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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 backs Vijay's TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu, lays 'communal forces out' condition

  Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026 13:33 IST

  However, Vijay’s party is still short of five seats, as the majority mark to form the government in Tamil Nadu is 118. The TVK won 108 seats while the Congress amassed 5 seats.

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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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  Vijay, TVK chief, likely to take oath as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7: Sources

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 18:17 IST

  Tamil Nadu is set for a major transformation as Vijay is likely to take charge as Chief Minister following TVK's remarkable victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. With 108 seats, TVK has broken decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in the state.

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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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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: Vijay's TVK reaches out to Congress for possible alliance talks

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 23:44 IST

  In Tamil Nadu, all attention is now on government formation as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) fell just 10 seats short of a majority after a stunning debut win of 108 seats. With no clear mandate, intense negotiations are underway for possible alliances.

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  TVK emerges as single largest party in hung Tamil Nadu Assembly, mulls 3 govt formation scenarios

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 9:27 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay has made a notable entry into politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single-largest force in Tamil Nadu by winning 108 seats.

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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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  What is happening in seats such as Kancheepuram, Katpadi, Vellore, Pennagaram, and Vikravandi,

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 18:12 IST

  Key constituencies across Tamil Nadu are witnessing significant shifts, with TVK leading in several seats that were traditionally dominated by DMK. From Kancheepuram to Salem North, current trends indicate a changing political landscape and closely contested battles shaping the 2026 results.

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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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  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.

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  Tamil Nadu Election Results: Congress struggles as party leads on only 5 of 28 seats allotted by DMK

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 12:48 IST

  Congress is leading in just five out of 28 seats contested in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026, highlighting a weak strike rate despite alliance support. Early trends show limited conversion of electoral advantage, even as regional parties dominate and Vijay’s TVK emerges as a strong new force.

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  TVK upsets DMK strongholds as MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin trail in early trends

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 12:14 IST

  In early trends from Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin are trailing in Kolathur and Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidates, marking a major upset in key DMK strongholds.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: Has BJP cracked the Dravidian fortress?

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 16:12 IST

  Early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 show the BJP making limited but notable gains, including leads in seats like Udhagamandalam. However, the broader electoral landscape continues to be dominated by Dravidian parties such as DMK, AIADMK and the emerging TVK.

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  What happened in all 22 Assembly seats of Chennai including Anna Nagar, Harbour, Velachery?

  Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026 16:40 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: While the DMK managed to retain a few seats such as Harbour and Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni, the overall picture clearly shows TVK’s rise as the leading force in Chennai.

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  Assembly Election Results 2026: How many seats are required to form government in Tamil Nadu?

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 8:56 IST

  Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly seats, and a party or alliance needs 118 seats to form the government. This majority mark decides who will take power as counting progresses.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: Complete list of winners and leading candidates

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 22:29 IST

  PMK’s Sowmiya Anbumani is leading in Dharmapuri by 15,176 votes against TVK’s M Sivan in trends. The large margin indicates a strong early advantage as counting continues.

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  Mannargudi election result 2026: AMMK's Kamaraj S Wins by 1,566 votes, defeats DMK candidate

  Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026 21:08 IST

  Mannargudi witnessed a close-fought contest as AMMK's Kamaraj S led over DMK's TRB Rajaa by a narrow margin of 1,566 votes.