Actor-politician Vijay's TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu and emerged as the single largest party by delivering a shock defeat to incumbent DMK and its president, Chief Minister MK Stalin in his Kolathur constituency, while the AIADMK was pushed to a distant third spot.
This was the first time since 1967, when the first non-Congress government (DMK) came to power in the state, that a party other than the two Dravidian heavyweights emerged victorious in the hustings.
Vijay and TVK have many firsts to their credit and the the party founder will be the first person from a minority religion -Christianity- to helm the state.
While Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, his party has netted 107 seats and has become the single largest party in the 234-member House. Elections were held on April 23 and the counting of votes done on Monday.
Perhaps the biggest shock was CM Stalin being defeated by a margin of 8,795 votes in his Kolathur constituency by little known V S Babu, who was formerly with the DMK and an ex-MLA. More than 10 ministers including Geetha Jeevan and Ma Subramanian were defeated. Stalin had last tasted defeat in 1991.
Even Deputy CM Udhayanidhi's prospects appeared dim for a while as he trailed behind the TVK nominee in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Eventually, he won.
As soon as it became clear that TVK was inching towards an unprecedented, huge win in its debut polls, party workers and supporters gathered in front of party office at Panaiyur here and burst firecrackers and distributed sweets.
Also, Vijay's victory and often-repeated assurance of share in power to like-minded parties is expected to open a new chapter in the history of the state and TVK supporters expect the Congress (5), IUML (2), Left parties (4), VCK (2) and PMK (5) as well to offer support and have a share in power. Together such parties have won or leading in a total of 18 seats. TVK needs 118 seats to form government.
This will the first time in Tamil Nadu that a party will assume power a little over two years after its founding. TVK has clocked nearly 35 per cent (34.92) vote share in its debut polls.
The TVK was launched in February 2024.
While the DMK allaince has won 73 sea (24.20 per cent voteshare), AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami won by a record margin of 98,110 votes in his home segment of Edapadi in Salem district. The AIADMK has won 47 seats (21.25 per cent voteshare).
While the party's seniors, including C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani won hands down, many others, such as former minister P Thangamani, suffered shock defeats.
Interestingly, the TVK made heavy inroads in the AIADMK's bastion, western Tamil Nadu that includes Coimbatore, even as DMK emerged victorious in some seats.
DMK President and outgoing Chief Minister Stalin took the defeat in his stride and said that his party bowed and accepted the people's verdict.
He said he was truthful to all sections of people and had acted as per his conscience and also worked beyond his capacity for people's welfare.
He asserted that his party, which worked well as the ruling party would from now on work well as the main opposition party. Stalin said in his public life, he had seen lot of victories and defeats as well and DMK's political journey will continue without any slackness.
He said ideology is important rather than victories and defeats alone.
AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami said that he accepts the people's verdict in the elections.
In a statement here, he said, "I express my gratitude to all the people, who rose up and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections".
Stating that the people were judges here, he said, "Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people".
He said, "We will soon recover from this setback."
Meanwhile, scores of tinsel town names, including 'superstar' Rajinikanth greeted Vijay on his poll show.
National award winner Dhanush, musician Anirudh Ravichander and many others extended their greetings.
Interestingly, among the TVK winners was actor-director Srinath, who defeated state minister P Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukudi.
DMK faces anti-incumbency test as AIADMK, TVK threat loom large Tamil Nadu awaits a high-stakes verdict on Monday as counting of votes for the April 23 Assembly elections begins, with the outcome set to determine whether the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam retains power or if the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam returns to office after five years in opposition.
Counting will commence at 8 am across 62 centres under a comprehensive three-tier security arrangement, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by electronic voting machines. Over one lakh personnel, including counting staff and security forces, have been deployed, while the Election Commission has introduced QR code-based identity checks to regulate access.
Polling was held across all 234 constituencies, witnessing strong participation. Exit polls have largely projected a win for the DMK-led alliance, though several indicate a close fight, reflecting a competitive electoral landscape. The contest has been further shaped by the entry of actor-politician Vijay’s TVK, which is expected to make an electoral debut with notable impact, and the continued presence of Seeman’s NTK.
Their participation has added a multi-cornered dimension, raising the possibility of vote splits in key constituencies. Both the DMK and AIADMK have activated war rooms to monitor counting in real time, deploying legal teams and communication networks to respond swiftly to any disputes or irregularities.
The heightened vigilance follows narrow margins in several seats in the 2021 elections, with parties bracing for similarly tight contests. With political stakes high and margins expected to be close, the results are set to shape the state’s political trajectory.
Exit polls broadly indicate a return to power for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance, with several projections placing it ahead of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led front and suggesting a comfortable majority in the 234-member Assembly, where the halfway mark is 118. However, two surveys pointed to a hung House.
Axis My India projected 92–110 seats for the DMK-led alliance, 22–23 for the AIADMK plus, and 98–120 for Vijay-led TVK. Kamakhya Analytics forecast 78–95 for the DMK plus, 68–84 for the AIADMK plus and 67–81 for TVK. Other polls indicated a stronger DMK performance.
People’s Pulse projected 125–145 for the DMK-led alliance, 65–80 for AIADMK-BJP and 18–24 for TVK. Matrize forecast 122–132 for DMK-Congress, 87–100 for AIADMK plus and 10–12 for TVK, while P-Marq projected 125–145, 65–85 and 16–26 respectively.
JVC was the only pollster projecting an AIADMK-led win, forecasting 128–147 seats for AIADMK plus, 75–95 for DMK plus and 18–15 for TVK. Praja Poll estimated 148–168 for DMK plus, 61–81 for AIADMK and 1–9 for TVK, while People’s Insight projected 120–140, 60–70 and 30–40 respectively. The wide range underscores a fragmented contest, with TVK’s debut emerging as a key variable in a closely watched three-way race.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Poll Results 2026: “We are going to win this election; will be getting a comfortable majority,” says DMK spokesperson A Saravanan (@saravofcl).#TamilNaduPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Poll Results 2026: “We are very clear of AIADMK getting comfortable numbers in the election,” says AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai.#TamilNaduPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections | Visuals from outside the residence of TVK chief Vijay in Chennai.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Counting of votes for all 234 Assembly constituencies of the state will begin at 8 AM today. pic.twitter.com/9uAs0hCKdf
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed confidence in an NDA victory, saying voters have backed change in Tamil Nadu. Contesting from Mylapore, she claimed the alliance would also win in Mayiladuthurai.
Criticising the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for opposing central welfare schemes, she said people will deliver a strong response.
She added that Edappadi K. Palaniswami is set to become Chief Minister with support from National Democratic Alliance leaders.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Poll Results 2026: BJP candidate from Mylapore seat Tamilisai Soundararajan (@DrTamilisai4BJP) says, “We are very happy. People have definitely voted for the NDA, and it will win. I’m also confident that we will win in Mayiladuthurai. With all the efforts put… pic.twitter.com/e5uLUR1obE
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Counting of votes for the Assembly elections has commenced across Tamil Nadu, with officials initiating the process at all 62 designated counting centres. The exercise covers all 234 Assembly constituencies, with tight security and monitoring arrangements in place to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process.
The vote-counting exercise commenced at 8 am with the postal ballots and at 8.30 am, counting of votes recorded in EVMs will be taken up, EC offcials said.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: A box containing postal ballots being opened at Anna University, Chennai, counting center as vote counting begins.#TamilNaduPollResults2026#Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and a key ally of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, downplayed Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, saying it may split votes but lacks the strength to win.
He asserted TVK cannot surpass either the ruling alliance or the opposition, expressing confidence in the DMK’s return to power. He also said VCK is hopeful of winning all eight seats it is contesting.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's party, TVK, is leading in the early trends, according to TV reports.
Visuals from Anna Arivalayam, the DMK Headquarters, as party workers and supporters keep a track on the counting of votes.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Visuals from DMK office in Chennai where party workers have gathered as vote counting underway.#TamilNaduPollResults2026#Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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Initial trends emerging from the count of postal ballots in Tamil Nadu show that the incumbent DMK regime is on course to win the polls and retain power under the leadership of Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin.
In several constituencies, the DMK was ahead, and it was closely followed by the main opposition AIADMK, according to television reports.
The fledgling TVK is ahead in several constituencies, with NTK led by Tamil nationalist Seeman yet to clearly find a place in the race to secure numbers.
Former Chief Minister and DMK's O Paneerselvam is leading in Bodinayakkanur, very early trends show.
DMK MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy on Monday said it is too early to draw conclusions as counting has just begun and only postal ballots have been tallied so far. He said that clearer trends are expected by around 11 am. However, he added that the DMK is performing well in the initial phase and expressed confidence that the party will go on to form the government.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu election result 2026: DMK MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy said,
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As counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is underway, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Monday expressed strong confidence in the party's prospects, asserting that the DMK will secure "around 130-140 seats" and form the government.
Speaking to ANI, Elangovan said, "DMK will form the government. We will get 40 per cent plus vote share. We will get an absolute majority. DMK alone will get around 130-140 seats. We will form the government."
#ResultsWithTNIE | Early trends show #TVK leading with its party chief #Vijay leading in both #TiruchyEast and #Perambur.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 4, 2026
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Former Chief Minister and Edapaddi K Palaniswami is leading in Edapaddi Assembly constituency in Salem.
If trends continue to remain the same, actor-politician Vijay's TVK is set to emerge as a key player in Tamil Nadu and replace AIADMK as the principal opposition party in the state.
TVK pushed AIADMK to third position in several constituencies while DMK continued to be ahead in the race.
This clearly indicated that Vijay's TVK may change the traditional bipolar electoral politics of Tamil Nadu.
Scenes at Tiruchy west candidate KN Nehru office in Thillai Nagar. #ResultsWithTNIE @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/ttgOPCfP5v
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate N Chitrarasu is leading from Anna Nagar constituency from Chennai.
DMK president and CM MK Stalin is trailing behind TVK candidate VS Babu in Kolathur by more than 1000 votes after Round 2.
Former Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is leading in Edapaddi seat according to the numbers after the first round of counting.
He was sitting with over 5,500 votes and leading by over 3,800. A total of 25 rounds of counting will take place in Edapaddi.
TVK national spokesperson Felix Gerald on Monday expressed confidence that the party would form the government in Tamil Nadu with an absolute majority as initial election trends showed the party 'scaling high'.
Speaking to PTI Videos, Gerald stated that the results were expected and claimed that the people of Tamil Nadu have chosen TVK because they are "fed up" with established parties.
"They may have experience of 50 or 75 years, but they have got experience only in looting the state," Gerald said, adding that the electorate trusts TVK as the alternative.
As early trends emerge in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the TVK led by Vijay is leading in 100 Assembly constituencies followed by the AIADMK in 80 and the DMK in 52.
According to the initial reports from across Tamil Nadu, as many as 23 Ministers including Chief Minister MK Stalin, and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin are trailing behind in various constituencies.
TVK chief Vijay is leading in Perambur as well as in Trichy East constituencies. BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan is trailing behind in Mylapore constituency. Premalatha Vijayakanth of the DMDK is trailing behind in Vriddhachalam.
Starting from the postal votes, the TVK was leading followed by the AIADMK and this trend echoed in the counting of votes polled all constituencies.
Following the early leads, security has been beefed up at the residence of TVK president Vijay in Panaiyur.
Visuals of dismantled tents at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters, marked a sombre Monday morning as early counting trends for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections placed the ruling party at a surprise third position.
As the DMK-led alliance trails, a starkly different scene is unfolding in Panaiyur and Neelankarai, the bastion of TVK.
Security has been significantly tightened around the residence of actor-turned-politician Vijay in Neelangarai and the TVK party office in Panaiyur.
Hundreds of enthusiastic supporters have begun to gather as the debutant party shows a strong performance, leading in 97 constituencies and locked in a neck-and-neck battle with the AIADMK, according to the Election Commission website.
The data currently suggests a tectonic shift in the state's political landscape, with several DMK heavyweights trailing in their respective segments.
Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers across the capital to maintain order as trends continue to emerge from the 62 counting centres statewide.
Tents are being removed from #DMK HQ #AnnaArivalayam in Chennai as early trends show DMK at a distant third position.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 4, 2026
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Actor-politician Vijay appears to be in waiting to create a new history in the electoral politics of Tamil Nadu with no parallels as his party, the TVK is leading in 109 constituencies out of the total 234 Assembly segments as counting of votes polled in the April 23 elections was on across the state.
A record wave against the ruling DMK was clear when Chief Minister M K Stalin himself trailed behind TVK's little known VS Babu in Kolathur segment here, as per EC updates.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin was behind TVK's D Selvam in Chepauk-Thiruvalikeni, according to EC data posted on the its website.
According to Election Commission data, 15 ministers including DMK general secretary Duraimurugan, Thangam Thennarasu, TRB Rajaa, Ma Subramanian, PK Sekar Babu, EV Velu, KN Nehru, Getha Jeevan and KKSSR Ramachandran are trailing behind and some by huge margins.
Vijay was leading in Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur in Chennai and Aadhav Arjuna, considered No 2 in the TVK is leading in Villivakkam.
In a dramatic reconfiguration of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, the 2026 Assembly Election trends on Monday showcased a "resurgent" AIADMK holding its ground even as the debutant TVK swept through several bastions.
As counting progresses into the afternoon for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has extended his lead to 17,766 votes in his home constituency of Edappadi, maintaining his status as the party's most secure candidate.
In the northern belt, Maragatham Vetrivel continues to show strong momentum in Pappireddipatti with a widened margin of 19,692 votes, while C Vijayabaskar in Viralimalai has also seen his lead grow to 9,686 votes.
Other significant cushions for the party include Shanmugam C V in Mailam with 10,898 votes and Mukkur N Subramanian in Cheyyar, who now holds a lead of 10,760 votes.
Despite these strongholds, the party faces intense pressure in several key seats where margins remain dangerously slim.
The tightest contest is currently in Peravurani, where Govi Elango is leading by a mere 274 votes, followed closely by the volatility in Alangulam, where K R P Prabakaran holds a lead of just 425 votes.
In the high-altitude constituency of Yercaud, Usharani P sees her lead precarious at 359 votes, while Vijayasureshbabu in Viluppuram is managing a slim margin of 361 votes.
In the western region, former minister K C Karuppannan was leading by 2,365 votes, as the AIADMK continues to navigate a highly competitive three-cornered fight across the state.
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin is leading from his Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency with over 1,700 seats, according to ECI data.
BJP's prominent candidates, including state chief Nainar Nagenthran, former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Union Minister L Murugan, are trailing behind the DMK and Vijay-led TVK candidates, respectively, in Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Nagenthran, who is contesting from Sattur for the first time after migrating from his home constituency of Tirunelveli, is trailing by 909 votes behind the DMK candidate Kadarkarairaj A.
Union Minister L Murugan is trailing behind TVK's Kamali S in Avanashi reserved constituency by 2,080 votes as per the counting trends, while former Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan is behind TVK's Venkataramanan P by a margin of 9,296 votes in Mylapore constituency in Chennai.
The party is contesting 27 seats in alliance with the AIADMK.
BJP Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan, who has shifted to Coimbatore North from Coimbatore South, which she won in the 2021 Assembly elections, is also lagging behind TVK's V Sampath Kumar by 839 votes.
TVK candidate from Kavundampalayam, Kanimozhi Santhosh, on Monday expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing a "strong emotional wave" in favour of its chief, Vijay.
Speaking to PTI Videos on the trends, Santhosh said the day was special as it reflected the deep affection people in the state have for 'Thalapathy' (Vijay).
"Yeah, it's a massive moment. I can see that people are very emotionally connected to 'Thalapathy'. By this evening, it will be a big moment for him," she added.
She asserted that even before the first half of the day had concluded, the trends indicated a clear path to victory for the TVK.
TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai trailed behind Vijay-led TVK candidate Thennarasu K in Sriperumbudur (SC) assembly constituency, who established a clear lead since the votes were taken up for counting on Monday morning.
At the end of the ninth round of counting, Thennarasu secured 38,394 votes and thus established a clear lead of 14,086 votes to his nearest rival Selvaperunthagai.
Like their party chief, the Congress candidates were also way behind the TVK in other constituencies.
In Killiyoor, Congress floor leader in the Assembly S Rajesh Kumar is behind TVK's Sabin S by a slender margin of 1,795 votes.
Sabin polled 27,623 at the end of the eighth round.
The Congress is contesting 27 seats in alliance with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.
Some of the prominent Congress candidates, including A S Chandrasekaran, Jamal Mohamed Younoos, R M Karumanickam, Tharahai Cuthbert, and Praveen T T are also trailing in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvadanai, Colachel, and Vilavancode Assembly constituencies, respectively.
Congress ally, the CPI candidates: K Marimuthu and P Mahalingam have established a clear lead of 40,566 votes and 15,036 votes respectively in Thiruthuraipoondi and Sriviliputhur constituencies.
With the TVK leading in more than a hundred constituencies in early trends in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay's party has performed well across the state.
It has done especially well in northern districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur, making significant inroads into the Dravidian majors, according to trends released by the Election Commission of India on Monday.
The TVK has also made its presence felt in central Tamil Nadu, including Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, and Mayiladuthurai.
The DMK and its allies' bastion of Madurai city, comprising north, east, west, central, and south segments, was dominated by the TVK.
TVK made a strong impact in southern districts, including Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi.
TVK candidates were also leading in several constituencies in the delta districts, including Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, as well as parts of Salem.
In addition, the TVK made gains in several pockets of Kanyakumari, traditionally a Congress stronghold.
High-profile women candidates, including AIADMK's Leema Rose Martin and BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan, are locked in intense battles as early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections point to a significant disruption by actor Vijay's TVK.
According to data from the Election Commission of India, several seasoned women leaders are finding themselves in three-cornered contests where margins remain razor-thin.
Leema Rose Martin, the state's wealthiest candidate contesting from Lalgudi, is currently in a tight contest.
As of the eighth round of counting, she is trailing by approximately 5,500 votes against the DMK's T Parivallal.
Political analysts note that the TVK candidate has significantly eaten into the traditional AIADMK vote share in this segment.
In Mylapore, former Governor and BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan is currently in third place.
The segment is witnessing a surprising lead for the TVK candidate, followed by the DMK incumbent, as the urban vote appears to have shifted towards the actor-politician's new outfit.
Similarly, sitting MLA Vanathi Srinivasan is trailing in Coimbatore South.
The latest trends show her nearly 2,500 votes behind the TVK candidate as counting enters crucial middle rounds.
In Perambur, AIADMK candidate Porkodi Armstrong, who is in a direct contest with TVK chief Vijay, was leading in the early rounds but has now slipped to third place as of the ninth round.
Vijay has taken a commanding lead here.
However, some women candidates have managed to hold their ground.
While her party's candidates are struggling in most segments, DMDK chief Premalatha Vijayakanth is leading by 1,212 votes in Vriddhachalam.
M R Pallavi of the TVK is maintaining a steady lead of over 9,000 votes in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar against the DMK's K S Ravichandran.
Incidentally, several first-time women candidates from the TVK are outperforming seasoned politicians in urban pockets, particularly in Chennai and surrounding districts.
Meanwhile, women candidates from Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which fielded women in 50 per cent of the seats, are trailing in most constituencies, often in fourth place.
Maragatham Kumaravel of the AIADMK, who held a lead of over 19,000 votes around noon, is now holding a slender lead of roughly 118 votes in Maduranthakam as of the eighth round.
Election officials highlighted that women voters turned out in record numbers this year - 86.2 per cent - surpassing men and emerging as key arbiters in this high-stakes election.
Of the 25.3 lakh additional voters in 2026 compared to 2021, approximately 20.8 lakh (82.4 per cent) were women.
Although this election saw the highest number of women candidates so far at 443, they accounted for only 11.01 per cent of the total 4,023 candidates.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Chennai: Family of TVK chief and actor Vijay celebrates with a song, as the party continues its lead in the state.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
It is currently leading in 110 of the total 234 seats in the state. pic.twitter.com/OPeJ21l189
Renowned Tamil filmmaker S A Chandrasekhar on Monday expressed pride in his son and TVK chief Vijay's performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, saying the actor-turned-politician is committed to meeting public expectations.
Speaking to PTI Videos amid the counting of votes, an emotional Chandrasekhar said he felt "very happy" and "very proud" of his son's political journey.
"The Tamil Nadu people are expecting big things from my son. He will do it. Definitely, he will do it," Chandrasekhar said.
When asked about the public's response to Vijay's campaign promises, Chandrasekhar extended his "heartfelt thanks" to the electorate for their support.
He reiterated that the people of the state have placed significant hope in the TVK leader.
"For Tamil Nadu, he has so many dreams in his mind. Let him do the work," he added, acknowledging the aspirations his son carries for the state's future.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Election Results: Supporters of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Mumbai celebrate as the party leads in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, sharing sweets, bursting crackers, and blowing whistles to show their support. pic.twitter.com/OT8EYMALzq
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In a historic 10th win, veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan clinched the Gobichettipalayam seat in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Contesting for the first time under actor Vijay's TVK, the 78-year-old secured approximately 71,380 votes, defeating DMK's N Nallasivam by a margin of nearly 13,000 votes.
This win marks Sengottaiyan's 10th consecutive victory in the constituency, cementing his status as an immovable force in the region despite his high-profile exit from the AIADMK in late 2025.
His success was a cornerstone for the TVK, which emerged as a formidable force across the state.
Supporters celebrated the win as a testament to Sengottaiyan's personal influence, which successfully transitioned from his former Dravidian home to the newly formed TVK.
#ResultsWithTNIE | #TVK candidates who swept #TNElections2026 with massive margins.#Elections2026
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 4, 2026
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BJP candidate Bhojarajan M won from Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency by securing 48,488 votes and defeating his nearest rival and TVK candidate Ibrahim R with a slender margin of 976 votes.
He is the first among the BJP candidates to win the election.
‘I bow to the people’s verdict,’ says DMK president and outgoing Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tamil Nadu Assembly election results favouring TVK.
‘We gave good governance and sought votes by underscoring our achievements,’ he says.
‘We sought votes to continue our welfare schemes,’ the DMK chief adds.
#ResultswithTNIE | TVK chief Vijay has secured a resounding victory in the Trichy East constituency
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 4, 2026
C. Joseph Vijay (TVK) – 91,381 votes
S. Inigo Irudayaraj (DMK) – 63,965 votes
G. Rajasekaran (AIADMK) – 19,715 votes#TamilNaduResultsLive #TVK #Vijay@xpresstn… pic.twitter.com/WrwHH0wWJn
