Stalin loses Kolathur as TVK's VS Babu wins by 7,731 votes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lost the Kolathur Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking one of the most dramatic political upsets in the state's recent history. TVK's V.S. Babu defeated Stalin by a margin of 7,731 votes, securing 68,419 votes in a result that sent shockwaves through the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
TVK's Breakthrough Performance
The defeat is part of a sweeping surge by actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as a formidable new force in Tamil Nadu politics. The party's performance across multiple constituencies signals a decisive shift in voter sentiment, potentially disrupting the state's decades-long bipolar political order dominated by the DMK and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
In another striking result, TVK candidate Vijay Dhamu, an auto driver by profession, won the Royapuram constituency in North Chennai. He defeated AIADMK strongman and former minister D. Jayakumar as well as DMK's Subair Khan, son of former minister Rahman Khan. The win has been widely described as a symbol of grassroots empowerment and a clear message from voters seeking change.
Congratulations Pour In for Vijay
As TVK's impressive performance became evident, congratulatory messages poured in from across the political and entertainment spectrum. Actor Kajal Aggarwal lauded Vijay's
