Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited former CM MK Stalin at his residence, just days ahead of the Assembly floor test. Vijay also met MDMK founder Vaiko. The unexpected outreach comes after Vijay recently sharpened his criticism of the state’s mounting debt and made pointed remarks perceived as aimed at the previous DMK administration.
The DMK Legislature Party meeting in Chennai decided on new leadership roles under party president MK Stalin. Udhayanidhi Stalin was elected as Leader of the Legislature Party, while KN Nehru and EV Velu were appointed Deputy Leader and party whip. The changes were finalized at Kalaignar Arangam in Anna Arivalayam on Thursday, signalling a reshuffle ahead of the legislature’s next phase.
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Hours after Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, a fresh face off erupted with outgoing CM M K Stalin targeting Vijay’s claims about a Rs 10 lakh crore debt. Stalin’s sharp rebuttal argues the state is not short on funds, but lacks effective governance, turning the oath day into an immediate battleground over financial management and responsibility.
DMK chief MK Stalin has called a meeting of all party MLAs at the headquarters to reassess the party’s position amid the ongoing stalemate over Tamil Nadu government formation. Sources say the party could also select its Opposition leader in the assembly during the session scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm, signaling a fast shift in strategy after the poll drubbing.
Amid Tamil Nadu’s post-election uncertainty, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin reportedly told DMK lawmakers he will not try to destabilise Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government for six months, if it is formed. The assurance comes as TVK, despite being the largest party, lacks a clear majority and is likely to rely on Congress support.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin resigned after a dramatic Assembly election defeat, submitting his resignation to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who accepted it. With the DMK vacating the Secretariat, attention shifts to the new regime as TVK, led by Vijay, emerged as the single largest party. Stalin has pledged to regroup as a “strong opposition” despite the one-sweep loss.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted M K Stalin’s resignation as Chief Minister and his council of ministers following the DMK’s Lok Sabha election defeat on April 23. The Governor asked Stalin to continue in office until new arrangements are made. In the results, Vijay-led TVK emerged as the largest party, reshaping the state’s political equation.
Recent assembly election results delivered a harsh blow to India’s ruling giants, with Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin losing their own seats. Prominent leaders from other parties also suffered setbacks, turning expectations on their head across multiple states. The surprise outcomes signal widening voter dissatisfaction and a rapidly shifting political map.
Vijay-led TVK has stunned Tamil Nadu politics by emerging as the single largest party in its electoral debut. The party is leading in 107 constituencies, clearing the majority threshold needed to form the government. Gains span north, central and south districts, including a headline upset where CM MK Stalin has lost his seat, signaling an abrupt break from long-standing Dravidian dominance.
Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK has emerged as Tamil Nadu’s single largest party, delivering a shock defeat to the incumbent DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin. The win is being hailed as historic: for the first time since 1967, a party other than the two Dravidian heavyweights has broken through to claim a major electoral victory.
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The INDIA bloc is staring at a serious setback as Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin suffer losses in their home states, exposing cracks inside the opposition alliance. Amid the downturn, Congress managed a win in Kerala, standing out as the lone positive outcome. With the BJP continuing to streak ahead, the next political fights look even tougher for INDIA.
Chennai delivered a stunning electoral upset in the 2026 polls, with M K Stalin’s DMK losing power to the younger TVK. The shock runs deeper because Stalin himself suffered a personal defeat for the first time in a long political career, ending expectations of a second term built around a “Dravidian model 2.0” vision.
Counting for the 2026 Kolathur election is set to begin at 8 AM, with live updates expected to track how MK Stalin performs and how the DMK stacks up against its rivals. Viewers can follow vote margins and round-wise counting trends in this key Tamil Nadu constituency as early results shape the race.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met senior DMK leaders at party headquarters after returning from a vacation. The discussion focused on assessing the party’s prospects for the April 23 assembly elections, with exit polls suggesting the DMK could regain power. Durai Murugan and other top leaders were present as internal review discussions got underway.
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