DMK retains core vote share with better seat conversion, but stalwarts lose
The DMK secured 24.2% of the vote share, winning 60 seats despite a poor showing from its allies like the Congress and CPI(M). Outgoing Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to V. S. Babu of the TVK, while Udhayanidhi Stalin retained his Chepauk-Thiruvellikeni constituency. The party's defeat evokes memories of past elections where several prominent figures lost their seats. The TVK, led by Babu, emerged as a significant force in Greater Chennai and neighboring districts.
5 MAY 2026
— BBC
C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party won the Tamil Nadu state election, despite falling short of a majority, setting the stage for potential political shifts.
— The Hindu
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, has requested support from the Congress and CPI(M) to form a government in Tamil Nadu.
6 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
TVK’s victory in Tamil Nadu polls: The rise of an apolitical polity
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