TVK captures DMK’s citadel
In a surprising upset, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won several seats in Chennai, defeating Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other prominent DMK candidates. The TVK's C. Joseph Vijay secured victories across various constituencies, including Perambur, Velachery, Mylapore, Thiru.Vi. Ka. Nagar, Egmore, Thousand Lights, T. Nagar, Villivakkam, Virugambakkam, Anna Nagar, Royapuram, and R.K. Nagar. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin won his Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni seat with a narrow margin, while HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu also secured victory in the Harbour constituency. The TVK's success highlights its impact on the election results and could shape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
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
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