TVK chief Vijay is leading in early election results in Tamil Nadu, with trends suggesting he could become the state's next chief minister.
The results represent a significant political shift as a newcomer enters the leadership race, potentially disrupting the long-standing dominance of established parties in the region.
Vote counting began at 8 a.m. [1] on Monday. Early trends indicate that Vijay's party, TVK, is leading in 109 [2] to 110 [3] seats out of the 234 [4] total seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. While this makes TVK the single-largest party, the tally remains short of the 118-seat majority threshold [5].
Vijay personally contested and won in both the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies [4]. This dual victory has intensified predictions from supporters and analysts that he will lead the government.
SA Chandrasekhar, the father of the TVK chief, praised the results. He praised Vijay’s confidence, leadership, and decision to contest without alliances, calling it a “historical success” and “historical victory,” he said.
Supporters have reacted to the news by urging Vijay to release his final film as he transitions into his new role as chief minister. The party's decision to run without alliances, a strategy noted by Chandrasekhar, has positioned them as a primary force in the assembly despite the lack of an outright majority.
“TVK is leading in 109 to 110 seats out of the 234 total seats.”
The early results indicate a fragmented assembly where no single party has reached the 118-seat majority. Because TVK has emerged as the single-largest party, Vijay holds significant leverage in forming a government, though he may need to negotiate coalitions with smaller parties to secure a stable majority and officially assume the role of chief minister.
