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Vijay's TVK Finalizes 110 Candidates for Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly Polls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is progressing rapidly with candidate selection for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, having completed a second phase of interviews at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai. Through this process, he has personally interviewed potential candidates for approximately 50 constituencies and finalized nominees for nearly 110 out of the total 234 seats. Deputy General Secretary Nirmal Kumar stated the party is fully prepared for the electoral contest and criticized the DMK alliance's cohesion and the AIADMK's alliance talks in Delhi. The Election Commission has announced the state will vote in a single phase on April 23, with the Model Code of Conduct now in effect for the 234-member assembly.

Key Points: TVK Candidate Interviews Phase 2: Vijay's 2026 Tamil Nadu Strategy

  • TVK finalizing 50 candidate names
  • Vijay interviews for 50 constituencies
  • Party targets all 234 seats
  • Election Commission sets April 23 poll date
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Tamil Nadu polls: Second phase of TVK candidate interviews held at Panaiyur

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay holds second phase of candidate interviews, finalizing nominees for 110 constituencies ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

"The TVK party is firm and fully prepared to face the election. - Nirmal Kumar"

Chennai, March 20

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 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.

After completing the interviews at the party office, Vijay left and returned to his residence in Neelankarai.

At the conclusion of the event, a press meeting was held in which Deputy General Secretary Nirmal Kumar addressed the media.

Speaking to reporters, he said that the TVK party is firm and fully prepared to face the election.

Referring to the DMK, he remarked that even MK Stalin is not aware of how many parties are in their alliance, while the AIADMK is travelling to Delhi for alliance talks.

He also stated that crimes against women are increasing in Tamil Nadu, and that it is not right to arrest offenders only after crimes such as violence and sexual assault against women and children occur. He emphasised that crimes should be prevented from happening in the first place, and that this is the primary duty of the police.

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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Priya S
Vijay Anna's entry is definitely creating a buzz! 🤩 The methodical approach is good, but finalising candidates so early? The election is in 2026! Hope they stay connected to the people and don't just disappear after this initial hype.
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Rohit P
Nirmal Kumar's point about the DMK alliance is a cheap shot. Every large alliance has many partners. The real issue is what TVK's own vision is for Tamil Nadu's development, jobs, and water crisis. Less rhetoric, more substance please.
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Meera T
Finally, someone is talking about preventing crimes against women and children, not just reacting! This should be the top priority for any party in power. Hope all parties take note of this issue.
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David E
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see a celebrity-led party adopt such a formal, corporate-style selection process. It's a stark contrast to the traditional methods. Whether it translates to good governance remains to be seen.
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Karthik V
The AIADMK running to Delhi and DMK with a crowded alliance... TVK might actually benefit from this confusion if they position themselves as a stable, local alternative. But they need a strong grassroots network, not just interviews in Chennai.

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