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TVK Gears Up for Tamil Nadu Polls as Vijay Finalizes 110 Candidates

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmalkumar declared the party's full preparedness for the upcoming state assembly elections while highlighting concerns over increasing crimes, particularly against women. Party chief Vijay is actively leading the candidate selection process, having already finalized nominees for nearly 110 constituencies through personal interviews. The Election Commission has announced a single-phase poll for Tamil Nadu's 234 seats on April 23, with results due on May 4. The electoral battle is primarily set between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, with actor Vijay's TVK making its political debut.

Key Points: TVK Prepares for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026

  • TVK finalizing candidates for 2026 polls
  • Vijay interviews aspirants for 50 seats
  • Elections scheduled for April 23
  • Model Code of Conduct in effect
  • Contest between DMK-led SPA and AIADMK-led NDA
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Our party is fully prepared to face elections: TVK's Nirmalkumar

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam accelerates candidate selection for 2026 polls, with Vijay finalizing nominees amid concerns over rising crime.

"Crimes against women are increasing in Tamil Nadu, and crimes should be prevented from happening in the first place. - CTR Nirmalkumar"

Chengalpattu, March 20

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmalkumar on Friday said the party is fully prepared for the state assembly elections.

He also said that crimes in the state have increased and stressed that crimes against women should be prevented from happening.

Speaking to the reporters, Nirmalkumar said, "Our party is fully prepared to face the elections... Crimes against women are increasing in Tamil Nadu, and crimes should be prevented from happening in the first place, and this is the first duty of the police."

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is rapidly advancing the process of candidate selection in view of the 2026 state Assembly polls.

As part of this, the first phase of interviews began on March 10 at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai. This process is seen as a crucial stage in the party's election preparations.

Following this, around 50 names are being finalised on Friday. In today's interviews, Vijay personally met and held discussions with potential candidates for about 50 constituencies. Through this process, he has already finalised candidates for nearly 110 out of the total 234 constituencies.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that Tamil Nadu would go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The Model Code of Conduct has come into effect immediately, with the initiation of the election process for the 234-member state assembly, whose current tenure ends on May 10.

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes DMK, Congress, and Other parties, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his political debut in this election with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a celebrity entering politics with such a structured approach. Finalizing 110 candidates already shows they are serious. The interview process is a good step for transparency.
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Vikram M
Being "fully prepared" is easy to say. The real test is on April 23rd. The DMK and AIADMK have strong ground networks. A new party will struggle, but maybe they can be a strong third force. Let's see.
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Priya S
As a woman from Chennai, I appreciate that he highlighted crimes against women. But every party says this before elections. We need action, not just statements during campaign season.
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Rohit P
The Model Code of Conduct is in place, so now we'll see real issues being discussed. Hope TVK focuses on development and jobs for youth, not just emotional topics. Tamil Nadu needs a fresh vision.
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Karthik V
With due respect to the enthusiasm, announcing preparedness is one thing. Governing a complex state like Tamil Nadu is another. I wish them well, but the learning curve will be very steep.

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