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
Tamil Nadu Election 2026: DMDK Allotted 10 Seats, DMK Likely to Contest in 175 Seats The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has finalized seat-sharing arrangements for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allocating 10 seats to its new ally, the Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK), in addition to a Rajya Sabha berth. The DMK also allocated eight constituencies to its long-time partner, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan, who opted out of the electoral fray, has extended full support to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). The DMK is expected to contest in 175 of the 234 Assembly segments, including candidates from other parties who have agreed to run under the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol. The party has allocated 66 seats to its allies, comprising 28 to the Congress, 10 to the DMDK, eight to the VCK, five each to the CPI and CPI(M), four to the MDMK, and two each to the Indian Union Muslim League, Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK), and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK). The KMDK and MMK will contest on the DMK ticket, while the MDMK will use the ‘Rising Sun’ symbol in three of its four seats. The DMDK’s allocation includes one Rajya Sabha seat, which was secured through the election of party treasurer L.K. Sudhish to the Upper House this month. The VCK, which will contest six reserved constituencies and two general seats, has opted for eight seats in the Assembly election. In the 2021 polls, the VCK contested from Kattumannarkoil, Cheyyur, Nagapattinam, Thiruporur, Arakkonam, and Vanur, winning four seats. VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan stated that the party’s decision to settle for eight seats was driven by the alliance’s collective victory over right-wing forces, rather than individual gains.#kamal_haasan #dmk #tamil_nadu_election_2026 #dmdk #vck
