<p>Tamil Nadu is in the grip of a full-blown constitutional crisis after the Governor refused to invite actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government despite it winning 108 seats and emerging as the single-largest party. This comes as rival parties huddle behind closed doors to explore alternatives that would effectively deny TVK the power it believes the public mandate has conferred on it. The TVK has responded with a stark threat: if either the DMK or AIADMK attempts to stake claim to the government, every TVK MLA, all 108 of them will resign. The warning came after reports confirmed that top DMK figures are actively considering a scenario in which AIADMK chief E Palaniswami becomes Chief Minister with DMK's outside support, an arrangement that would unite two parties that have spent decades as bitter rivals, and that would shut out the party that received the most votes.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978"><strong>Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Governor denies TVK chance to form government without proven majority</strong></h2><p>Governor RV Arlekar met Vijay for the second time in two days on Thursday (May 7), and again declined to allow him to proceed. The Governor's position is that TVK has not demonstrated it commands a majority, and he has insisted Vijay produce letters of support from 118 legislators, the threshold required to form government, before any swearing-in ceremony is arranged. TVK currently has 108 seats, plus five more with Congress's five MLAs already in its corner and negotiations underway with Left parties and smaller outfits for the remaining numbers. The party is now reportedly considering approaching the courts.</p><p>"The requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established," Raj Bhavan said in a communique.</p><h2><strong>'Inappropriate'</strong></h2><p>Constitutional experts and TVK's allies have pushed back hard on the Governor's stance. The CPI called it "inappropriate," citing the Supreme Court's landmark SR Bommai judgment, which established that the floor of the assembly, not the Governor's office, is the proper place to test a majority.</p><p>Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan was pointed in his criticism. "The Governor cannot demand a list of people supporting TVK. He cannot say, 'Who is supporting you? Bring 118 and prove it to me, then come for the swearing-in ceremony.'" The outgoing DMK called the Governor's decision "unacceptable" and "a disrespect" to the mandate. Actor Kamal Haasan also voiced public support for Vijay.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/thalapathy-vijay-mgr-rajnikanth-and-more-south-indian-superstars-who-turned-fan-power-into-political-parties-tvk-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-election-mgr-ntr-1778133323852"><strong>Thalapathy Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What are DMK and AIDMK up to?</strong></h2><p>Within the DMK, however, the picture is more complicated. The party passed four resolutions Thursday, including one authorising chief MK Stalin to take "emergency decisions," and asked all its MLAs to remain in Chennai until May 10. Top party sources confirmed to NDTV that a Palaniswami-led government with DMK support is being actively discussed, driven in part by fears among younger party leaders, particularly those aligned with Udhayanidhi Stalin, that if Vijay takes power, he could dominate Tamil Nadu politics for a generation the way MGR did, keeping the DMK out of power for as long as he remained active. Older DMK leaders, including Stalin himself, are said to be less convinced, worried about the public backlash of such an unlikely alliance.</p><p>The AIADMK, for its part, has told its 45-plus MLAs to wait and observe. While a section within the party is open to aligning with TVK, senior leadership has firmly ruled it out. Palaniswami told his MLAs Thursday there is no relation between TVK and AIADMK and no question of poaching at this point, asking them to remain calm for at least two more days.</p><p>The coming 48 hours are likely to be decisive. TVK is racing to assemble the numbers it needs to satisfy the Governor. Its opponents are racing to find an arrangement that prevents that from happening. And somewhere in the middle, Tamil Nadu's electorate is waiting to find out whether the verdict it delivered at the polls will actually determine who governs the state.</p>

Tamil Nadu is staring at a constitutional showdown. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, Vijay’s TVK is still being kept from power, and now rival camps may unite in an extraordinary bid to block him. TVK’s warning: deny the mandate, and all 108 MLAs resign.

Tamil Nadu is in the grip of a full-blown constitutional crisis after the Governor refused to invite actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government despite it winning 108 seats and emerging as the single-largest party. This comes as rival parties huddle behind closed doors to explore alternatives that would effectively deny TVK the power it believes the public mandate has conferred on it. The TVK has responded with a stark threat: if either the DMK or AIADMK attempts to stake claim to the government, every TVK MLA, all 108 of them will resign. The warning came after reports confirmed that top DMK figures are actively considering a scenario in which AIADMK chief E Palaniswami becomes Chief Minister with DMK's outside support, an arrangement that would unite two parties that have spent decades as bitter rivals, and that would shut out the party that received the most votes. Also read | Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here Governor denies TVK chance to form government without proven majority Governor RV Arlekar met Vijay for the second time in two days on Thursday (May 7), and again declined to allow him to proceed. The Governor's position is that TVK has not demonstrated it commands a majority, and he has insisted Vijay produce letters of support from 118 legislators, the threshold required to form government, before any swearing-in ceremony is arranged. TVK currently has 108 seats, plus five more with Congress's five MLAs already in its corner and negotiations underway with Left parties and smaller outfits for the remaining numbers. The party is now reportedly considering approaching the courts. "The requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established," Raj Bhavan said in a communique. 'Inappropriate' Constitutional experts and TVK's allies have pushed back hard on the Governor's stance. The CPI called it "inappropriate," citing the Supreme Court's landmark SR Bommai judgment, which established that the floor of the assembly, not the Governor's office, is the proper place to test a majority. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan was pointed in his criticism. "The Governor cannot demand a list of people supporting TVK. He cannot say, 'Who is supporting you? Bring 118 and prove it to me, then come for the swearing-in ceremony.'" The outgoing DMK called the Governor's decision "unacceptable" and "a disrespect" to the mandate. Actor Kamal Haasan also voiced public support for Vijay. Also read | Thalapathy Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties What are DMK and AIDMK up to? Within the DMK, however, the picture is more complicated. The party passed four resolutions Thursday, including one authorising chief MK Stalin to take "emergency decisions," and asked all its MLAs to remain in Chennai until May 10. Top party sources confirmed to NDTV that a Palaniswami-led government with DMK support is being actively discussed, driven in part by fears among younger party leaders, particularly those aligned with Udhayanidhi Stalin, that if Vijay takes power, he could dominate Tamil Nadu politics for a generation the way MGR did, keeping the DMK out of power for as long as he remained active. Older DMK leaders, including Stalin himself, are said to be less convinced, worried about the public backlash of such an unlikely alliance. The AIADMK, for its part, has told its 45-plus MLAs to wait and observe. While a section within the party is open to aligning with TVK, senior leadership has firmly ruled it out. Palaniswami told his MLAs Thursday there is no relation between TVK and AIADMK and no question of poaching at this point, asking them to remain calm for at least two more days. The coming 48 hours are likely to be decisive. TVK is racing to assemble the numbers it needs to satisfy the Governor. Its opponents are racing to find an arrangement that prevents that from happening. And somewhere in the middle, Tamil Nadu's electorate is waiting to find out whether the verdict it delivered at the polls will actually determine who governs the state.

<p>Tamil Nadu is staring at a constitutional showdown. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, Vijay’s TVK is still being kept from power, and now rival camps may unite in an extraordinary bid to block him. TVK’s warning: deny the mandate, and all 108 MLAs resign.</p>

Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government

<p>Counting of votes is underway since 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 823 assembly constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The elections were held on April 23 in a single phase. The state is currently governed by Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK, which enjoys a comfortable majority. This election has evolved into a triangular contest, with the BJP attempting to widen its footprint and actor-turned-politician Vijay making his electoral debut with TVK. In the previous election, the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by the DMK had ended the AIADMK’s decade-long rule in the state.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-will-win-assam-elections-will-bjp-s-himanta-biswa-sarma-become-cm-again-here-s-what-pre-poll-surveys-predict-1775550087343"><strong>Who will win Assam Elections? Will BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma become CM again? Here's what pre-poll surveys predict</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Key Seats in Tamil Nadu: Who won, who lost</strong></h2><h3><strong>Edappadi</strong></h3><p>The Edappadi seat remains a traditional bastion of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and is currently represented by party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. <strong>Edappadi K. Palaniswami WON</strong></p><h3>Avanashi (SC)</h3><p>L Murugan, a former Tamil Nadu BJP president and current Union Minister of State, contesting from Avanashi, a constituency reserved for Scheduled Castes. The seat is seen as crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party as it looks to deepen its presence in the Nilgiris and the western Kongu belt—regions where it has historically struggled. <strong>L Murugan LOST, TVK candidate won&nbsp;</strong></p><h3>Sattur</h3><p>In Sattur, the BJP has fielded its state president Nainar Nagendran, a move that drew attention since his political base has largely been in Tirunelveli. He is TRAILING. A former AIADMK minister, his elevation within the BJP was partly aimed at strengthening ties with its key ally. <strong>Nainar Nagendran is TRAILING</strong></p><h3><strong>Tiruchirappalli East</strong></h3><p>In Tiruchirappalli East, Vijay is making his electoral debut, taking on sitting DMK MLA Inigo Irudayaraj, while AIADMK’s K. Rajasekaran is also in the contest. <strong>Vijay WON</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-elections-2026-from-suvendu-adhikari-to-humayun-kabir-a-look-at-key-faces-and-seats-in-phase-1-1776668622628"><strong>West Bengal Elections 2026: From Suvendu Adhikari to Humayun Kabir - A look at key faces and seats in Phase 1</strong></a></p><h3><strong>Kolathur</strong></h3><p>Chief Minister MK Stalin is seeking re-election from Kolathur, a seat he has held since 2011. A DMK stronghold, Kolathur is seen as a safe seat but remains symbolically significant for the party’s leadership. <strong>Stalin LOST, TVK candidate lost</strong></p><h3>Vilavancode</h3><p>The BJP has nominated S Vijayadharani from Vilavancode, marking a high-profile contest. A three-time MLA and former leader in the Congress’ women’s wing, her switch to the BJP in 2024 was seen as a significant political shift. <strong>S Vijayadharani LOST, INC candidate WON</strong></p><h3><strong>Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar</strong></h3><p>Once represented by former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar has seen shifting political dynamics. Currently held by DMK’s J John Ebenezer, the seat gained prominence after TTV Dhinakaran won it as an independent in a high-profile bypoll. <strong>TVK's N Marie Wilson WON</strong></p><h3><strong>Coimbatore South</strong></h3><p>Coimbatore South is set for a direct contest between DMK’s V Senthilbalaji and AIADMK’s Amman K Arjunan. The constituency is considered a key battleground in western Tamil Nadu. <strong>V Senthilbalaji WON</strong></p><h2>Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni</h2><p>Udhayanidhi Stalin, representing the next generation of leadership in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is contesting from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. A prominent campaigner, he has positioned himself as a youth-centric leader who combines political outreach with cultural engagement, making his performance crucial for the party’s future leadership narrative. <strong>Udhayanidhi Stalin WON</strong></p><h2>Mylapore</h2><p>Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan is contesting from Mylapore. A former governor, her candidature highlights the BJP’s strategy to strengthen its presence in urban constituencies by fielding well-known leaders and projecting itself as a governance-driven alternative to the DMK. <strong>Tamilisai Soundararajan LOST</strong></p><h2>Coimbatore North</h2><p>Vanathi Srinivasan continues to be one of the BJP’s key figures in the Coimbatore region. With a strong organisational background and prior electoral success, she is expected to play a significant role both as a candidate and as a strategist in expanding the party’s base in western Tamil Nadu. <strong>Vanathi Srinivasan LOST</strong></p><h2><strong>Other key candidates to watch</strong></h2><p>SP Velumani from Thondamuthur WON</p><p>P Thangamani from Kumarapalayam LOST</p><p>Thangam Thenarasu from Tiruchuli WON</p><p>KN Nehru &nbsp;from Tiruchy-West WON</p><p>EV Velu from Tiruvannamalai LEADING</p><p>Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi from Tiruverumbur LOST</p><p>S Muthusamy from Erode-West LOST</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-this-time-elections-in-wb-would-surely-be-ec-issues-stern-warning-to-tmc-ahead-of-bengal-polls-1775649104049"><strong>'This time, elections in WB would surely be...': EC issues stern warning to TMC ahead of Bengal polls</strong></a></p><h2><strong>CONSTITUENCY WISE RESULT&nbsp;</strong></h2><h3><strong>TVK wins 46</strong></h3><p>GUMMIDIPOONDI — S. Vijayakumar<br>THIRUVALLUR — Dr. T. Arunkumar<br>POONAMALLEE — Prakasam R<br>MADAVARAM — M.L. Vijayprabhu<br>KOLATHUR — V.S. Babu<br>VILLIVAKKAM — Aadhav Arjuna<br>THIRU-VI-KA-NAGAR — M.R. Pallavi<br>EGMORE — Rajmohan<br>ROYAPURAM — K.V. Vijay Damu<br>THOUSAND LIGHTS — Prabhakar J.C.D<br>ANNA NAGAR — V.K. Ramkumar<br>THIYAGARAYANAGAR — Anand N<br>MYLAPORE — Venkataramanan P<br>VELACHERY — Kumar R<br>UTHIRAMERUR — Munirathinam J<br>ARAKKONAM — V. Gandhiraj<br>RANIPET — Thahira<br>KILVAITHINANKUPPAM — Thenral Kumar E<br>KRISHNAGIRI — Mukundhan P<br>KALLAKURICHI — Arul Vignesh C<br>SALEM (NORTH) — Sivakumar K<br>SALEM (SOUTH) — Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A<br>RASIPURAM — Logesh Tamilselvan D<br>SENTHAMANGALAM — P. Chandrasekar<br>ERODE (EAST) — M. Vijay Balaji<br>ERODE (WEST) — Ananth Moghan K.K.<br>MODAKKURICHI — D. Shanmugan<br>GOBICHETTIPALAYAM — Sengottaiyan K.A<br>BHAVANISAGAR — V.P. Tamilselvi<br>AVANASHI — Kamali S<br>PALLADAM — K. Ramkumar<br>KAVUNDAMPALAYAM — Kanimozhi Santhosh<br>MUSIRI — M. Vignesh<br>THURAIYUR — Ravisankar M<br>THANJAVUR — R. Vijaysaravanan<br>ARANTHANGI — Mohamed Farvas J<br>MADURAI EAST — Karthikeyan S<br>SHOLAVANDAN — Karuppaiah M.V<br>MADURAI NORTH — A. Kallani<br>MADURAI SOUTH — M.M. Gopison<br>MADURAI CENTRAL — Madhar Badhurodeen<br>RAJAPALAYAM — Jegadeshwari K<br>THOOTHUKKUDI — Srinath<br>SRIVAIKUNTAM — Saravanan G<br>TIRUNELVELI — Murughan R.S<br>NANGUNERI — Reddiarpatti V. Narayanan<br>RADHAPURAM — Dr. Sathish Christopher</p><h2><strong>TVK leading in 60</strong></h2><p>PONNERI — Dr. Ravi M.S<br>AVADI — R. Ramesh Kumar<br>MADURAVOYAL — Rhevant Charan<br>AMBATTUR — Balamurugan G<br>THIRUVOTTIYUR — Senthil Kumar N<br>DR. RADHAKRISHNAN NAGAR — N. Marie Wilson<br>PERAMBUR — C. Joseph Vijay<br>VIRUGAMPAKKAM — Sabarinathan R<br>SAIDAPET — Arul Prakasam M<br>SHOZHINGANALLUR — ECR P Saravanan<br>ALANDUR — M. Harish<br>SRIPERUMBUDUR — Thennarasu K<br>PALLAVARAM — J. Kamatchi<br>TAMBARAM — D. Sarathkumar<br>CHENGALPATTU — S. Thiagarajan<br>THIRUPORUR — B. Vijayraj<br>KANCHEEPURAM — R.V. Ranjithkumar<br>KATPADI — Dr M Sudhakar<br>VELLORE — M.M. Vinoth Kannan<br>GUDIYATTAM — K. Sindu<br>TIRUPPATTUR — Dr. Thirupathi N<br>UTHANGARAI — N. Elaiyaraaja<br>POLUR — Abishek R<br>TIRUKKOYILUR — Vijay R Baranibalaji<br>SALEM (WEST) — Lakshmanan S<br>VEERAPANDI — Palanivel M.S<br>NAMAKKAL — Dilip C S<br>TIRUCHENGODU — Arunraj K G<br>KUMARAPALAYAM — C. Vijayalakshmi<br>METTUPPALAYAM — Sunil Anand<br>TIRUPPUR (NORTH) — V. Sathyabama<br>TIRUPPUR (SOUTH) — Balamurugan S<br>SULUR — NM. Sukumar<br>COIMBATORE (NORTH) — V. Sampathkumar<br>SINGANALLUR — K.S. Sri Giri Prasath<br>KINATHUKADAVU — Vignesh K<br>NILAKKOTTAI — Ayyanar R<br>KRISHNARAYAPURAM — Sathya M<br>KULITHALAI — G. Balasubramani<br>MANAPPARAI — R. Kathiravan<br>SRIRANGAM — Ramesh<br>TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (EAST) — C. Joseph Vijay<br>THIRUVERUMBUR — Vijayakumar (Navalpattu S. Viji)<br>PERAMBALUR — Sivakumar K<br>CUDDALORE — B. Rajkumar<br>KUMBAKONAM — Vinoth<br>GANDHARVAKOTTAI — N. Subramanian<br>KARAIKUDI — Dr. Prabhu T.K<br>SIVAGANGA — Kulandhai Rani A<br>MANAMADURAI — Elangovan D<br>MADURAI WEST — Thangapandi S.R<br>THIRUPARANKUNDRAM — Nirmalkumar R<br>USILAMPATTI — Vijay M<br>PERIYAKULAM — Sabari Iyngaran G<br>CUMBUM — Jeganath Mishra PLA<br>SRIVILLIPUTHUR — Karthik A<br>SIVAKASI — Keerthana S<br>VIRUDHUNAGAR — Selvam P<br>TIRUVADANAI — Rajeev</p><p>OTTAPIDARAM — P. Mathanraja</p><h2><strong>DMK wins 21</strong></h2><p>Here are the winners (names only):</p><p>HARBOUR — P. K. Sekarbabu<br>CHEPAUK-THIRUVALLIKENI — Udhayanidhi Stalin<br>GUDALUR — Dhravidamani M<br>COONOOR — M. Raju<br>POLLACHI — K. Nithyanandhan<br>VALPARAI — Kutty (alias) Sudhakar A<br>UDUMALAIPETTAI — Jayakumar M<br>ODDANCHATRAM — Sakkarapani R<br>TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (WEST) — K.N. Nehru<br>MANACHANALLUR — Kathiravan S<br>SIRKAZHI — Senthiselvan R<br>NAGAPATTINAM — M.H. Jawahirullah<br>THIRUVARUR — Kalaivanan Poondi K<br>THIRUVIDAIMARUDUR — Govi. Chezhiaan<br>ALANGUDI — Siva V. Meyyanathan<br>PARAMAKUDI — Advocate Kathiravan K.K<br>RAMANATHAPURAM — Katharbatcha Muthuramalalingam<br>VILATHIKULAM — Markandayan G.V<br>TIRUCHENDUR — Anitha R. Radhakrishnan<br>ALANGULAM — Paul Manoj Pandia</p><p>PALAYAMKOTTAI — M. Abdul Wahab</p><h2><strong>DMK leads in 39&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Here are the winners (names only):</p><p>AMBUR — Vilwanathan A.C<br>VEPPANAHALLI — Srinivasan P.S<br>TIRUVANNAMALAI — Velu E.V<br>VANDAVASI — Ambethkumar S<br>VANUR — Gowtham D<br>VILUPPURAM — Lakshmanan R<br>ULUNDURPETTAI — Vasanthavel G.R<br>RISHIVANDIYAM — Karthikeyan K<br>SANKARAPURAM — Udhayasuriyan T<br>COIMBATORE (SOUTH) — V. Senthilbalaji<br>MADATHUKULAM — R. Jayaramakrishnan<br>ATHOOR — I. Periasamy<br>DINDIGUL — Senthilkumar I.P<br>VEDASANDUR — Saminathan T<br>ARAVAKURICHI — Elango R<br>KUNNAM — Sivasankar S.S<br>TITTAKUDI — Ganesan C.V<br>KURINJIPADI — M.R.K. Panneerselvam<br>CHIDAMBARAM — Thamimun Ansari M<br>POOMPUHAR — Nivedha M Murugan<br>THIRUVAIYARU — Durai Chandrasekaran<br>ORATHANADU — R. Vaithilingam<br>PATTUKKOTTAI — Annadurai K<br>PERAVURANI — Ashokkumar N<br>PUDUKKOTTAI — V. Muthuraja<br>THIRUMAYAM — Regupathi S<br>TIRUPPATTUR — Periakaruppan K.R<br>THIRUMANGALAM — Manimaran M<br>ANDIPATTI — Maharajan A<br>BODINAYAKANUR — O. Panneerselvam<br>SATTUR — Kadarkarairaj A<br>ARUPPUKKOTTAI — Ramachandran K.K.S.S.R<br>TIRUCHULI — Thangam Thennarasu<br>MUDHUKULATHUR — R.S. Rajakannappan<br>KOVILPATTI — Karunanithi K<br>VASUDEVANALLUR — E. Raja<br>KADAYANALLUR — Rajendran T.M<br>TENKASI — Dr. Kalai Kathiravan</p><p>NAGERCOIL Austin</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>AIADMK wins 20</h2><p>CHEYYUR — Rajasekar E<br>MADURANTAKAM — Maragatham Kumaravel K<br>ANAIKATTU — D. Velazhagan<br>JOLARPET — Veeramani K.C<br>PAPPIREDDIPATTI — Maragatham Vetrivel<br>HARUR — Sampathkumar V<br>KILPENNATHUR — Ramachandran S<br>CHEYYAR — Mukkur N. Subramanian<br>MAILAM — Shanmugam C Ve<br>ATTUR — Jayasankaran A.P<br>EDAPPADI — Edappadi Palaniswami K<br>SANKARI — Vetrivel S<br>DHARAPURAM — Sathyabama P<br>BHAVANI — Karuppanan K.C<br>ANTHIYUR — Haribaskar P<br>ARIYALUR — Rajendran S<br>PANRUTI — Mohan K<br>VEDARANYAM — Manian O.S<br>NANNILAM — Kamaraj R</p><p>AMBASAMUDRAM Dr. Esakki Subaya</p><h2>AIADMK leads in 25</h2><p>TIRUTTANI — G. Hari<br>ARCOT — S.M. Sukumar<br>BARGUR — E.C. Govindarasan<br>HOSUR — P. Balakrishnareddy<br>PALACODU — K.P. Anbalagan<br>CHENGAM — S. Velu<br>KALASAPAKKAM — S.S. Agri Krishnamurthy<br>ARANI — L. Jayasudha<br>GANGAVALLI — A. Nallathambi<br>YERCAUD — P. Usha Rani<br>OMALUR — R. Mani<br>METTUR — G. Venkatachalam<br>PARAMATHI-VELUR — S. Sekar<br>KANGAYAM — Nataraj NSN<br>PERUNDURAI — S. Jayakumar<br>THONDAMUTHUR — S.P. Velumani<br>PALANI — K. Ravimanoharan<br>NATHAM — R. Natham Viswanathan<br>KARUR — M.R. Vijayabhaskar<br>LALGUDI — Leemarose Martin<br>NEYVELI — R. Rajendran<br>BHUVANAGIRI — A. Arunmozhithevan<br>PERAVURANI — Govi. Elango<br>VIRALIMALAI — C. Vijayabaskar<br>SANKARANKOVIL — Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar<br>KANNIYAKUMARI — N. Thalavai Sundaram</p><h2><strong>PMK WINS</strong></h2><p>DHARMAPURI — Sowmiya Anbumani<br>JAYANKONDAM — Vaithilingam G</p><h3><strong>PMK LEADS</strong></h3><p>SHOLINGUR — K. Saravanan<br>GINGEE — Ganeshkumar A<br>VIKRAVANDI — Sivakumar C</p><h3><strong>CONGRESS (INC) — WINS</strong></h3><p>MELUR — P. Viswanathan</p><h3><strong>CONGRESS (INC) — LEADS</strong></h3><p>MAYILADUTHURAI — Y.N. Jamal Mohamed Younoos<br>COLACHAL — Tharahai Cuthbert<br>VILAVANCODE — T.T. Praveen<br>KILLIYOOR — S. Rajesh Kumar</p><h2>AMMK WINS&nbsp;</h2><p>MANNARGUDI - KAMARAJ. S</p><h2>BJP WINS&nbsp;</h2><p>Udhagamandalam — BHOJARAJAN M</p><h3>Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M) WINS</h3><p>Udhagamandalam— BHOJARAJAN M</p><p>Padmanabhapuram &nbsp;— CHELLASWAMY R</p><h2><strong>Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M) LEADS</strong></h2><p>Kilvelur (164) — LATHA T</p><h3>Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) <strong>Leads:</strong></h3><p>Tindivanam — VANNI ARASU</p><p>Kattumannarkoil &nbsp;— L.E. JOTHIMANI</p><h3>Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)<strong>Wins:</strong></h3><p>Vaniyambadi (47) — SYED FAROOQ BASHA SSB</p><h2>Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) <strong>Leads:</strong></h2><p>Papanasam (172) — A.M. SHAHJAHAN</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Counting for the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly polls is underway, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leading early trends. Vijay is ahead in a key seat, while M. K. Stalin trails. The Bharatiya Janata Party faces setbacks in crucial constituencies.

Counting of votes is underway since 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 823 assembly constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The elections were held on April 23 in a single phase. The state is currently governed by Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK, which enjoys a comfortable majority. This election has evolved into a triangular contest, with the BJP attempting to widen its footprint and actor-turned-politician Vijay making his electoral debut with TVK. In the previous election, the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by the DMK had ended the AIADMK’s decade-long rule in the state. Also Read: Who will win Assam Elections? Will BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma become CM again? Here's what pre-poll surveys predict Key Seats in Tamil Nadu: Who won, who lost Edappadi The Edappadi seat remains a traditional bastion of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and is currently represented by party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Edappadi K. Palaniswami WON Avanashi (SC) L Murugan, a former Tamil Nadu BJP president and current Union Minister of State, contesting from Avanashi, a constituency reserved for Scheduled Castes. The seat is seen as crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party as it looks to deepen its presence in the Nilgiris and the western Kongu belt—regions where it has historically struggled. L Murugan LOST, TVK candidate won Sattur In Sattur, the BJP has fielded its state president Nainar Nagendran, a move that drew attention since his political base has largely been in Tirunelveli. He is TRAILING. A former AIADMK minister, his elevation within the BJP was partly aimed at strengthening ties with its key ally. Nainar Nagendran is TRAILING Tiruchirappalli East In Tiruchirappalli East, Vijay is making his electoral debut, taking on sitting DMK MLA Inigo Irudayaraj, while AIADMK’s K. Rajasekaran is also in the contest. Vijay WON Also Read: West Bengal Elections 2026: From Suvendu Adhikari to Humayun Kabir - A look at key faces and seats in Phase 1 Kolathur Chief Minister MK Stalin is seeking re-election from Kolathur, a seat he has held since 2011. A DMK stronghold, Kolathur is seen as a safe seat but remains symbolically significant for the party’s leadership. Stalin LOST, TVK candidate lost Vilavancode The BJP has nominated S Vijayadharani from Vilavancode, marking a high-profile contest. A three-time MLA and former leader in the Congress’ women’s wing, her switch to the BJP in 2024 was seen as a significant political shift. S Vijayadharani LOST, INC candidate WON Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Once represented by former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar has seen shifting political dynamics. Currently held by DMK’s J John Ebenezer, the seat gained prominence after TTV Dhinakaran won it as an independent in a high-profile bypoll. TVK's N Marie Wilson WON Coimbatore South Coimbatore South is set for a direct contest between DMK’s V Senthilbalaji and AIADMK’s Amman K Arjunan. The constituency is considered a key battleground in western Tamil Nadu. V Senthilbalaji WON Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Udhayanidhi Stalin, representing the next generation of leadership in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is contesting from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. A prominent campaigner, he has positioned himself as a youth-centric leader who combines political outreach with cultural engagement, making his performance crucial for the party’s future leadership narrative. Udhayanidhi Stalin WON Mylapore Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan is contesting from Mylapore. A former governor, her candidature highlights the BJP’s strategy to strengthen its presence in urban constituencies by fielding well-known leaders and projecting itself as a governance-driven alternative to the DMK. Tamilisai Soundararajan LOST Coimbatore North Vanathi Srinivasan continues to be one of the BJP’s key figures in the Coimbatore region. With a strong organisational background and prior electoral success, she is expected to play a significant role both as a candidate and as a strategist in expanding the party’s base in western Tamil Nadu. Vanathi Srinivasan LOST Other key candidates to watch SP Velumani from Thondamuthur WON P Thangamani from Kumarapalayam LOST Thangam Thenarasu from Tiruchuli WON KN Nehru from Tiruchy-West WON EV Velu from Tiruvannamalai LEADING Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi from Tiruverumbur LOST S Muthusamy from Erode-West LOST Also Read: 'This time, elections in WB would surely be...': EC issues stern warning to TMC ahead of Bengal polls CONSTITUENCY WISE RESULT TVK wins 46 GUMMIDIPOONDI — S. Vijayakumar THIRUVALLUR — Dr. T. Arunkumar POONAMALLEE — Prakasam R MADAVARAM — M.L. Vijayprabhu KOLATHUR — V.S. Babu VILLIVAKKAM — Aadhav Arjuna THIRU-VI-KA-NAGAR — M.R. Pallavi EGMORE — Rajmohan ROYAPURAM — K.V. Vijay Damu THOUSAND LIGHTS — Prabhakar J.C.D ANNA NAGAR — V.K. Ramkumar THIYAGARAYANAGAR — Anand N MYLAPORE — Venkataramanan P VELACHERY — Kumar R UTHIRAMERUR — Munirathinam J ARAKKONAM — V. Gandhiraj RANIPET — Thahira KILVAITHINANKUPPAM — Thenral Kumar E KRISHNAGIRI — Mukundhan P KALLAKURICHI — Arul Vignesh C SALEM (NORTH) — Sivakumar K SALEM (SOUTH) — Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A RASIPURAM — Logesh Tamilselvan D SENTHAMANGALAM — P. Chandrasekar ERODE (EAST) — M. Vijay Balaji ERODE (WEST) — Ananth Moghan K.K. MODAKKURICHI — D. Shanmugan GOBICHETTIPALAYAM — Sengottaiyan K.A BHAVANISAGAR — V.P. Tamilselvi AVANASHI — Kamali S PALLADAM — K. Ramkumar KAVUNDAMPALAYAM — Kanimozhi Santhosh MUSIRI — M. Vignesh THURAIYUR — Ravisankar M THANJAVUR — R. Vijaysaravanan ARANTHANGI — Mohamed Farvas J MADURAI EAST — Karthikeyan S SHOLAVANDAN — Karuppaiah M.V MADURAI NORTH — A. Kallani MADURAI SOUTH — M.M. Gopison MADURAI CENTRAL — Madhar Badhurodeen RAJAPALAYAM — Jegadeshwari K THOOTHUKKUDI — Srinath SRIVAIKUNTAM — Saravanan G TIRUNELVELI — Murughan R.S NANGUNERI — Reddiarpatti V. Narayanan RADHAPURAM — Dr. Sathish Christopher TVK leading in 60 PONNERI — Dr. Ravi M.S AVADI — R. Ramesh Kumar MADURAVOYAL — Rhevant Charan AMBATTUR — Balamurugan G THIRUVOTTIYUR — Senthil Kumar N DR. RADHAKRISHNAN NAGAR — N. Marie Wilson PERAMBUR — C. Joseph Vijay VIRUGAMPAKKAM — Sabarinathan R SAIDAPET — Arul Prakasam M SHOZHINGANALLUR — ECR P Saravanan ALANDUR — M. Harish SRIPERUMBUDUR — Thennarasu K PALLAVARAM — J. Kamatchi TAMBARAM — D. Sarathkumar CHENGALPATTU — S. Thiagarajan THIRUPORUR — B. Vijayraj KANCHEEPURAM — R.V. Ranjithkumar KATPADI — Dr M Sudhakar VELLORE — M.M. Vinoth Kannan GUDIYATTAM — K. Sindu TIRUPPATTUR — Dr. Thirupathi N UTHANGARAI — N. Elaiyaraaja POLUR — Abishek R TIRUKKOYILUR — Vijay R Baranibalaji SALEM (WEST) — Lakshmanan S VEERAPANDI — Palanivel M.S NAMAKKAL — Dilip C S TIRUCHENGODU — Arunraj K G KUMARAPALAYAM — C. Vijayalakshmi METTUPPALAYAM — Sunil Anand TIRUPPUR (NORTH) — V. Sathyabama TIRUPPUR (SOUTH) — Balamurugan S SULUR — NM. Sukumar COIMBATORE (NORTH) — V. Sampathkumar SINGANALLUR — K.S. Sri Giri Prasath KINATHUKADAVU — Vignesh K NILAKKOTTAI — Ayyanar R KRISHNARAYAPURAM — Sathya M KULITHALAI — G. Balasubramani MANAPPARAI — R. Kathiravan SRIRANGAM — Ramesh TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (EAST) — C. Joseph Vijay THIRUVERUMBUR — Vijayakumar (Navalpattu S. Viji) PERAMBALUR — Sivakumar K CUDDALORE — B. Rajkumar KUMBAKONAM — Vinoth GANDHARVAKOTTAI — N. Subramanian KARAIKUDI — Dr. Prabhu T.K SIVAGANGA — Kulandhai Rani A MANAMADURAI — Elangovan D MADURAI WEST — Thangapandi S.R THIRUPARANKUNDRAM — Nirmalkumar R USILAMPATTI — Vijay M PERIYAKULAM — Sabari Iyngaran G CUMBUM — Jeganath Mishra PLA SRIVILLIPUTHUR — Karthik A SIVAKASI — Keerthana S VIRUDHUNAGAR — Selvam P TIRUVADANAI — Rajeev OTTAPIDARAM — P. Mathanraja DMK wins 21 Here are the winners (names only): HARBOUR — P. K. Sekarbabu CHEPAUK-THIRUVALLIKENI — Udhayanidhi Stalin GUDALUR — Dhravidamani M COONOOR — M. Raju POLLACHI — K. Nithyanandhan VALPARAI — Kutty (alias) Sudhakar A UDUMALAIPETTAI — Jayakumar M ODDANCHATRAM — Sakkarapani R TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (WEST) — K.N. Nehru MANACHANALLUR — Kathiravan S SIRKAZHI — Senthiselvan R NAGAPATTINAM — M.H. Jawahirullah THIRUVARUR — Kalaivanan Poondi K THIRUVIDAIMARUDUR — Govi. Chezhiaan ALANGUDI — Siva V. Meyyanathan PARAMAKUDI — Advocate Kathiravan K.K RAMANATHAPURAM — Katharbatcha Muthuramalalingam VILATHIKULAM — Markandayan G.V TIRUCHENDUR — Anitha R. Radhakrishnan ALANGULAM — Paul Manoj Pandia PALAYAMKOTTAI — M. Abdul Wahab DMK leads in 39 Here are the winners (names only): AMBUR — Vilwanathan A.C VEPPANAHALLI — Srinivasan P.S TIRUVANNAMALAI — Velu E.V VANDAVASI — Ambethkumar S VANUR — Gowtham D VILUPPURAM — Lakshmanan R ULUNDURPETTAI — Vasanthavel G.R RISHIVANDIYAM — Karthikeyan K SANKARAPURAM — Udhayasuriyan T COIMBATORE (SOUTH) — V. Senthilbalaji MADATHUKULAM — R. Jayaramakrishnan ATHOOR — I. Periasamy DINDIGUL — Senthilkumar I.P VEDASANDUR — Saminathan T ARAVAKURICHI — Elango R KUNNAM — Sivasankar S.S TITTAKUDI — Ganesan C.V KURINJIPADI — M.R.K. Panneerselvam CHIDAMBARAM — Thamimun Ansari M POOMPUHAR — Nivedha M Murugan THIRUVAIYARU — Durai Chandrasekaran ORATHANADU — R. Vaithilingam PATTUKKOTTAI — Annadurai K PERAVURANI — Ashokkumar N PUDUKKOTTAI — V. Muthuraja THIRUMAYAM — Regupathi S TIRUPPATTUR — Periakaruppan K.R THIRUMANGALAM — Manimaran M ANDIPATTI — Maharajan A BODINAYAKANUR — O. Panneerselvam SATTUR — Kadarkarairaj A ARUPPUKKOTTAI — Ramachandran K.K.S.S.R TIRUCHULI — Thangam Thennarasu MUDHUKULATHUR — R.S. Rajakannappan KOVILPATTI — Karunanithi K VASUDEVANALLUR — E. Raja KADAYANALLUR — Rajendran T.M TENKASI — Dr. Kalai Kathiravan NAGERCOIL Austin AIADMK wins 20 CHEYYUR — Rajasekar E MADURANTAKAM — Maragatham Kumaravel K ANAIKATTU — D. Velazhagan JOLARPET — Veeramani K.C PAPPIREDDIPATTI — Maragatham Vetrivel HARUR — Sampathkumar V KILPENNATHUR — Ramachandran S CHEYYAR — Mukkur N. Subramanian MAILAM — Shanmugam C Ve ATTUR — Jayasankaran A.P EDAPPADI — Edappadi Palaniswami K SANKARI — Vetrivel S DHARAPURAM — Sathyabama P BHAVANI — Karuppanan K.C ANTHIYUR — Haribaskar P ARIYALUR — Rajendran S PANRUTI — Mohan K VEDARANYAM — Manian O.S NANNILAM — Kamaraj R AMBASAMUDRAM Dr. Esakki Subaya AIADMK leads in 25 TIRUTTANI — G. Hari ARCOT — S.M. Sukumar BARGUR — E.C. Govindarasan HOSUR — P. Balakrishnareddy PALACODU — K.P. Anbalagan CHENGAM — S. Velu KALASAPAKKAM — S.S. Agri Krishnamurthy ARANI — L. Jayasudha GANGAVALLI — A. Nallathambi YERCAUD — P. Usha Rani OMALUR — R. Mani METTUR — G. Venkatachalam PARAMATHI-VELUR — S. Sekar KANGAYAM — Nataraj NSN PERUNDURAI — S. Jayakumar THONDAMUTHUR — S.P. Velumani PALANI — K. Ravimanoharan NATHAM — R. Natham Viswanathan KARUR — M.R. Vijayabhaskar LALGUDI — Leemarose Martin NEYVELI — R. Rajendran BHUVANAGIRI — A. Arunmozhithevan PERAVURANI — Govi. Elango VIRALIMALAI — C. Vijayabaskar SANKARANKOVIL — Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar KANNIYAKUMARI — N. Thalavai Sundaram PMK WINS DHARMAPURI — Sowmiya Anbumani JAYANKONDAM — Vaithilingam G PMK LEADS SHOLINGUR — K. Saravanan GINGEE — Ganeshkumar A VIKRAVANDI — Sivakumar C CONGRESS (INC) — WINS MELUR — P. Viswanathan CONGRESS (INC) — LEADS MAYILADUTHURAI — Y.N. Jamal Mohamed Younoos COLACHAL — Tharahai Cuthbert VILAVANCODE — T.T. Praveen KILLIYOOR — S. Rajesh Kumar AMMK WINS MANNARGUDI - KAMARAJ. S BJP WINS Udhagamandalam — BHOJARAJAN M Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M) WINS Udhagamandalam— BHOJARAJAN M Padmanabhapuram — CHELLASWAMY R Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M) LEADS Kilvelur (164) — LATHA T Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Leads: Tindivanam — VANNI ARASU Kattumannarkoil — L.E. JOTHIMANI Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)Wins: Vaniyambadi (47) — SYED FAROOQ BASHA SSB Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Leads: Papanasam (172) — A.M. SHAHJAHAN

<p>Counting for the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly polls is underway, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leading early trends. Vijay is ahead in a key seat, while M. K. Stalin trails. The Bharatiya Janata Party faces setbacks in crucial constituencies.</p>

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise results

<p>The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised to win the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, as the party is maintaining a strong lead in early trends as per Election Commission of India (ECI). TVK chief ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay is emerging as the frontrunner for the Chief Ministerial post in the state. As all eyes are set on the final results in the state, a major controversy that surrounded the TVK chief during the campaign was his link-ups with Actress Trisha Krishnan. He faced major backlash as he stepped out with her for a wedding function in March. Now, as Vijay looks forward to step into the new role, netizens pointed out that his probable win would coincide with Trisha's special day.</p><h2>Trisha Krishnan’s birthday today</h2><p>It is Trisha Krishnan’s birthday on May 4, and the actor chose to mark the occasion with a spiritual visit to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Known for preferring meaningful and low-key celebrations, she offered prayers at the shrine—continuing a tradition many celebrities follow by observing special occasions with temple visits rather than public festivities. On the day of election, Trisha shared her photo after casting vote, and fans were quick to notice the Vijay link. The song she added with her photo was Arjunar Villu from Vijay's 2013 film Ghilli.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-winners-who-won-who-lost-full-list-of-constituency-wise-results-1777871942459"><strong>Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise</strong></a></p>

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<h3>CHECK LIVE updates here <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-west-bengal-election-results-2026-eci-tamil-nadu-elections-assam-kerala-puducherry-result-live-live-updates-bjp-tmc-dmk-udf-ldf-aiadmk-polls-latest-1777857688054">Assembly Elections 2026 Result</a></h3><h2>What TVK said amid massive lead in Tamil Nadu?</h2><p>TVK national spokesperson Felix Gerald 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.</p>

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised for victory in Tamil Nadu as early ECI trends show a strong lead. Party chief Vijay emerges as CM frontrunner, while buzz grows around his link with Trisha Krishnan on her birthday.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised to win the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, as the party is maintaining a strong lead in early trends as per Election Commission of India (ECI). TVK chief ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay is emerging as the frontrunner for the Chief Ministerial post in the state. As all eyes are set on the final results in the state, a major controversy that surrounded the TVK chief during the campaign was his link-ups with Actress Trisha Krishnan. He faced major backlash as he stepped out with her for a wedding function in March. Now, as Vijay looks forward to step into the new role, netizens pointed out that his probable win would coincide with Trisha's special day. Trisha Krishnan’s birthday today It is Trisha Krishnan’s birthday on May 4, and the actor chose to mark the occasion with a spiritual visit to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Known for preferring meaningful and low-key celebrations, she offered prayers at the shrine—continuing a tradition many celebrities follow by observing special occasions with temple visits rather than public festivities. On the day of election, Trisha shared her photo after casting vote, and fans were quick to notice the Vijay link. The song she added with her photo was Arjunar Villu from Vijay's 2013 film Ghilli. Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise

<p>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised for victory in Tamil Nadu as early ECI trends show a strong lead. Party chief Vijay emerges as CM frontrunner, while buzz grows around his link with Trisha Krishnan on her birthday.</p>

Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay's win coincides with Trisha's birthday amid affair rumours

<p>Tamil Nadu elections results 2026: As actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be headed towards becoming the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, a statement by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is making the rounds on the internet. The video that is going viral on X and other social media platforms shows Kishor making, what at the time was an unbelievable prediction: TVK could win the majority (118+ seats) in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections if they contested alone (without any alliance). As of 2:27 pm, the Election Commission of India data shows the TVK leading in 108 seats.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ratna-debnath-mother-of-rg-kar-rape-murder-victim-dominates-early-rounds-in-west-bengal-s-panihari-1777881481382"><strong>Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar rape-murder victim, dominates early rounds in West Bengal's Panihati</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The man 'who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own'</strong></h2><p>"Keep this video and played when the result comes in Tamil Nadu," says Kishor in the video that has gone viral on social media. Many are appreciating the political strategy genius of Prashant Kishor and his audacious prediction ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly election result day. Others, however, note that Kishor is the "man who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own".</p><p>Notably, during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any seats, despite a massive two-year state-wide march (Padyatra). At the time, Kishore's words "Arsh par ya Farsh par" (on the throne or on the floor) came back to haunt him, with analysts noting that his campaign ended on the "Farsh" (the floor).</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/midnight-terror-in-bhagalpur-33-metre-slab-of-bihar-s-vikramshila-setu-plunges-into-ganges-river-authorities-seal-vital-bridge-1777862848600"><strong>Midnight terror in Bhagalpur: 33-metre slab of Bihar's Vikramshila Setu plunges into Ganges river; authorities seal vital bridge | Watch</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Kishore's switch from DMK to TVK</strong></h2><p>Vijay, who made his political debut with the 2026 Assembly elections, roped in Kishore as his party's special political advisor. Kishore is credited with scripting electoral victories for several political parties, including the DMK, during the 2021 Tamil Nadu election. So, why did he switch sides, from DMK to TVK?</p><p>Kishore served as a key political advisor to M.K. Stalin, the leader of the DMK. He was instrumental in shaping Stalin's 2021 assembly elections strategy and his eventual victory. However, the relations between the two soured, turning into a political rivalry after Stalin's party made a series of disparaging comments about Biharis after becoming CM. &nbsp;</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

As Vijay’s TVK surges toward front-runner status in Tamil Nadu, an old clip of Prashant Kishor forecasting the win is now being treated like prophecy. But, why is the internet calling him the “man who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own”

Tamil Nadu elections results 2026: As actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be headed towards becoming the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, a statement by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is making the rounds on the internet. The video that is going viral on X and other social media platforms shows Kishor making, what at the time was an unbelievable prediction: TVK could win the majority (118+ seats) in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections if they contested alone (without any alliance). As of 2:27 pm, the Election Commission of India data shows the TVK leading in 108 seats. Also read | Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar rape-murder victim, dominates early rounds in West Bengal's Panihati The man 'who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own' "Keep this video and played when the result comes in Tamil Nadu," says Kishor in the video that has gone viral on social media. Many are appreciating the political strategy genius of Prashant Kishor and his audacious prediction ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly election result day. Others, however, note that Kishor is the "man who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own". Notably, during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any seats, despite a massive two-year state-wide march (Padyatra). At the time, Kishore's words "Arsh par ya Farsh par" (on the throne or on the floor) came back to haunt him, with analysts noting that his campaign ended on the "Farsh" (the floor). Also read | Midnight terror in Bhagalpur: 33-metre slab of Bihar's Vikramshila Setu plunges into Ganges river; authorities seal vital bridge | Watch Kishore's switch from DMK to TVK Vijay, who made his political debut with the 2026 Assembly elections, roped in Kishore as his party's special political advisor. Kishore is credited with scripting electoral victories for several political parties, including the DMK, during the 2021 Tamil Nadu election. So, why did he switch sides, from DMK to TVK? Kishore served as a key political advisor to M.K. Stalin, the leader of the DMK. He was instrumental in shaping Stalin's 2021 assembly elections strategy and his eventual victory. However, the relations between the two soured, turning into a political rivalry after Stalin's party made a series of disparaging comments about Biharis after becoming CM.

<p>As Vijay’s TVK surges toward front-runner status in Tamil Nadu, an old clip of Prashant Kishor forecasting the win is now being treated like prophecy. But, why is the internet calling him the “man who could rightly predict everybody's political future except his own”</p>

Predicting everyone’s future but his own? Clip of Prashant Kishor's TVK-Vijay win prophecy goes viral: 'Keep this video' | Watch

<p>As ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) inches closer to win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, his family was seen celebrating while security has been increased around his residence. He is leading from both the seats he is contesting:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-winners-who-won-who-lost-full-list-of-constituency-wise-results-1777871942459"> Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur.</a> As the state awaits final results, a victory for TVK would mark a significant political shift in a landscape long shaped by established Dravidian parties and strong star influence. Vijay’s new party, launched in 2024, has rapidly gained traction, turning his electoral debut into one of the most closely watched contests in recent years.</p>

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<h2>What TVK said amid massive lead in Tamil Nadu?</h2><p>TVK national spokesperson Felix Gerald 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-winners-who-won-who-lost-full-list-of-constituency-wise-results-1777871942459"><strong>Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise</strong></a></p><h2>What are the trends suggesting?</h2><p>As per trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) at 12:30 pm, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading in 105 seats, followed by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in 64 and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 44. The Indian National Congress (INC) is leading in five seats, while the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) is ahead in four. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in three seats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among smaller parties, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Communist Party of India (CPI) are leading in two seats each. Meanwhile, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) are leading in one seat each.</p>

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leads Tamil Nadu Assembly trends with strong momentum as Vijay emerges CM frontrunner. Early ECI data shows TVK ahead of AIADMK and DMK as celebrations begin and final results are awaited.

As ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) inches closer to win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, his family was seen celebrating while security has been increased around his residence. He is leading from both the seats he is contesting: Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur. As the state awaits final results, a victory for TVK would mark a significant political shift in a landscape long shaped by established Dravidian parties and strong star influence. Vijay’s new party, launched in 2024, has rapidly gained traction, turning his electoral debut into one of the most closely watched contests in recent years.

<p>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leads Tamil Nadu Assembly trends with strong momentum as Vijay emerges CM frontrunner. Early ECI data shows TVK ahead of AIADMK and DMK as celebrations begin and final results are awaited.</p>

Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay's family celebrates as TVK inches closer to victory - VIDEO

<p>Counting is on for the four state elections - Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. While BJP is leading in two of the states Assam and West Bengal with a comfortable margin that will help form the government, in Tamil Nadu superstar Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is sitting on a comfortable lead of 105 seats. However, early trend was showing TVK behind in the race to form the government which disappointed some of the fans of Thalapathy Vijay as he is popularly known.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of his fans after seeing TVK fall behind in the race, went to the extent of trying to kill himself by slitting his throat, reported Times of India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mahendra, 28, a resident of Krishnagiri attempted to kill himself by slitting his throat after hearing rumours that the actor would lose the assembly election.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-west-bengal-election-results-2026-eci-tamil-nadu-elections-assam-kerala-puducherry-result-live-live-updates-bjp-tmc-dmk-udf-ldf-aiadmk-polls-latest-1777857688054">Assembly Elections 2026 Result LIVE updates: Suvendu Adhikari takes early lead over Mamata in Bhabanipur after round 2</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Onlookers rescued him and took him to Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital, where he is receiving intensive treatment," an officer at the Krishnagiri town police station was quoted as saying by the news outlet.</p><h2>TVK Leads in counting</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading in over 100 seats leaving behind &nbsp;AIADMK and &nbsp;DMK-led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, its main rival. &nbsp;If TVK wins, the citadel of Dravidian politics for over 50 years, dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, will see an end.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Out of the 234 seats TVK was leading on 106 seats, followed by ADMK 78 and DMK 48 seats. The DMK is seeing trailing in over100 seats that it won in the previous election, while for the DMK there is a marginal increase in its numbers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 Early trend was showing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam behind in the race to form the government which disappointed some of the fans of Thalapathy Vijay as he is popularly known.

Counting is on for the four state elections - Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. While BJP is leading in two of the states Assam and West Bengal with a comfortable margin that will help form the government, in Tamil Nadu superstar Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is sitting on a comfortable lead of 105 seats. However, early trend was showing TVK behind in the race to form the government which disappointed some of the fans of Thalapathy Vijay as he is popularly known. One of his fans after seeing TVK fall behind in the race, went to the extent of trying to kill himself by slitting his throat, reported Times of India. Mahendra, 28, a resident of Krishnagiri attempted to kill himself by slitting his throat after hearing rumours that the actor would lose the assembly election. ALSO READ: Assembly Elections 2026 Result LIVE updates: Suvendu Adhikari takes early lead over Mamata in Bhabanipur after round 2 "Onlookers rescued him and took him to Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital, where he is receiving intensive treatment," an officer at the Krishnagiri town police station was quoted as saying by the news outlet. TVK Leads in counting Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading in over 100 seats leaving behind AIADMK and DMK-led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, its main rival. If TVK wins, the citadel of Dravidian politics for over 50 years, dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, will see an end. Out of the 234 seats TVK was leading on 106 seats, followed by ADMK 78 and DMK 48 seats. The DMK is seeing trailing in over100 seats that it won in the previous election, while for the DMK there is a marginal increase in its numbers.

<p>&nbsp;Early trend was showing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam behind in the race to form the government which disappointed some of the fans of Thalapathy Vijay as he is popularly known.</p>

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Amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, take a look at TVK leader Vijay's net worth, lavish lifestyle and personal life. Read on to know more.


<p>Amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, take a look at TVK leader Vijay's net worth, lavish lifestyle and personal life. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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