Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026
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Vijay elected as TVK legislature party leader in Tamil Nadu, party says 'won't beg for alliances'
Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026, 03:04 PM ISTVijay has been unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), said sources. During the meeting, the issue of forming a government was also discussed in detail.
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Assembly Elections 2026: Check complete party-wise seats of 4 states, 1 UT
India | May 05, 2026, 03:01 PM ISTAssembly election results 2026: From a historic breakthrough in West Bengal to a disruptive debut in Tamil Nadu, the results underline changing voter preferences and the emergence of new political equations.
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MK Stalin resigns as chief minister after Tamil Nadu poll drubbing, thanks DMK voters
Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTThe DMK won 59 seats in the 234-member Assembly, emerging as the principal opposition party, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.
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Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: Vijay's TVK reaches out to Congress for possible alliance talks
Tamil Nadu | May 05, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTIn 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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Assembly Elections 2026: BJP attacks Mamata over no-resignation stand; Vijay thanks TN people
India | May 05, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTThe BJP criticised outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after her party’s defeat, calling her stance undemocratic and accusing her of disregarding constitutional norms. Meanwhile, the Congress said TVK chief Vijay has sought its support to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
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Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP sweeps Bengal, retains power in Assam; TVK stuns Tamil Nadu
India | May 05, 2026, 12:03 AM ISTThe 2026 Assembly elections reshaped political dynamics across India, with the BJP set to form its first government in West Bengal, the NDA securing a strong mandate in Assam and Puducherry, and TVK delivering a historic upset in Tamil Nadu.
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What is happening in seats such as Kancheepuram, Katpadi, Vellore, Pennagaram, and Vikravandi,
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTKey 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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How Vijay broke into the rigid Dravidian ideology to rise up as 'people's leader' in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTVijay stood out by creating a post-Dravidian political space, leveraging his fan network as a ready grassroots cadre and adopting a flexible ideological stance that attracted voters across divides.
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Tiruchirappalli East Election Result 2026: TVK chief Vijay wins with 91381 votes
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTThe leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), C. Joseph Vijay has clinched victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election for Tiruchirappalli (East). He pulled in 91,381 votes, leaving his DMK rival, S. Inigo Irudayaraj, trailing with 63,965 votes.
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Assembly Election Results 2026: Three defining trends emerge across India's political battleground
India | May 05, 2026, 12:07 AM ISTThe 2026 Assembly elections have delivered three major political trends in the country. The BJP is on track to form a government in West Bengal for the first time, Tamil Nadu's long-standing DMK-AIADMK structure has been disrupted by TVK and the Left faces an unprecedented decline in Kerala.
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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, 12:04 AM ISTTamil 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, 10:48 PM ISTPremalatha 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, 11:20 PM ISTTamil 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, 11:51 PM ISTTamil 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 PM ISTCongress 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 PM ISTIn 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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Gobichettipalayam Election Result LIVE: TVK's Sengottaiyan wins with 82,612 vote margin
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTGobichettipalayam Election Result LIVE: According to the latest trends, TVK's Sengottaiyan KA is leading in the seat against Nallasivam N of the DMK. Prabhu VB of the AIADMK is third.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: Has BJP cracked the Dravidian fortress?
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTEarly 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, 04:40 PM ISTTamil 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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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) performing?
Tamil Nadu | May 04, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTVijay is leading in early trends from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East, giving a strong start to his electoral debut. Contesting from 2 DMK held seats, he has positioned these constituencies as key battlegrounds for his TVK party, with initial trends showing him ahead in both.