In a tectonic shift that has dismantled the decades-old bipolar dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly Elections today.
A New Era Begins
In a result that defied most exit polls, the TVK is poised to secure 102 seats, sending shockwaves through the political establishment. The most stunning blow came from Kolathur, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost his seat to TVK’s V.S. Babu, making him only the fourth sitting CM in the state’s history to suffer a personal defeat.
Key Developments:
The Perambur Sweep: TVK Chief Vijay secured a landslide victory in Perambur, leading by a margin of over 45,000 votes.
The DMK Slide: While Udhayanidhi Stalin retained his seat, the DMK-led alliance saw its tally slashed by nearly half compared to 2021.
Coalition Clouds: With no party reaching the magic number of 118, the Congress has reportedly reached out to TVK to discuss “secular cooperation.”
As purple and yellow flags take over the streets of Chennai and Madurai tonight, the state prepares for intense horse-trading and the likely swearing-in of a new leadership by the weekend.