The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been recognised as a state party in Tamil Nadu.
According to the report, TVK secured 35% of the vote in the last Assembly election and formed the government. The party is said to have received about 1.8 crore votes in its first election.
Vijay is currently serving as Chief Minister with the support of Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal, Left parties and IUML, the report said.
The Commission also confirmed TVK’s “whistle” as its official symbol. With this, the party is expected to contest the forthcoming by-elections using the same symbol.
The announcement triggered celebrations among party supporters, with the report noting live coverage of reactions and updates.
