CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured recognition as an official political party after crossing 50 lakh votes in its debut Tamil Nadu assembly election, an unprecedented entry for a first-time contestant.
Party founder and actor
Vijay personally led from the front, holding strong leads in both Perambur and Trichy East constituencies.
The results mark a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, signalling that the state's voters are open to a credible third alternative beyond the DMK-AIADMK duopoly.
By Joy TheophilusRam M Sundaram is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Chen...
Read MoreRam M Sundaram is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Chennai, where he covers commute, trial courts, and political affairs.
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