TVK chief Vijay makes stunning debut, disrupts T.N.’s bipolar politics but falls short of magic figure
C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly election, securing 108 seats and disrupting a long-standing bipolar political landscape dominated by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The TVK, with its strong focus on Mr. Vijay's charisma, achieved a 35% vote share and secured over 1.6 crore votes across various communities and religions.
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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