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MDMK MP vaiko expressed skepticism about the accuracy of exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, noting their conflicting predictions. He also suggested actor Vijay's TVK could emerge as a significant force, potentially surprising voters, especially among students and first-time voters. vaiko asserted the enduring strength of the Dravidian movement, dismissing any threat from the BJP.

Ramesh of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Srirangam constituency with a margin of 33590 votes. He garnered 103235 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate S. Durairaj came second with 69645 votes.

KN Nehru of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Tiruchirappalli (West) constituency with a margin of 4,786 votes. He garnered 88,235 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate G Ramamoorthi came second with 83449 votes.

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

Campaigning for MDMK candidate Senthil Nathan in Modakkurichi assembly constituency in Erode district, Durai told reporters that Vijay was a major star with the strong support of the youth, similar to actors like Suriya and Ajith.

Many prominent Tamil Nadu politicians, including Chief Minister M K Stalin and rivals from AIADMK and BJP, experienced early electoral defeats before achieving victories. While some, like vaiko and Thol Thirumavalavan, faced initial losses, others such as Nainar Nagenthran and Anbumani Ramadoss began their careers with wins. Newer aspirants like Seeman and Annamalai are still seeking their first electoral success.

In a passionate display of solidarity, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his allies have denounced the personal jabs made by AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami against the revered late M. Karunanidhi. With vigor, vaiko and M. Veerapandian came to Stalin's defense, praising Karunanidhi's enduring spirit while criticizing EPS for stooping to personal attacks rather than engaging in meaningful political discourse.

Tamilaga Valvurimai Katchi (TVK) leader T Velmurugan accused the DMK of pushing his party out of the alliance, citing a refusal to offer more than one seat. Despite scaling down demands, TVK feels insulted and is likely to quit the DMK-led front after a high-level meeting. Velmurugan highlighted unaddressed demands like a caste census and Vanniyar reservation.

DMK is finalizing seat-sharing talks with allies, with VCK being the last major partner to negotiate. The party will contest fewer seats to accommodate ten new entrants, including DMDK and MNM. While CPM is negotiating for more seats, CPI has agreed to five, and VCK is expected to retain six.

While removal of the species from public land will be undertaken by the state, the court has directed “private landowners to uproot and remove the species from their respective land within 30 days from the date of this order.”