for big victory in Tamil Nadu

The celebrations took place at the family residence as the early numbers pointed to a strong debut for Vijay.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 1:33 PM IST

Upset over defeat rumours, TVK chief Vijay's fan slits throat in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Security personnel stand guard outside Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's residence on the day of Assembly election results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.(Photo for representation)

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:32 PM IST

KP Munusamy leads in Veppanahalli amid three-way contest with DMK, TVK

Deputy General Secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the sitting MLA from Veppanahalli, KP Munusamy

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:36 PM IST

Who is VS Babu, the giant killer leading against MK Stalin in Kolathur?

Chennai: Election officials arrive at Kolathur strong room during the counting of votes for the Assembly elections at a counting centre, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 2:12 PM IST

Five-time MLA D Jayakumar seeks comeback from Royapuram after 2021 defeat

AIADMK candidate from Royapuram constituency, D Jayakumar, during a voter outreach ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:40 PM IST

DMK’s Palanivel Thiaga Rajan trails from Madurai Central in 2026 Assembly polls

Madurai: DMK candidate for Madurai Central constituency, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, second right, files his nomination papers ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, in Madurai district, Monday, April 6, 2026.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:41 PM IST

TN polls: DMK's Udhayandhi Stalin leads by 300 votes in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

DMK youth wing leader and Tamil Nadu DCM Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Published on May 4, 2026, 12:10 PM IST

Vijay will be next CM of TN, says DMK worker as TVK pulls off stunning debut

Vijay has been vocal in attacking the DMK for being corrupt, while also opposing the communal politics of the BJP. (@TVKHQITWingOffl X/PTI)

Updated on May 4, 2026, 10:43 PM IST

Will Vijay's TVK join hands with DMK or AIADMK to form government in Tamil Nadu?

Actor Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, stepped into politics in 2024 after launching his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 2:11 PM IST

Muthusamy seeks re-election in Erode West, but trails TVK’s Ananth Moghana KK

DMK candidate for Erode West constituency S. Muthusamy and other candidates of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance during a rally ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Erode,

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:05 PM IST

Coimbatore South battle tightens: DMK's Balaji holds lead vs AIADMK-led NDA

DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji from Coimbatore (South) Assembly constituency.

Updated on May 4, 2026, 3:05 PM IST

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