Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. In its maiden electoral contest, TVK emerged as the single largest party, securing 108 seats out of the 234 constituencies. The results show the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) winning 59 seats, and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) securing 47 seats. Although falling short of an outright majority, TVK's performance marks a major shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay himself is reported to have led in the two constituencies he contested, Perambur and Trichy East.
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Actor Vijay's TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party in Tamil Nadu Elections
TLDR
Vijay's TVK wins 108 seats, becomes largest party.
DMK secures 59, AIADMK 47 seats.
Marks major political shift in Tamil Nadu.