In a crushing jolt to DMK, MK Stalin loses from Kolathur in Tamil Nadu as the TVK candidate pulls off the sensational victory. Earlier, According to initial counting trends, TVK has taken a surprising lead in around 110 seats, signaling a strong electoral debut for the party. Meanwhile, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are trailing behind, with DMK currently leading in 49 seats. The early figures suggest a potential reshaping of Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
Kolathur: Stalin defeated in Longtime Stronghold
In the high-profile Kolathur constituency, long regarded as a DMK bastion, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin was defeated by TVK candidate V.S. Babu. Stalin, who has represented Kolathur since 2011, was facing an intense challenge as counting progresses through 22 rounds.
Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni: Tight Contest for Udhayanidhi
A similar contest is unfolding in the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni seat, where Udhayanidhi Stalin is trailing TVK’s Selvam D by a narrow margin of 300 votes. With counting scheduled to continue over 17 rounds, the outcome remains uncertain in what has traditionally been a DMK stronghold. Udhayanidhi, who won the seat in 2021, rose rapidly within the party ranks and was appointed Deputy Chief Minister in 2024.
TVK Emerges as a Major Contender
The most striking development in these early trends is the rise of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Making its electoral debut, the party has surged ahead in multiple constituencies, even outperforming established Dravidian heavyweights in several key regions. Its strong showing suggests a significant shift in voter sentiment and could mark the beginning of a new political force in the state.
As counting continues, all eyes remain on whether these early leads will hold or if the DMK can stage a comeback in its traditional strongholds. The final results are expected to provide clearer insights into whether Tamil Nadu is witnessing a historic political realignment.
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