Cracks in AIADMK out in open: Velumani camp moves to sideline EPS in Tamil Nadu assembly #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #Velumani_camp #sideline_EPS #camp_moves
From 107 to 120: Inside political see-saw that kept Vijay away from Tamil Nadu CM chair for 5 days For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #election_results #assembly_election #Joseph_Vijay #Inside_political #survival_arithmetic #political_see-saw
Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a significant drop in seats and vote share. The BJP, despite high-profile visits, failed to translate visibility into voter trust, with opponents citing resistance to Hindutva politics. Both parties face uphill battles in the state. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_results #Nadu_regional #Dravidian_fort #Dravidian_legacy #challenge_national #national_parties #fort_tough #regional_identity
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: How Joseph beat Stalin - five factors that spelt doom for DMK this time M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party's defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay's entry, anti-incumbency, federalism debates, underestimation of Vijay, and dynastic politics charges upended DMK's expectations. Despite Stalin's governance record, young voters opted for change, signaling a potential turning point for Tamil Nadu politics. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_elections #DMK #Stalin #spelt_doom #Joseph_beat #beat_Stalin #Joseph_Vijay #Joseph
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: From MK Stalin to EPS and Vijay; key candidates to watch on May 4 Tamil Nadu's political landscape is set for a decisive turn as vote counting commences. The election features high-stakes contests, including Chief Minister MK Stalin defending his seat and actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay making his electoral debut. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palanisami is also fighting to regain relevance, with new entrants and alliance dynamics shaping the traditional voting patterns. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #political_landscape #Nadu_assembly #Nadu_political #key_candidates #counting_commences #Thalapathy_Vijay #decisive_turn
Tamil Nadu assembly election results 2026: From MK Stalin to Vijay - key fights to watch across constituencies Tamil Nadu's high voter turnout signals a crucial election. Chief Minister Stalin's DMK seeks continuity, while the AIADMK aims for a comeback. Actor Vijay's TVK emerges as a significant challenger, particularly among younger voters. Key constituencies like Kolathur and Perambur are witnessing intense multi-cornered contests, setting the stage for a decisive outcome. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #election_results #assembly_election #Stalin_DMK #Nadu_high #turnout_signals #crucial_election #Minister_Stalin
From MK Stalin to Vijay, key candidates in Tamil Nadu assembly polls #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Vijay #key_candidates
Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Will Amma nostalgia translate into votes for Sasikala? #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_elections #Sasikala #Amma_nostalgia
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: CM Stalin holds door-to-door campaign in Vellore Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin campaigned in Vellore for the upcoming Assembly elections. He visited a tea shop and interacted with residents. The DMK faces a rematch against the AIADMK in Vellore. Stalin also criticized the BJP's stance on delimitation and promised welfare schemes for women. Tamil Nadu votes on April 23. #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Nadu_Chief #Assembly_elections #assembly #upcoming_Assembly #Stalin_holds #Vellore
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin launches campaign in Mannargudi Tamil Nadu leaders are actively campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi Stalin launched his campaign in Mannargudi, criticizing rivals and emphasizing regional identity. Chief Minister M K Stalin campaigned in Paramakudi, alleging the BJP is using the AIADMK as a mask. Welfare promises for women, housing, and education were reiterated. The elections are scheduled for April 23. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #upcoming_Assembly #Udhayanidhi_Stalin #Nadu_leaders #Mannargudi_Tamil #actively_campaigning #Stalin_launches
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: DMK's Stalin targets 200 seats, attacks BJP’s ‘weaponised’ women’s quota pitch #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #DMK_Stalin #Stalin_targets #attacks_BJP
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK’s Leema Rose Martin is the richest candidate with Rs 1,049 crore assets Leema Rose Martin, AIADMK's Lalgudi candidate, is the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She declared assets totaling approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore. Her affidavit reveals significant movable and immovable properties. Martin's husband and son also have substantial declared assets. The candidate faces pending criminal cases, some related to tax and money laundering investigations. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #upcoming_Tamil #Nadu_assembly #assembly_polls #Assembly_elections #AIADMK #Leema_Rose #AIADMK_Lalgudi #Rose_Martin
Tamil Nadu election 2026: The big Annamalai question — what BJP gains, what it risks BJP leader K Annamalai clarified he chose not to contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections to focus on campaigning for the party and allies across multiple states. His decision, accepted by the leadership, allows him a broader organizational role, aiming to boost NDA candidates' prospects. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_assembly #BJP_leader #Annamalai_question #BJP_gains #Nadu_election #big_Annamalai #risks_BJP #Annamalai_clarified #multiple_states
Tamil Nadu elections: Why Annamalai missed BJP candidate list - alliance over leader? K Annamalai's absence from the BJP's candidate list for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections has sparked speculation. Despite being sidelined, Annamalai pledged to support all NDA candidates aiming for a significant victory. His removal as state president and subsequent marginalization are linked to alliance dynamics with AIADMK and caste considerations. #BJP #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_elections #Nadu_assembly #candidate_list #BJP_candidate #missed_BJP #Annamalai_missed #Annamalai
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026 SWOT analysis: Can Stalin hold the Dravidian fortress or will Vijay’s TVK disrupt the old order? Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shifting from a bipolar contest to a multi-cornered fight, with the DMK facing anti-incumbency and a fragmented opposition. New entrant TVK and established players like AIADMK and NTK are vying for influence, making this election a crucial transition phase for the state's political future. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_election #SWOT_analysis #SWOT #Stalin_hold #Dravidian_fortress #TVK_disrupt #Nadu_political
Tamil Nadu assembly election: Alliances take shape amid AIADMK-DMK contest - spotlight on previous performance Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up ahead of the assembly elections. Major alliances are firming up their strategies. The DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA front are expected to be the main contenders. The BJP is aiming to increase its presence. Past election results show a strong DMK performance. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly #AIADMK-DMK_contest #amid_AIADMK-DMK #Political_activity #shape_amid #performance_Political
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: AIADMK releases manifesto, Palaniswami rolls out 297 promises AIADMK released its Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, promising Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for female heads of households and Rs 10,000 for every family. The manifesto also includes promises of free refrigerators, extended bus travel for men, and three free cooking gas cylinders annually for ration cardholders. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly_elections #assembly #Palaniswami_rolls #AIADMK_releases #monthly_assistance #promises_AIADMK #female_heads
'Join us to regain old glory': Vijay's father gives alliance offer to Congress; party says 'we have Rahul boost' Vijay's father, SA Chandrasekhar, urged Congress to ally with his son's TVK for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, believing it would restore the party's past prominence. However, the state Congress chief dismissed the informal proposal, stating the party doesn't require external support. Vijay himself has indicated TVK's strength to contest independently. #Tamil_Nadu #Rahul_boost #Vijay_father #Nadu_assembly #urged_Congress #assembly_polls #past_prominence #alliance_offer #son_TVK #party_past
