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Karti Chidambaram Hails TVK Chief Vijay's Stellar Debut in TN Polls

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay for a "spectacular electoral debut" in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, falling short of the majority mark by 10 seats. The results shattered long-held notions about actors struggling in politics, with Vijay joining iconic figures like NT Rama Rao and MG Ramachandran. TVK may now seek support from smaller parties to form the government, potentially breaking the DMK and AIADMK dominance since 1977.

Key Points: Karti Congratulates Vijay on TVK's Spectacular TN Poll Debut

  • TVK wins 108 seats in 234-member assembly
  • Karti Chidambaram congratulates Vijay on debut
  • DMK secures 59 seats, AIADMK wins 47
  • TVK may seek support from smaller parties
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"Spectacular electoral debut": Congress' Karti Chidambaram congratulates TVK chief Vijay on stellar performance in TN polls

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram praises Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for winning 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, calling it a spectacular electoral debut.

"I congratulate Mr Vijay and the TVK for a spectacular electoral debut. - Karti Chidambaram"

Sivaganga, May 5

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay and the party for their performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, describing it as a "spectacular electoral debut".

Speaking on the outcome, the Congress leader said on Monday that people have voted for change in Tamil Nadu.

"I congratulate Mr Vijay and the TVK for a spectacular electoral debut. People have voted for change in Tamil Nadu, and the mandate is with them now to cobble up a working majority and to give a good government to the people of Tamil Nadu," he said.

In a dramatic development in Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) made a remarkable political debut, winning 108 seats in the 234-member assembly but falling short of the majority mark by 10 seats.

TVK is likely to seek the support of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance.

Congress (5 seats), PMK (4 seats), Left parties, CPI(M) and VCK are among the parties that could extend support to TVK. Meanwhile, DMK won 59 seats, and AIADMK won 47.

AICC In-charge Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, earlier said that he has given a report to Congress leadership and they will "take a call on Tamil Nadu".

The results have also shattered long-held notions about actors struggling to succeed in politics, as Vijay now joins the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.

His performance reinforces that his cinematic popularity has translated into a deep emotional connection with the masses, reflected clearly in the public mandate.

TVK's victory marks a historic shift, as Tamil Nadu may witness its first government outside the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) dominance since June 1977.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Spectacular indeed! From zero to 108 seats in first attempt is no joke. His mass connect is undeniable. However, I hope TVK doesn't become another star-led party that fizzles out after initial success. Tamil Nadu needs stable governance, not just cinematic charm. Let's see how they handle coalition arithmetic.
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Ananya R
Karti Chidambaram's congratulations feel like political opportunism. Congress with just 5 seats is in no position to mentor anyone. Vijay won despite the old parties, not because of them. That said, kudos to the people of TN for breaking the two-party stranglehold! 😊
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Rohit P
As a Tamilian living in Bengaluru, this gives me so much hope! My parents always said actors can't be leaders, but MGR and NTR proved that wrong. Vijay has the charisma and seems genuinely invested in social issues. Only time will tell if he can deliver on promises like unemployment and water scarcity. Mark my words, this is historic!
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Aman W
I'm cautiously optimistic. Vijay's entry has certainly disrupted the Dravidian duopoly, which is healthy for democracy. But his party needs to show ideological depth beyond being anti-incumbency. The real test begins now - governance is very different from campaigning. Hope he learns from both MGR's successes and failures.
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Tanya I
While I respect Vijay's achievement, I'm wary of hero-worship in politics. We saw what happened with Rajinikanth's aborted entry. That said, 108 seats is a clear mandate for change. Let's just hope TVK

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