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Vijay writes to Governor after TVK emerges as single largest party

TVK has emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly election, winning 108 seats, according to the results. However, the party has not secured an outright majority. A total of 118 MLAs’ support is required to form the government, meaning TVK will need backing from other parties. In this context, TVK leader Vijay has written to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, urging him to invite TVK to form the government as the single largest party.

No Communist-ruled state in India after Kerala Left defeat

India has, for the first time since 1977, reached a point where no state is governed by a Communist-led administration, following the Kerala Assembly election outcome. In Kerala’s 140-seat contest, a three-cornered fight played out between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP. The results delivered a major setback to the incumbent LDF. The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive mandate, winning 98 seats and ending a decade of LDF rule in the state. The report notes that the verdict came amid anti-incumbency against the Vijayan government.

People are the judges in democracy, says Union Minister L Murugan

Union Minister L Murugan, who contested from Avinashi as the BJP candidate in the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has said that in a democracy, the people are the judges and their verdict must be accepted. In a social media post after his defeat, Murugan thanked voters in Avinashi who supported the NDA in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. He also extended congratulations to NDA candidates who won across the state.

Governor accepts Stalin’s resignation as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Chennai: M.K. Stalin has resigned from the post of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after he was defeated in the Kolathur constituency. He sent his resignation letter to the Governor. The Governor accepted Stalin’s resignation and requested him to continue in office until a new government is formed. In a social media post, Stalin thanked voters who supported the DMK-led secular progressive alliance in the recently concluded Assembly election, calling every vote a “priceless trust.”

TN 2026 polls: Film personalities score wins and setbacks

Several candidates with links to the Tamil film industry entered the fray in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, delivering a mixed set of results across constituencies. TVK leader Vijay contested from Chennai Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East and won in both seats. In Thoothukudi, actor Srinath—described as Vijay’s friend—won on a TVK ticket, defeating DMK minister Geetha Jeevan with 1,00,536 votes to 62,805. In Maduravoyal, Revant Charan, identified as one of the owners of Chennai’s Rohini Theatre, won for TVK with 1,41,725 votes against DMK’s Ganapathi (80,216). In Chennai Egmore, Rajmohan—who has directed a film and acted in a few—also won for TVK with 53,901 votes, defeating DMK’s Thamizan Prasanna (43,097).

TN Assembly polls: Top 10 biggest and narrowest victory margins

Dinamalar has compiled the top 10 candidates who won by the highest vote margins in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The list is led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK), who secured victory with a margin of 98,110 votes. Several constituencies recorded large winning margins, with candidates such as Saravanan (Sholinganallur), Vijayaprabhu (Madhavaram), Rameshkumar (Avadi) and others featuring in the top 10. As per the compilation, nine of the 10 biggest-margin winners are from the party listed as TAVEK.

Which parties lost votes to Vijay’s TVK wave in Tamil Nadu polls?

Chennai: After the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly election, attention has turned to where actor Vijay’s newly launched Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) drew its support from. In the 2021 Assembly election, the DMK won power with 37.30% vote share (17,430,179 votes) and 133 seats. The AIADMK secured 33.29% (15,391,055 votes) and won 66 seats, while the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) polled 6.58% (3,042,307 votes) but did not win any seat.

Thirumavalavan: No decision yet on supporting Thaweka

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Monday said his party has not yet considered or taken any decision on whether to support Thaweka. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he responded to questions about Thaweka not having a majority and what stand the VCK and Communist parties would take. Thirumavalavan said the Left parties and the VCK have long travelled together in the secular political space. He added that in the future too, they would take important political decisions jointly, but stressed that the specific question raised by the media has not been discussed so far.

Vijay elected TVK legislative committee leader after poll win

Vijay has been elected as the leader of the TVK legislative committee, following the party’s performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. TVK secured victories in 108 constituencies. However, forming a government requires the support of 118 MLAs, meaning the party does not have a clear majority on its own. Against this backdrop, a meeting of TVK’s newly elected MLAs was held on May 5 at the party’s headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai.

TN Assembly polls: Winners with highest and lowest vote totals listed

A list detailing the candidates who secured victories with the highest and lowest vote totals in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election has been published. Among the highest vote-getters, Saravanan (TAVEK) won from Sholinganallur with 2,19,972 votes. He was followed by Vijay Prabhu (TAVEK) from Madhavaram with 1,90,462 and Rameshkumar (TAVEK) from Avadi with 1,80,384. Other high vote winners included Prakasam (TAVEK) from Poonamallee with 1,61,309 and EPS (AIADMK) from Edappadi with 1,48,933. Kanimozhi Santhosh (TAVEK) from Goundampalayam polled 1,46,466, while Revanth Saran (TAVEK) from Maduravoyal received 1,41,725.

TN Congress may back Vijay’s TVK unconditionally, sources say

Chennai: The Congress is planning to extend unconditional support to actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), according to sources. A formal announcement is expected soon from the party’s leadership in Delhi. The latest Assembly election has produced an unexpected outcome in Tamil Nadu politics. TVK, formed just two years ago and contesting without an alliance, has emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 constituencies. With 118 seats needed to form a government, TVK is short by 10. The result has reportedly left the DMK and AIADMK stunned, while smaller parties that had entered into electoral arrangements are now reassessing their positions.

Jayalalithaa’s ex-aide links Vijay’s win to astrology in viral post

Chennai: A Facebook post by Poongundran Sankaralingam, former personal aide to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, has gone viral after he linked actor-politician Vijay’s election victory to astrology and numerology. Sankaralingam said the recent Assembly election results may have surprised many, but were a clear message to those who “read time”. Citing earlier warnings that “surprises are waiting” and that complacency should be avoided, he argued that the outcome has once again proved that astrology is not mere belief but a form of precise calculation.

Vijay to take oath on May 7; grand ceremony at Nehru Indoor Stadium

Actor Vijay is expected to take oath as Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister on May 7, with a grand swearing-in ceremony planned at Chennai’s Nehru Indoor Stadium. The report said his party, which contested the recent Assembly election on its own, won 108 constituencies and emerged as the single largest party. Despite falling short of the seats needed for a clear majority, Vijay is set to meet the Governor and stake claim to form the government.

Tamil Nadu exit polls fall flat as results defy most forecasts

Chennai: Post-election surveys released under the banner of “exit polls” have come under sharp scrutiny after the Tamil Nadu Assembly results diverged widely from most projections. Several agencies—including Peoples Pulse, Matrise, B-Mark and Chanakya—had broadly forecast a comfortable majority for the DMK-led alliance, estimating around 125–135 seats. The same set of surveys projected the AIADMK-led alliance at roughly 75–85 seats, while placing TVK in the 11–21 range. One agency, Vote Vibe, offered a different picture, projecting the DMK-led alliance at 103–113 seats and the AIADMK-led alliance at 114–124 seats, with TVK at 4–10 seats. In contrast, Axis My India predicted the DMK-led alliance at 92–110 seats, the AIADMK at 22–32 seats, and TVK at 98–120 seats.

$Vijay’s TVK needs 12 more MLAs to reach 118; can it form govt?$

Vijay’s TVK needs 12 more MLAs to reach 118; can it form govt?

Chennai: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly by winning 108 seats. However, forming a government requires the majority mark of 118, and TVK is now assessing how it can bridge the gap. The party’s effective tally is expected to reduce further because Vijay contested and won in two constituencies, but can retain only one seat. With his resignation from the Tiruchirappalli East seat, TVK’s strength would fall to 107. If one MLA becomes Speaker, the voting strength available to the government side would effectively be 106, increasing the shortfall to 12.

Seeman congratulates Vijay-led TVK on forming new Tamil Nadu govt

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has conveyed his greetings to actor-politician Vijay and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for forming a new government in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Seeman thanked the Tamil people who voted for NTK in the recently concluded Assembly elections, calling it a heartfelt expression of support. He also extended congratulations to all newly elected MLAs, and specifically wished the incoming TVK administration led by Vijay well as it assumes office.

Vijay urged to rein in party men to sustain election mandate

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has dramatically reshaped the state’s politics, with Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) forming a government after breaking long-held assumptions about who can rule the state. The editorial argues that the new administration must pierce layers of bureaucracy and expose entrenched corruption across departments. It says greater transparency in governance can address a large share of citizens’ everyday problems and help the state pursue long-term development goals.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match

London: A self-portrait attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, previously thought by its owners to be a copy, has now been identified as an original work after forensic analysis found matching fingerprints on the piece. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, examined the artwork—reported to have been discovered in 2008—and concluded it was drawn by da Vinci. The key evidence was three fingerprints detected on the portrait.

Da Vinci Self-Portrait Confirmed as Original Through Fingerprints

London: A self-portrait attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, long believed by its owners to be a copy, has now been assessed as an original work after forensic findings. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, examined the artwork—reported to have been discovered in 2008—and identified three fingerprints on it. The team compared these prints with marks found on another Da Vinci painting and concluded they were from the same person.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint analysis

London: A self-portrait attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, long believed by its owners to be a copy, has now been confirmed as an original work after forensic analysis detected three fingerprints on the artwork. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, examined the portrait—said to depict Da Vinci at the age of 53—and concluded it was drawn by the Renaissance master. The artwork was reportedly discovered in 2008.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint analysis

London: A self-portrait long believed by its owners to be a copy has now been identified as an original work by Leonardo da Vinci, after investigators found three fingerprints on the artwork. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, along with forensic specialists, said the prints were compared with fingerprint traces seen on another da Vinci work and were found to match. Researchers also sought support from art experts and historians, and carried out scientific checks including radiocarbon dating and pigment analysis to strengthen the attribution.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match

A self-portrait believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci has been confirmed as an original work after forensic experts identified fingerprints on the artwork, according to reports from London. The drawing, made when Da Vinci was 53, had long been treated by its owners as a copy. The piece was discovered in 2008, prompting a fresh scientific examination. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, said three fingerprints found on the portrait were compared with marks from another Da Vinci painting. Based on the match, the team concluded the prints belonged to the artist.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match

London: A self-portrait attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, long believed by its owners to be a copy, has now been identified as an original work after forensic analysis found three fingerprints on the artwork. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Gabriele d’Annunzio University in Italy, said the fingerprints recorded on the portrait were compared with prints found on another Da Vinci painting. Based on the match, the group concluded the marks belonged to the artist.

A ladder that lifted new writers

A short video published by Dinamalar spotlights what it calls a “ladder” that elevated new writers. The piece frames the effort as a platform that helped emerging authors move forward and gain visibility. Beyond the headline theme, the available source text does not provide further details such as names, dates, or specific programmes. The video is hosted under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.

TN parties brace for results with ready-to-post social media campaigns

Chennai: With counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election set to take place today, political parties have kept their IT wings on standby to push their preferred narrative on social media, regardless of the final outcome. DMK, AIADMK and TVK are among the parties expressing confidence of victory. At the same time, they have prepared content and coordination plans to ensure the results are projected as favourable to them.

Vedasandur’s bellwether streak faces a 2026 test as counting begins

Chennai: Though Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly constituencies, political parties and observers are closely tracking one seat in particular—Vedasandur—widely seen as the state’s bellwether constituency. Vote counting for the 2026 Assembly election is scheduled to begin at 8 am on May 4, with lead trends and round-wise updates to be released progressively. Amid high-profile and traditional stronghold seats, Vedasandur has drawn special attention because its winner has often aligned with the party that goes on to form the government.

TN vote count today: Spotlight on CM candidates’ constituencies

Vote counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election will begin on May 4 at 8 am, with the public keenly awaiting the outcome. Constituencies where chief ministerial contenders are in the fray have drawn particular focus. In Kolathur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin (DMK) faces Santhanakrishnan (AIADMK), V.S. Babu (TAVEK) and Soundarapandiyan (Naam Tamilar Katchi). The constituency has 2,11,772 voters, with 1,82,382 votes polled (86.12%). In Edappadi, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) is up against Kasi (DMK), Premkumar (Independent, supported by TAVEK) and Priyadarshini (Naam Tamilar Katchi). The seat has 2,76,387 voters, and recorded 2,54,488 votes (92.08%).

PMK’s Anbumani promises 6 govt medical colleges after new regime

Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has said the party will work to establish government medical colleges in six districts in Tamil Nadu after a new government is formed. In a statement, he noted that the National Medical Commission has removed a rule that had been cited as a hurdle for starting new medical colleges and for increasing student intake in existing institutions in southern states, including Tamil Nadu. He said this creates an opportunity to set up colleges in six newly created districts in the state.

Puducherry awaits verdict as vote count begins for 30-seat Assembly

Puducherry is set to learn who will form the next government as counting for the 30-member Legislative Assembly begins tomorrow. The Election Commission will announce the verdict based on the vote count, deciding the leadership for the next five years. Polling for all 30 constituencies was held on the 9th of last month, with 294 candidates in the fray. A total of 1,099 electronic voting machines were used, and the overall turnout touched 91.23%, including 1.36% postal votes.

Tharoor says Kerala result could end Communist rule nationwide

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the outcome of Kerala Assembly election counting on May 4 could leave the Communist parties without power in any part of the country. With post-poll surveys indicating a Congress-led win in Kerala, reporters asked Tharoor whether an MP could become the state’s chief minister. He declined to give a direct answer, saying the party follows an established process for choosing its leader.

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