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Congress and DMK break up after a long-term partnership
Move triggers sharp reaction from DMK, which terms it backstabbing
'Last rites' of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP has criticized the Congress for its decision to support TVK in Tamil Nadu, stating it signals the INDIA alliance's collapse. The party claims the opposition bloc lacks common ideology and is disintegrating. The DMK also described the Congress move as …
‘Support shall be conditional’: Congress’s big rider in joining hands with Vijay
The Congress’s big move comes after the TVK won 108 seats in its electoral debut, and the incumbent DMK finished a distant second
Who is this TVK man who ended 20-year DMK rule with just 1 vote? Thriller result feels like a Thalapathy Vijay movie
R Seenivasa Sethupathy of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured a stunning one-vote victory in Tirupattur, defeating K R Periyakaruppan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in one of the closest contests of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026. The dramatic resul…
Congress severs 11-year bond with DMK in Tamil Nadu, extends 'conditional' support to TVK
Ending an 11-year partnership with the DMK, the Congress party has pledged support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. This crucial backing comes with a firm condition: no communal forces will be part of the alliance. Congress aims to revive a spirit…
BREAKING‘Last rites’ of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress for extending support to Vijay's TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu and breaking away from its long term ally DMK, saying the party has a history of "betraying" its allies.
Congress breaks up with DMK, joins hands with Vijay for new Tamil Nadu government
The Congress's alliance with TVK is “not only for the formation of this government, but also for future elections to the local body organisations, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha", says AICC
Congress breaks alliance with DMK after extending support to TVK for Tamil Nadu government
The Congress's alliance with TVK is “not only for the formation of this government, but also for future elections to the local body organisations, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha", says AICC
Congress issues full support to TVK, breaks with DMK
The All India Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government.
Tamil Nadu Elections: Dissent brewing in AIADMK as 'upset' MLAs likely to meet CV Shanmugam amidst EPS-Vijay 'talks' buzz
Tamil Nadu elections: Actor Vijay's new party, TVK, has won big in state polls. This victory breaks the old two-party rule. Upset AIADMK leaders may support Vijay. The DMK is angry with the Congress for possibly backing TVK. Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepted…
Why Rahul Gandhi has asked ‘some in the Congress’ to not ‘gloat about TMC’s loss’
The Congress leader criticised his own party for celebrating the Trinamool’s loss in West Bengal. But differences have persisted between the two parties, and even between Congress and its long-time ally DMK in Tamil Nadu.
DMK failed to send the right message. And Vijay was the beneficiary
The puzzle is not why the DMK was punished but why competent governance produced a punishment of this magnitude
DMK minister Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tiruppattur to TVK candidate
DMK's Periyakaruppan loses by one vote to TVK's Sethupathy, resulting in a hung Assembly with 108 seats for TVK.
Assembly Elections 2026: INDIA bloc's foundational pillars jolted
The INDIA bloc faces significant electoral defeats in recent assembly polls. Major parties like Congress, TMC, DMK, and Left experienced setbacks, with only Congress's UDF in Kerala securing a victory. These results raise concerns about the bloc's unity and f…
Peravurani election results 2026: DMK’s Ashokkumar N wins
India News: In a closely fought Peravurani (Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituency 177) result, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Ashokkumar N secured victory a.
Vijay’s TVK shatters Dravidian duopoly
As of 21:50, TVK was leading in 107 seats, still short of the 118 seats required to form the government in the 234-member House. DMK, with 60 seats, was in second spot, followed by AIADMK with 47 seats
Sattur assembly polls 2026: DMK’s Kadarkarairaj A wins, BJP’s Nainar Nagenthran finishes second
Sattur, a key Virudhunagar constituency known for its industries, gears up for the 2026 assembly elections with TVK, DMK, and BJP fielding candidates. Past election results show a close contest between AIADMK and DMK, with AIADMK winning five times and DMK fo…
Thiruvaiyaru election results 2026: DMK’s Durai Chandrasekaran wins by 8,555 votes
India News: In the Thiruvaiyaru (Assembly Constituency 173) result of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Durai Chan.
Virudhunagar election results 2026: TVK’s SP Selvam wins, DMDK’s Vijayaprabhaakar finishes second
Virudhunagar, a DMK stronghold, saw AR R. Seenivasan win the 2021 Assembly elections by a significant margin. The DMK has historically performed well in the constituency, securing three victories since 1977. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature …
TVK storms DMK fortress with historic sweep in Chennai
TVK achieves a historic victory in Chennai, winning 14 out of 16 seats and disrupting DMK's long-standing dominance.
Kumbakonam election results 2026: TVK’s Vinoth wins by just 679 votes, edges DMK in nail-biting finish
India News: In a dramatic finish in Kumbakonam (Assembly Constituency 171), Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Vinoth secured victory in one of the closest .
Madurai West assembly polls 2026: TVK’s Thangapandi SR defeats DMK’s Balaji R
Thangapandi SR of TVK has won the Madurai West constituency, defeating DMK's Balaji R. Historically, AIADMK has dominated this seat, winning seven times since 1977 compared to DMK's three. The broader Tamil Nadu election features a contest between the ruling …
Melur assembly polls 2026: Congress candidate P Viswanathan wins
Melur, an AIADMK stronghold in Madurai, has consistently elected the party, with P. Selvam retaining the seat in 2021 by a significant margin. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK, with the BJP-led…
Pudukkottai election results 2026: DMK’s V Muthuraja wins by narrow 1,867 votes
India News: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate V Muthuraja secured victory after a nail-biting finish against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Muthuraja pol.
Alangudi election results 2026: DMK’s Siva V Meyyanathan wins by 12,977 votes
DMK candidate Siva V Meyyanathan has won the Alangudi seat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. Meyyanathan secured a decisive victory with 64,929 votes, defeating his closest rival by a margin of 12,977 votes. Kandasamy of TVK and Dhana Vimal of AIADMK…
Sholavandan assembly polls 2026: TVK’s Karuppaiah MV wins by narrow margin of 2,678 Votes
Sholavandan, a rural SC constituency in Madurai, has seen fluctuating electoral fortunes. The DMK secured victory in 2021, reversing the AIADMK's win in 2016. This upcoming Tamil Nadu election features a fierce contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-le…
Bahour election result 2026: DMK's R Senthil Kumar emerges as the winner with 10520 votes
DMK's R Senthil Kumar has secured victory in the Bahour constituency, defeating T Thiagarajan by 2397 votes in the 2026 assembly elections. This agrarian region in southern Puducherry witnessed a remarkable 93.99% voter turnout by 7 pm. Bahour's electoral lan…
Madurai South assembly polls 2026: TVK’s MM Gopison defeats DMK’s M Boominathan
Madurai South, a closely contested urban seat, saw MDMK's M. Boominathan win in 2021 under the DMK banner. Previously, AIADMK's S. S. Saravanan secured victory in 2016, and CPI(M)'s R. Annadurai in 2011.
Madurai East assembly polls 2026: Karthikeyan S from TVK wins with 118777 votes
Madurai East, a key constituency, has seen the DMK emerge as a dominant force, securing significant victories in recent elections. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls pit the ruling DMK against the AIADMK and a BJP-backed alliance, with campaigns focusing …
Pattukkottai election results 2026: DMK’s Annadurai K wins by 13,754 votes
India News: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Annadurai K secured victory after a steady performance across all rounds of counting. Annadurai polled 65,96.