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Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has disrupted the traditional dominance of the Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu by emerging as the single largest party in the 2026 assembly elections. The election took place on May 4, 2026, and marked a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.

Prior to this election, MK Stalin and his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), were expected to maintain control. However, the results showed a decisive change. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 85 seats and is leading on 22 seats out of a total of 234 constituencies.

The DMK secured only 41 seats, with a lead on 18 seats. In contrast, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won 32 seats and is leading on 15 seats. This shift indicates a significant decline for the DMK.

The vote share reflects this change. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam garnered 34.72 percent of the votes, translating to approximately 1.18 crore votes. Meanwhile, DMK polled around 24 percent, equating to about 84 lakh votes.

The loss was especially notable for MK Stalin, who lost his Kolathur constituency to TVK candidate V S Babu by around 8,700 votes. Udhayanidhi Stalin did manage to win his constituency, Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni.

This election is seen as a referendum on MK Stalin’s five years in power. Experts suggest that voter dissatisfaction with current governance played a crucial role in this outcome.

Udhayanidhi Stalin acknowledged the results, stating, “The people of Tamil Nadu have delivered their verdict, and we humbly accept it.” Meanwhile, actor Sivakarthikeyan congratulated Vijay for achieving such a significant victory in his first election.

The results will likely reshape political alliances and strategies moving forward. The next steps for all parties involved will be critical as they assess their positions after this historic election.