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 Theophilus
