MK Stalin has moved the Madras High Court to challenge TVK's victory in his stronghold constituency of Kolathur, alleging VVPAT lapses. He is seeking legal recourse regarding the election results.
MK Stalin, the Chief Minister who took office in 2021, has faced his first electoral defeat in 35 years, losing his Kolathur constituency to TVK's VS Babu.
MK Stalin, a prominent political figure, has lost his traditional Kolathur stronghold constituency to VS Babu of the TVK party. This outcome came as a shock in the multi-cornered contest.
Five key constituencies are identified as crucial in defining the outcome of the upcoming single-phase elections in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, currently governed by the DMK party.
MK Stalin has moved the Madras High Court to challenge the Kolathur victory of TVK candidate VS Babu, seeking a recount of votes. This legal action aims to contest the election results in the constituency.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
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Millions of voters participated in state elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with both regions reporting exceptionally high turnouts despite challenging conditions. These elections are seen as a significant test for the Modi alliance and feature high-stakes battles for key political figures.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and TVK's Vijay have officially filed their nominations for the upcoming polls, with Vijay filing from Perambur and Trichy East. CM Stalin filed his nomination from the Kolathur constituency in Chennai, expressing confidence in a fourth consecutive victory.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated new buildings for the Arulmigu Kabaleeswarar College of Arts and Science, constructed at a cost of ₹31.45 crore, during his visit to the Kolathur Assembly constituency.
Actor Vijay's comment, 'Where's Your Father,' has sparked calls from the DMK for MK Stalin to return to the Assembly, especially significant after Stalin's unexpected defeat in his Kolathur constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
The DMK party has released its candidate list for 164 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, with Chief Minister M. K. Stalin set to contest from Kolathur.