Tamil Nadu Election 2026: TVK Retains All Deposits in 233 Constituencies, Sets New Political Benchmark The Tamil Nadu Election 2026 results have marked a historic milestone for the newly formed TVK party, as all 233 candidates contesting under its banner retained their deposits. This achievement surpasses the performance of veteran actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth’s 2006 campaign, where he contested 234 constituencies but lost deposits in multiple seats. TVK’s success in securing deposits across all constituencies underscores its strong electoral appeal and organizational efficiency. According to election rules, candidates must secure at least 16.6% of the total valid votes in a constituency to reclaim their deposits. TVK’s overall vote share of 34.92% across the state ensured that its candidates met this threshold in every constituency. Notably, even in closely contested seats, TVK’s candidates managed to retain their deposits, a feat attributed to the party’s strategic voter mobilization and grassroots outreach. The party’s performance was highlighted by the success of independent candidate Prem Kumar, who secured 50,823 votes in a constituency and retained his deposit. This outcome is significant as it marks the first time a new political party has achieved such widespread deposit retention across all constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Analysts view this as a testament to TVK’s ability to build a broad-based support base despite being a relatively new entrant to the political landscape. The results also reflect shifting dynamics in Tamil Nadu’s political scene. While the AIADMK and DMK faced challenges in retaining deposits in several constituencies, TVK’s consistent performance has positioned it as a formidable third force.#tvk #tamil_nadu_election_2026 #prem_kumar #vijayakanth_2006 #rajapakkam
Nitish Kumar Resigns from Bihar Legislative Council, Prepares for Rajya Sabha Oath Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from his membership in the State Legislative Council on Monday, March 30, 2026, as confirmed by council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh. The resignation followed his election to the Rajya Sabha, which he secured through a vote held on March 16. According to procedural rules, Kumar was required to vacate his legislative seat within 14 days of being elected to Parliament. His resignation letter was submitted by JD-U MLC Sanjay Gandhi, paving the way for his oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10. Kumar’s resignation from the Legislative Council was mandated by the rules governing state legislators who are elected to Parliament. The requirement to resign from the state legislature within 14 days of being elected to the Rajya Sabha was reiterated by Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on March 27, noting that Kumar still had time to resign, with the deadline set for March 30. The procedural timeline ensured Kumar’s eligibility for the Rajya Sabha seat while adhering to constitutional guidelines. The election to the Rajya Sabha was confirmed on March 16, and Kumar filed his nomination papers for the seat on March 5, 2026, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This move had been speculated for months, as it marked the end of his 20-year tenure as Bihar’s chief minister. However, the source text does not explicitly state that his resignation from the Legislative Council signifies the end of his rule in Bihar. Bihar Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar stated that Kumar could remain in the CM post for six months, despite being elected to the Rajya Sabha.#rajya_sabha #nitish_kumar #bihar_legislative_council #awadhesh_narayan_singh #prem_kumar
