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Actor Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Tamil film star C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his TVK Party won the state assembly elections. The result hands control of one of India's most industrialised states to a first-time politician with a vast popular following.

Vijay's TVK Wins Most Seats in Tamil Nadu 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Joseph C. Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The result signals a major shift in a state long dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, though coalition prospects remain unclear.

Tamil Nadu Counts Votes: DMK vs TVK Debut

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.

Counting Begins in Five Key State Elections

Counting is underway in five states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, with tight contests and shifting alliances testing incumbents across the board. Results will reshape regional power balances and carry downstream consequences for national coalition dynamics.

Five-State Election Results Due Tomorrow

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.

Tamil Nadu Counting Gets QR Entry, 3-Tier Security

Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer announced three-tier security and a QR code-based entry system for vote counting centres. In West Bengal, repolling across 15 booths in South 24 Paraganas concluded with nearly 90% voter turnout.

Exit Polls: DMK leads Tamil Nadu, Bengal contest tight

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

Record Turnouts Logged Across 2026 State Assembly Polls

Tamil Nadu recorded a historic 85.1% turnout in its 2026 Assembly election, while Puducherry led at 91.23% and Assam posted 85.91%. High turnout across these states signals strong voter participation ahead of exit poll projections. West Bengal's final phase is still in progress.

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Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu

Tamil film star C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his TVK Party won the state assembly elections. The result hands control of one of India's most industrialised states to a first-time politician with a vast popular following.

1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Full list of winners

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Joseph C. Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The result signals a major shift in a state long dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, though coalition prospects remain unclear.

1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government

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