The party contested all 234 assembly constituencies independently and, in the elections held on April 23, with results declared on May 4, achieved a significant breakthrough powered by a record voter turnout of 85.1 percent. The outcome has positioned TVK at the forefront of a fractured mandate, though without an absolute majority.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) suffered a notable setback, securing only 59 seats. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin also faced an unprecedented personal defeat, losing the Kolathur constituency for the first time since 1996, marking a historic political reversal for the party leadership.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) secured 47 seats, further fragmenting the mandate and contributing to the absence of a clear majority in the assembly.
Vijay registered victories from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, strengthening his political position in the state. In the wake of the fractured mandate, TVK is now expected to seek the Governor’s approval to proceed with a floor test in the assembly to determine the formation of the government.
The election results have triggered widespread reactions, with celebrations reported among sections of film industry figures and national political leaders, who viewed the outcome as a significant shift away from decades of Dravidian dominance in Tamil Nadu politics.
The development marks a major political transition in the state, with an uncertain path ahead as parties navigate coalition possibilities and the constitutional process for government formation unfolds under the supervision of the Governor’s office.
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