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TVK Chief Vijay Sweeps Perambur, Leads in Trichy East in Historic Tamil Nadu Poll Debut

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay secured a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency with a margin of 53,715 votes. He is also leading in Tiruchirappalli (East), as TVK leads in 107 seats out of 234. The party has trounced incumbent chief minister MK Stalin in his Kolathur constituency. Vijay's electoral debut marks a historic shift, potentially ending Dravidian party dominance since 1977.

Key Points: Vijay Sweeps Perambur by 53K Votes in Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Vijay wins Perambur by 53,715 votes
  • TVK leads in 107 out of 234 seats
  • Vijay trounces CM Stalin in Kolathur
  • Vijay joins league of iconic actor-turned-leaders
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Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay sweeps Perambur with over 53 thousand votes; leads in Trichy East also

Actor-politician Vijay wins Perambur with 53,715 vote margin, leads in Trichy East. TVK leads in 107 seats, signaling a major political shift in Tamil Nadu.

"Making a remarkable electoral debut, Vijay, through his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has established himself as the true 'Jana Nayagan' of Tamil Nadu. - News article"

Chennai, May 4

In a historic debut, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has secured a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency, winning by a massive margin of 53,715 votes.

The actor-turned-politician is also maintaining a steady lead in Tiruchirappalli (East), reflecting a broader blockbuster performance for his party across the state.

As per the last trends, the TVK is leading in 107 seats out of 234 in Tamil Nadu assembly, signalling a major shift in the state's political landscape. Although still short of the halfway mark of 118 seats, Vijay is likely to get support from smaller parties of both Dravidian alliances.

In Perambur, Vijay secured 120, 365 votes, towering over R D Shekar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), who trails with 66,650 votes, a massive deficit of 53,715. M Thilagabama of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) lags far behind with just 8,561 votes. What was once considered a tough contest against an entrenched DMK stronghold turned into a one-sided affair, underlining the scale of Vijay's electoral breakthrough.

Following his victory, Vijay received his certificate after winning the election. The party has led a stunning performance throughout the day, even trouncing incumbent chief minister MK Stalin in his stronghold, Kolathur constituency.

Making a remarkable electoral debut, Vijay, through his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has established himself as the true "Jana Nayagan" of 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 could also mark 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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Priya S
I'm from Trichy and it's amazing to see this wave of change. People actually queued up from 5 AM to vote for TVK. But I have one concern - can a first-time party really handle the complex issues like water disputes with Karnataka and NEET? Hoping Vijay proves us wrong. 🤞
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Rajesh Q
See? This is what happens when you give a chance to a common man's leader. Vijay didn't come from any political family - he built this from scratch with his own money and fan base. DMK and ADMK should learn a lesson: arrogance doesn't win votes anymore. 107 seats in first attempt is historic!
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Sneha F
While I'm happy for the change, I worry about the star power in politics. We've seen what happened with other actors - they become inaccessible. But Vijay seems different, he's actually educated and speaks well. Let's give him a chance but keep the opposition strong for democracy. My father says 'kooduvum kuraivum aram' (balance is key).
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Vikram M
From Chennai, this is huge. Perambur was always a DMK bastion, but 53,000 vote margin? That's a tsunami! Even Stalin losing his own seat shows the depth of this wave. TVK might be unorthodox but sometimes you need a tsunami to clean a dirty beach. Just hope they don't forget the real issues - employment, education, water. 😊
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Karthik V
I voted for TVK in Perambur. People are celebrating like Diwali here! But let's be honest - 107 seats means they need coalition partners. Will Vijay compromise

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