The TVK-led alliance has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its partner, the Indian National Congress, for the upcoming June 18 elections. Congress's Tamil Nadu in-charge met CM Vijay to request the seat.
Three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by CM C Joseph Vijay. The move, orchestrated by AIADMK's K A Sengottaiyan and TVK's Aadhav Arjuna, drew criticism from opposition leaders who called it 'horse trading'.
The CPM in Tamil Nadu has warned it will reconsider its support for the TVK government if it includes AIADMK rebel faction members in the cabinet. CPM state secretary P Shanmugam stated this support was to prevent President's Rule and BJP's influence, emphasizing the mandate was against both DMK and AIADMK.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK-led coalition won the floor test with 144 votes, securing a majority in the 234-member state assembly, marking the end of DMK and AIADMK's decades-long dominance.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people.
C Joseph Vijay has become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He took the oath of office along with his cabinet members. This marks the formal assumption of power by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The party achieved a significant electoral victory on May 4. This win ended the long-standing dominance of traditional Dravidian parties.
A 47-year-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary, Isakkiappan, attempted self-immolation in Tirunelveli, reportedly due to frustration over his party leader Vijay's delayed Chief Ministership. Previously known for a unique penance for Vijay's electoral success, Isakkiappan's distress over TVK's political pace led to the incident. Bystanders intervened, and he is receiving intensive medical care.
Following the Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to either support or block C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. While some AIADMK leaders attempted to engineer defections for TVK, Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed any support, leading to MLAs being moved to resorts.
Akhilesh's remark was in the backdrop of the Congress snapping ties with ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and extending support to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has added to rancour in the INDIA bloc. The 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have cast a foreboding shadow on the NDA's rival bloc as Mamata and Stalin were two powerful regional leaders in the anti-BJP camp.
Over 100 law officers representing the DMK government and its agencies have resigned amid uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam forming the new government. They have been asked to continue for a week until new appointments are made, as the state cannot be left unrepresented. Typically, the incoming government appoints its legal representatives shortly after taking office.
Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam narrowly missed a majority, losing 12 seats by under 2,000 votes, including one by just 285 votes. Despite these close calls, TVK secured significant victories, with some margins exceeding 60,000 votes, demonstrating a strong debut performance.
Vijay, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a hisoric victory with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Interestingly, May 4 — the day of the election results — also marked Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, setting off a wave of chatter online. Interestingly, Charmme Kaur and Lakshmi Manchu have hailed Trisha as a 'lucky mascot' after Vijay's win and called for 'double celebrations'.
Movie star Vijay's new party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made a significant electoral debut in Tamil Nadu, disrupting the state's traditional two-party system. Despite a strong performance, the party failed to secure an outright majority.
Tamil actor Vijay's party, TVK, is showing a strong performance in early 2026 Tamil Nadu election trends. The party's manifesto, centered on women's welfare, youth job guarantees, and agricultural support, is disrupting the traditional DMK-AIADMK political landscape.
Exit polls present a stark contrast for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While most predict a spoiler role with 10-24 seats, one outlier suggests a Kejriwal-like breakthrough of 98-120 seats. The outcome hinges on converting star power into grassroots strength, unlike Prashant Kishor's Bihar debut.
Exit polls for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) project Vijay's party in the 10-24 seat range in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, with one outlier (Axis MyIndia) projecting 98-120 seats. The May 4 results will determine whether Vijay follows Arvind Kejriwal's 2013 Delhi breakthrough or Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar experiment. While TVK could split anti-incumbent votes aiding DMK, converting popularity into booth-level efficiency remains challenging against established Dravidian party machinery.
Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections recorded an 89.83% voter turnout with polling on April 29 and counting scheduled for May 4. Multiple exit polls project a narrow NDA lead (15-25 seats) over the Congress-DMK alliance (4-13 seats), while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerges as a third force in several constituencies. Key seats including Mangalam, Thattanchavady and Ozhukarai witnessed high-profile contests.
