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AMMK MLA S Kamaraj has extended support to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, a day after his party chief accused the TVK of forging his signature. This move follows a rebel AIADMK faction also announcing support, significantly strengthening Vijay's administration amidst ongoing political realignments in Tamil Nadu.

AIADMK candidate Kamaraj R secured a landslide victory, defeating his nearest rival from DMK by a margin of 41,724 votes. Kamaraj garnered a total of 1,03,462 votes, while DMK's Mohamed Mubarak secured 61,738 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's S. Prabhakaran finished third with 54,530 votes.

Dhinakaran said there were media reports that his party had supported TVK. He alleged that there could be a forged letter purportedly supporting TVK.

AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran has questioned the authenticity of a video showing his party's winning candidate, S Kamaraj, supporting actor Vijay's TVK to form the government. Dhinakaran alleged the video is AI-generated and demanded an inquiry into the forged letter submitted to the Governor.

Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to take serious note of the developments. He submitted a representation seeking an invitation for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the next govt.

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Lottery tycoon Santiago Martin's family achieved electoral success in the 2026 polls. His wife, Leema Rose, secured victory in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, becoming the state's richest MLA. Son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna won in Chennai's Villivakkam, while elder son Jose Charles Martin triumphed in Puducherry's Kamaraj Nagar constituency.

Sathya M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Krishnarayapuram constituency with a margin of 3503 votes. She garnered 62378 votes, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Dr. Dhivya S came second with 58875 votes.

Manian. O.S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Vedaranyam constituency with a margin of 7331 votes. He garnered 59172 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Pugazhendi. M came second with 51841 votes.

Ending an 11-year partnership with the DMK, the Congress party has pledged support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. This crucial backing comes with a firm condition: no communal forces will be part of the alliance. Congress aims to revive a spirit of mutual respect and shared responsibility, potentially impacting the national INDIA bloc.

Kallakurichi Assembly constituency has a history of close contests between AIADMK and DMK. In 2016, AIADMK's Prabhu A narrowly defeated DMK's Kamaraj P by 4,104 votes. Earlier, AIADMK secured a significant win in 2011, while DMK also has historical victories in the constituency.

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At 95, veteran screenwriter Chitralaya Gopu chose to vote in person despite arrangements for home voting. He arrived at the polling booth, where people made way for him, demonstrating a quiet, dignified act of democratic participation. Gopu expressed his determination to vote in future elections as well.

Mega movie star "Thalapathy" Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a significant force in Tamil Nadu politics, disrupting the DMK and AIADMK's dominance. While TVK secured triple-digit leads in early trends, it fell short of a majority, prompting debate on structural shifts versus celebrity appeal and raising questions about Vijay's solo political path.

Early trends show the NDA, led by AINRC, is set to retain power in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured the Thattanchavady seat, a key victory. The Congress-DMK alliance struggles, indicating a fragmented opposition. The NDA's organizational strength and voter outreach appear to have secured them another term, promising continuity in governance.