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Stalin Family Votes in Chennai as Tamil Nadu Faces Triangular Fight

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his son, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, cast their votes in Chennai as the state holds single-phase assembly elections. Stalin faces a multi-cornered challenge in his Kolathur constituency from TVK and AIADMK candidates, while Udhayanidhi is contesting from Chepauk-Triplicane. The election is primarily a battle between the ruling DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, with actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a potential disruptor. Polling for all 234 seats is underway and will conclude today, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin Vote in Tamil Nadu Elections

  • Stalin votes in Chennai
  • Kolathur sees triangular fight
  • Udhayanidhi contests from Chepauk
  • Actor Vijay's party TVK makes debut
  • Polling concludes April 23
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, DyCM Udhayanidhi Stalin cast vote in Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin cast votes in Chennai. Key contests in Kolathur and Chepauk-Triplicane shape high-stakes assembly polls.

"The main contest is expected between the DMK-led alliance... and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK. - Report"

Chennai, April 23

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with his son, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and other family members, cast vote at a polling station in Chennai on Thursday.

As Tamil Nadu CM seeks to return to power, MK Stalin is contesting from his bastion, the Kolathur Assembly constituency.

Stalin, faces a serious multi-cornered challenge from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) VS Babu and AIADMK's P Santhana Krishnan, along with NTK's Soundara Pandian Louther Seth. This has turned Kolathur into a high-voltage triangular contest, with actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK attempting to disrupt traditional vote banks while the AIADMK seeks to reclaim lost ground.

Stalin's electoral track record in Kolathur remains formidable. In 2021, he secured a massive 1,05,522 votes (61.4%), defeating AIADMK's Aadi Rajaram by a staggering margin of 70,384 votes. The election saw a voter turnout of 64.63% out of 2,68,296 electors.

Udayanidhi Stalin is contesting from the Chepuak-Triplicane assembly constituency. He is up against AIADMK's Adhi Rajaram, NTK's Ayisha Begum and TVK's D Selvam.

Polling for the Assembly elections began in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase 1) amid tight security on Thursday. The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today in both states.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today, while West Bengal will witness two phases of polling in the Assembly elections 2026, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Polling is being held for 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

With the DMK banking on its welfare record, the AIADMK-led NDA is fighting for a comeback.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Kolathur is a DMK fortress, but this three-cornered fight with TVK and AIADMK is interesting. Stalin's past margin was huge, but Vijay's entry might split some youth votes. Will be watching the results closely!
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Aditya G
While it's important for leaders to vote, I hope the focus remains on real issues like jobs, infrastructure, and education. Sometimes the election feels more about personalities than policies.
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Sarah B
Following this from abroad. Tamil Nadu's elections are always so vibrant and closely watched. The father-son dynamic in politics is fascinating, similar to trends in other parts of India.
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Karthik V
Actor Vijay entering the fray is the big story. His party TVK could be a game-changer, especially for first-time voters. But winning an election is different from having fan following. Let's see!
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Meera T
All the best to all candidates. Hope whoever wins works for the people. We need stable governance and continuation of good welfare schemes. Jai Hind!

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