Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu elections, leading in 110 of the 234 constituencies as of early Tuesday. This rise challenges the dominance of traditional parties like DMK and AIADMK.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan congratulated Vijay, stating, “Congratulations to Vijay sir for achieving such a big victory and impact in his first election.” The TVK’s performance marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
Key statistics:
- TVK is leading in 110 constituencies.
- The AIADMK-led alliance is ahead in 62 seats.
- The ruling DMK alliance is leading in 61 seats.
- Vijay contested from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East, leading in both.
- TVK secured 34.72 percent of the vote share, totaling about 1.18 crore votes.
The DMK received around 24 percent of the vote share, translating to about 84 lakh votes. Meanwhile, the AIADMK garnered approximately 21 percent, or about 73.93 lakh votes. The voter turnout reached an impressive 85.1 percent, marking the highest in the state’s history.
K Annamalai expressed satisfaction with the results, saying, “I am happy to see that in my land, people have risen in one voice and spoken – no to buying of votes, no to dynastic politics.” This sentiment reflects a desire for change among voters.
As of midday Tuesday, TVK had won 31 constituencies while DMK secured 21 seats and AIADMK achieved 10. The results indicate that TVK’s appeal cut across urban centers and rural areas alike, including traditional DMK strongholds.
The next updates are expected as counting continues throughout the day. With trends favoring TVK significantly, this election could reshape Tamil Nadu’s political future.
