Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is expected to resign from the Trichy East Assembly seat after winning both that and the Perambur seat [1].
The decision follows the Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23, 2026 [1]. Because election law prohibits a candidate from holding multiple seats simultaneously, Vijay must vacate all but one of his victories to legally serve in the legislature [2].
Sources said that Vijay intends to retain the high-profile Perambur seat in Chennai [2]. The resignation from the Trichy East constituency is anticipated shortly after the finalization of the election results [1].
The TVK party emerged as a significant force in the legislative race. Reports on the party's total success vary slightly, with some sources saying the TVK won 108 seats [2], while other coverage indicates the party secured 107 seats [3]. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly consists of 234 total seats [2].
Vijay, an actor who transitioned into politics to lead the TVK, contested from both Perambur and Trichy East as part of the party's strategy to maximize its presence in the assembly [1]. The move to keep the Perambur seat aligns with the party's focus on the state's capital region.
As the party prepares to take its place in the assembly, the vacancy in Trichy East will necessitate a byproduct election to fill the seat. The timing of the official resignation will determine when the election commission schedules the new vote [1].
“Vijay is expected to resign from the Trichy East Assembly seat after winning both that and the Perambur seat.”
The TVK's ability to secure over 100 seats in a 234-seat assembly suggests a major shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, potentially challenging the traditional dominance of established parties. By prioritizing the Perambur seat in Chennai, Vijay is positioning himself within the state's primary political and administrative hub, which may be strategic for his party's future governance and influence.
