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  Annamalai meets BJP top brass in Delhi amid exit buzz: Five reasons behind his growing discontent

  Tamil Nadu | June 02, 2026 12:18 IST

  Meanwhile, posters have come up in Madurai and Coimbatore, with supporters asking Annamalai to 'take another avatar' to “save” Tamil Nadu. Many believe he may make a big announcement on his birthday, which is on June 4.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arelkar, stakes claim to form govt, to take oath today

  Chennai | May 10, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said he will take oath on Sunday. The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: DMK wanted us to support AIADMK which was unacceptable, say Left parties

  Chennai | May 08, 2026 20:16 IST

  CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby said that the AIADMK will not secure the required support, stating that only a fixed number of MLAs have been elected by the people and legislators cannot be "imported" from elsewhere.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay's TVK secures numbers to form govt as VCK, CPM and CPI extend support, say sources

  Chennai | May 08, 2026 18:51 IST

  In the meantime, TVK chief Vijay will meet TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening on government formation, according to official sources. This would be his third meeting with the governor over staking the claim to form the government this week.

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  TVK warns all its MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK stake claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  Chennai | May 07, 2026 23:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK sources suspects that the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister through political manoeuvring and alliance calculations.

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  'Won't disturb for six months': Stalin says DMK to allow Vijay form Tamil Nadu govt

  Tamil Nadu | May 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats. The Congress, with five seats, has decided to support TVK, but despite this, Vijay's party is five short of a simple majority in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 6, 2026

  India | May 06, 2026 23:19 IST

  The possibility of actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Thursday (May 7) appears highly unlikely as he is six short of a majority.

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  AIADMK rules out support to Vijay in Tamil Nadu government formation after EPS meet

  Chennai | May 06, 2026 23:39 IST

  This statement from the party was issued following a meeting at Edappadi Palaniswami's residence.

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  Who is CV Shanmugam? The AIADMK leader at the center of alliance push with Vijay's TVK

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 12:22 IST

  Recent reports suggest that Shanmugam is at the forefront of mobilising AIADMK MLAs who are in favour of supporting TVK. A large group of MLAs reportedly gathered at his office in Chennai to discuss the situation.

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  DMK calls Congress 'backstabbers' after its support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 9:58 IST

  Annadurai further said that Congress had gone against the electoral mandate within a very short time after results were declared. He also warned that such decisions could impact trust among other opposition leaders.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: TVK chief Vijay unlikely take oath as new Tamil Nadu CM

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 23:53 IST

  Vijay’s party TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, just short of the majority mark. Congress, which won 5 seats, has decided to support TVK to form the government.

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  Congress claims TVK sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 23:46 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, falling short of the halfway mark. He needs the support of 10 MLAs to form a government with a simple majority.

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  Beyond the silver screen: Can Vijay’s TVK govern Tamil Nadu without a traditional script?

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 18:50 IST

  TVK’s rise is historic, but also incomplete. The party has momentum, support, and a strong leader. What it still needs is a clear and stable ideological foundation.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026, who lost ground, who gained?

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 17:20 IST

  From DMK’s dominance in 2021 to a fractured mandate in 2026, the shift is unmistakable. Voters have signaled a desire for change, opening the door for new political forces and redefining the future of Tamil Nadu politics.

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  Each vote matters: DMK's Periyakaruppan loses Tiruppattur seat to TVK by just one vote in Tamil Nadu

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 9:33 IST

  TVK candidate Sethupathy polled 83,375 votes, while DMK's KR Periyakaruppan got 83,374 votes, thus making up the one-vote margin in the Tiruppattur seat in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: TVK springs surprise in state, ousts ruling DMK on debut

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 0:04 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK made a historic debut in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single largest party and defeating Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in his Kolathur seat. It marks the first time since 1967 that a party outside the DMK and AIADMK has taken the lead in the state.

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  From silver screen to ballot box: How MGR, NTR and Vijay formed parties and won on debut

  India | May 05, 2026 0:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: According to the latest trends, the TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state, with a broader political impact already visible across constituencies.

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  Virudhachalam Election Result 2026: Premalatha Vijayakanth wins with 69351 votes

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 22:48 IST

  Premalatha Vijayakanth of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has won the Virudhachalam seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, defeating S. Vijay of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) by a narrow margin of 2,387 votes, with 69,351 votes against 66,964.

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  Tamil Nadu Election Result: What happened in key seats such as Thiruvallur, Sulur and Pollachi?

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 23:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: The vote counting is underway for all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu after historic voter participation. These constituencies cut across regions, north, west, delta, and south, making them key battlegrounds that could influence the overall outcome in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu poll Results: Full list of winners on 44 Scheduled Castes and 2 Scheduled Tribes seats

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 23:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: There are 44 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 2 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 234 seats. Scroll down to check the list of winners.