T.N. Government formation LIVE: CPI, CPI(M), VCK hold the key to any further churn in State politics
DMK chief M.K. Stalin says his party will not join the government but has left the door open for allies CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to decide independently. Their choices will shape Tamil Nadu's government structure and the stability of the DMK-led coalition.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu government formation: Options and precedents before Governor Arlekar
A former Tamil Nadu government official has clarified that while a Governor may seek letters of legislative support during government formation, conducting an independent head count of MLAs is outside the constitutional role. The floor of the House is the only legitimate place to test a majority.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Giant Killer! TVK's VS Babu Defeats Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in Tamil Nadu's Kolathur Constituency
TVK's VS Babu has defeated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in the Kolathur constituency, a seat Stalin had held across three straight Assembly elections since 2011. The result is a significant personal setback for Stalin and an early credibility boost for Vijay's TVK party.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026: Full List Of Winners And Losers
Counting for the Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly election is ongoing, with final results not yet declared. The outcome will shape governance across one of India's largest industrial and export-oriented states.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026 Live Updates: DMK, AIADMK Or Vijay's TVK, Who Will Win In TN?
Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election pits the ruling DMK against the AIADMK and newcomer Vijay's TVK party across 234 constituencies. The result will test whether DMK holds its 2021 majority, whether AIADMK has recovered from internal splits, and whether Vijay can convert star power into seats.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: All eyes on Vijay's TVK as DMK seeks second consecutive term
Tamil Nadu is counting Assembly election votes, with DMK seeking a second straight term and actor Vijay's debut party TVK drawing close attention. Axis My India projected TVK at 98, 120 seats, a result that could redraw the state's political landscape if it holds.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Election Results Tomorrow: Why West Bengal And Tamil Nadu Lead The Stakes In Five-State Verdict
Counting begins tomorrow for five state assembly elections, with West Bengal and Tamil Nadu at the centre of political attention. Results will signal momentum for both the BJP and opposition bloc ahead of the 2029 general election.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Exit polls predict close contest in West Bengal, DMK+ lead in Tamil Nadu, UDF ahead in Kerala, NDA victory in Assam and Puducherry
Exit polls project DMK+ ahead in Tamil Nadu, UDF leading in Kerala, and NDA winning Assam and Puducherry, with West Bengal too close to call. Axis My India flags a sharp rise for Vijay's TVK party in Tamil Nadu, signaling a possible new force in state politics. Actual vote counts will determine whether these
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Exit Polls 2026: TVK Headed For Star-Studded Debut, 120-Seat Win On Cards, Says Axis My India
Axis My India's exit poll projects TVK, the party floated by actor Vijay, winning around 120 seats in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election. The ruling DMK is forecast to fall to 110 seats, below the 118-seat majority mark. Official counting will confirm whether TVK forms the state's next government.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Congress has always partnered with ‘brother’ Stalin in Tamil Nadu: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi described DMK chief and Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin as a 'brother' and confirmed Congress's enduring alliance with the party. The statement reinforces the Congress-DMK coalition ahead of future elections, in a state where Congress relies heavily on DMK's organizational base.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
‘Tamil Nadu defeats Delhi’: Stalin after Constitution Amendment Bill’s defeat in Lok Sabha
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin declared victory after a Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, framing it as Tamil Nadu defeating Delhi. The outcome intensifies the political friction between the DMK-led state government and the central government over legislative and federal authority.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: BJP will divide the State if AIADMK alliance is given a chance, says Stalin
DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has alleged that a BJP-AIADMK alliance victory would lead to the division of Tamil Nadu. The claim sharpens the DMK's campaign framing around state autonomy and anti-Delhi sentiment. The accusation is likely to intensify political exchanges between the ruling DMK
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government