TN Polls 2026: VCK Warns of Cadre Lapses, DMK Alliance Expresses Confidence With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 nearing the final stages, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has raised concerns about internal coordination failures among its cadres in alliance constituencies. VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan highlighted these issues in a statement released on May 3, 2026, as the vote count approached. He acknowledged that party workers in certain areas failed to support alliance candidates during the campaign, undermining ground-level coordination. The VCK has begun compiling detailed reports on these lapses, with Thirumavalavan indicating that corrective actions may follow after a thorough review. The election, held on April 23, 2026, saw a record voter turnout of 85.15 percent, reflecting heightened political engagement. The contest was a four-cornered battle, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leading the major alliances. Independent parties such as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Naam Tamilar Katchi also participated, adding complexity to the race. The counting process is scheduled for May 4, a date that will determine the state’s political direction. Thirumavalavan’s remarks came amid growing uncertainty about the election’s outcome. While the DMK-led alliance remains optimistic about a strong showing, exit polls have presented conflicting projections. Most surveys suggest a return of the DMK alliance, but a minority predict a resurgence for the AIADMK, which is allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). One survey even hints at a potential surprise result, sparking intense political speculation. Despite the VCK’s internal challenges, Thirumavalavan expressed confidence in the DMK alliance’s ability to secure a decisive victory.#bjp #aiadmk #vck #thol_thirumavalavan #dmk_alliance
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: AIADMK marches ahead in poll work as DMK stuck in prolonged talks AIADMK has taken the lead in preparing for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, announcing candidates for 150 constituencies, while the DMK remains engaged in extended negotiations with its allies over seat-sharing arrangements. The DMK’s leadership, headed by T R Baalu, held back-to-back meetings with leaders of the CPI, VCK, DMDK, and Congress on Friday to finalize constituency allocations. Despite expectations of releasing its candidate list later in the day, the DMK postponed the announcement to Saturday as discussions remained unresolved. In contrast, AIADMK released its second list, covering 127 constituencies, and fielded a significant number of former ministers and sitting MLAs. Party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the delay in the DMK’s process, stating that the ruling alliance had completed its seat-sharing talks within four days, while the DMK and its allies had yet to finalize allocations after 25 days. Palaniswami highlighted the protracted negotiations and public discontent expressed by DMK allies as signs of internal divisions within the DMK front. The DMK managed to secure all eight seats for the VCK and 23 of the 28 constituencies sought by the Congress. VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan described the talks as “satisfactory,” noting that the party had achieved its desired constituencies. He dismissed rumors of discord, attributing delays to the complexity of multi-party negotiations. TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai echoed this sentiment, stating that discussions had been cordial. He mentioned that the party retained 16 of the 18 constituencies won in 2021, relinquished Tenkasi and Vridhachalam, and planned to finalize the remaining five seats soon.#aiadmk #dmk #tamil_nadu #tr_baalu #thol_thirumavalavan
