After Age Mix-Up Scrutiny, TVK Chief Vijay Files Revised Affidavit to Fix Errors
Vijay, the founder and president of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), is contesting from both Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East.
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 category delivers concise, fact-based coverage of the upcoming polls, including opinion surveys, seat projections, vote share data, and alliance updates involving key parties such as the DMK, AIADMK, TVK and NTK, along with leadership trends featuring M. K. Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and Vijay.
Vijay, the founder and president of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), is contesting from both Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East.
Addressing the controversy, K. Annamalai stated clearly that the decision not to contest was taken by him and not imposed by the party leadership.
2026 TN Assembly Elections: Thirumavalavan clarified that the decision was taken on his own and was not due to any pressure or denial of opportunity. VCK has now named E. Jothimani as its candidate for the Kattumannarkoil constituency.
Indian National Congress has unveiled its first phase list of candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, naming 27 contestants as part of the DMK led alliance and signalling both continuity and a measured push for fresh faces.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has formally released its first phase list of candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, fielding a modest 27 seat portfolio within the AIADMK led NDA alliance
Reality TV star and political activist Maria Juliana, popularly known as “Bigg Boss Julie,” has launched a sharp public attack on TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) leader Aadhav Arjunan, criticising both his recent political strategy and his conduct during a Villivakkam event linked to the party’s campaign.
According to the Poll Tracker survey, the DMK alliance is expected to secure between 172 and 178 seats in the 234-member Assembly, with an estimated vote share of 42.7 percent.
Stalin also alleged that the AIADMK had compromised Tamil Nadu’s interests through its alliance with the BJP. He described AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami as a “complete Sanghi” and accused the party of aligning closely with the BJP’s ideology.
The UDF manifesto highlights five key “Indira Guarantees”, including ₹25 lakh free comprehensive health insurance coverage, free bus travel for women, a hike in welfare pensions to ₹3,000 per month, interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakh for aspiring young entrepreneurs, and a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 for college-going girl students.
One of the biggest announcements in the LDF manifesto is the proposal to increase welfare pensions to ₹3,000 per month, a significant hike aimed at strengthening social security for the elderly and vulnerable sections.