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Tamil Nadu Governor Accepts MK Stalin's Resignation After DMK Loss

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepted outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin's resignation after the assembly election results. The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, just 11 short of majority. Stalin suffered a personal setback by losing his Kolathur stronghold to TVK candidate VS Babu by 8,795 votes. Despite the defeat, Stalin thanked voters and noted the DMK alliance's close vote share margin of 3.52%.

Key Points: MK Stalin Resigns as Tamil Nadu CM After DMK Defeat

  • Tamil Nadu Governor accepts MK Stalin's resignation
  • TVK wins 108 seats as single largest party
  • Stalin loses in Kolathur constituency by 8,795 votes
  • DMK alliance secures 1.54 crore votes with 3.52% margin
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Tamil Nadu Governor accepts MK Stalin's resignation after DMK's defeat

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepts MK Stalin's resignation after DMK's defeat in assembly elections, where TVK emerged as single largest party with 108 seats.

"I express my heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all the people of Tamil Nadu who voted for the candidates of the secular progressive alliance led by the DMK - MK Stalin"

Chennai, May 5

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Council of Ministers after the assembly election result in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party winning 108 seats.

The Governor has requested Stalin to continue in office till the new government takes over.

The development comes amid a major political shift in Tamil Nadu, where Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party, winning 107 seats in the 234-member Assembly, just 11 short of the majority mark. The DMK secured 59 seats, marking a significant setback for the ruling party.

Meanwhile, key alliance leaders, including Thol Thirumavalavan, CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugam, and CPI State Secretary Veerapandian, are scheduled to meet Stalin at the DMK headquarters on Wednesday to discuss the way forward following the electoral outcome.

The election also delivered a major upset in Kolathur, Stalin's stronghold, where he was defeated by TVK candidate VS Babu by a margin of 8,795 votes. TVK led the vote share with over 32 per cent, while the DMK secured 24.19 per cent and AIADMK 21.22 per cent, reflecting a decline for both Dravidian majors.

Despite the defeat, Stalin expressed gratitude to voters, highlighting the close margin in vote share. "I express my heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all the people of Tamil Nadu who voted for the candidates of the secular progressive alliance led by the DMK... I consider each and every vote as an invaluable token of trust," he said in a post on X.

He noted that the DMK alliance secured over 1.54 crore votes, with a narrow difference of 3.52 per cent compared to the winning party. "As far as I am concerned, I consider the trust that the people of Tamil Nadu have placed in us to be strong," he added.

The results signal a significant political transition in the state, with TVK expected to explore alliances to form the next government.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Stalin losing in his own constituency Kolathur is a huge upset! That seat was considered his fortress. The fact that TVK candidate defeated him by almost 9,000 votes shows the anger against DMK's governance. But I do hope the transition is smooth and democratic norms are followed. Governor did the right thing by accepting the resignation promptly.
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Ravi K
As someone who voted for DMK in the past, I feel this defeat was coming. Too many corruption allegations and lack of development in rural areas. TVK's promise of new governance resonated with youth especially. But 107 seats is short of majority - they'll need allies. Let's hope the new government focuses on job creation and education rather than just political games.
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Swati Y
I'm from Chennai and this result has surprised everyone in my circle. The vote share difference is actually quite narrow - only 3.52% between DMK alliance and TVK. Stalin's gratitude message was dignified. Democracy has spoken and we must respect it. But I worry about stability if TVK has to depend on strange alliances to form government.
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James A
Watching this from the US, it's fascinating how Tamil Nadu politics continues to evolve. The decline of both DMK and AIADMK vote shares while a new player emerges is reminiscent of how regional parties rise in multiparty democracies. The voter turnout and close competition shows a healthy democracy. Hope TVK's administration, if formed, focuses on transparent governance.
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Varun X
One thing I respect about Stalin - even in defeat, he thanked voters and acknowledged the mandate. Unlike some leaders who question EVMs or blame others when they lose. DMK alliance still got

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